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Searching for herding dogs
April 7, 2020
The City of Victoria is searching for a contractor who has experience using trained herding dogs to deter Canada geese from staying in municipal parks. The city says that the purpose of the job is to discourage geese from returning and creating nesting colonies. “A trained canine has been the most effective and cost-efficient method […]
Curbside Service Picking Up
April 7, 2020
Harriet Lankford steps out of her car with her dog at Belle Haven Animal Medical Center in Alexandria, Virginia. Instead of taking her pup into the veterinary clinic, she stands by her vehicle looking a little confused as to what to do next. Soon, receptionist Rose Gonzales comes out wearing a medical mask and gloves […]
Furry friends who Penn State students are quarantining with
April 7, 2020
While self-isolating during the coronavirus pandemic can have its downsides, one upside is the amount of time Penn State students can spend with their pets. From dogs to cats to hamsters, meet some Penn State students’ pets and learn a bit about them. Moe Moe, a cat owned by student Dom Feola (sophomore-advertising). Courtesy of Dom […]
Area dogs barking for national hero awards
April 7, 2020
Two local four-legged heroes have been nominated for prestigious awards for their work in the community — and with the help of online voters they could be recognized on national television. Olive and Sobee, two area dogs, have been nominated in the 2020 American Humane Hero Dog Awards, a national competition that recognizes hero dogs […]
Pet care service demand increases since 2007
April 7, 2020
Pet owners are spending more than ever before on their pets, according to newly released data from the United States Census Bureau. Half of U.S. households own pets and doubled the amount of money they spend on their four-legged friends’ pet care services since 2007, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. From 2007 to 2017, […]
Coronavirus case sparks new warnings for pet owners
April 7, 2020
Social distancing from Fido? You better believe it. Top veterinary experts are making startling new recommendations after more than half a dozen large cats came down with the COVID-19 at the Bronx Zoo in New York. A 4-year-old female Malayan Tiger named Nadia, was the first animal in the United States to test positive for the […]
COVID-19 is a bump in the road for medical research
April 7, 2020
The coronavirus is impacting every community in our nation and is being met with a fierce fight from leaders across the U.S. On the front lines of this fight are medical professionals. The focus on this virus is leaving some medical issues on the back burner for the time being. Fred Carlson suffers from Amyotrophic […]
Effects of Coronavirus on the Pet Food Industry
April 7, 2020
The pet food industry is experiencing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, not unlike the food industry. Pet food manufacturers qualify as essential operations, according to government agencies, and many facilities have had to hire additional staff, ramp up production, and make other operational changes to respond to demand surges. Here’s an overview of how […]
Dogs will be speaking human words
April 7, 2020
A popular dog website reported this week that dogs will be speaking in 25 years. I heart dogs.com, which sells pet supplies and publishes a blog, made the bold assertion based on statements from MIT scientists. Additionally, the article implied that some dogs in the MIT study were already talking, but it failed to produce […]
Therapy dog handler launches ‘pawtrait’ campaign
April 7, 2020
Last weekend, Ms Uglow and dog Leo released a video to support the #StayHomeSaveLives campaign, featuring Leo as CMO — Canine Medical Officer. Earlier this month, the pair were crowned winners of the Friends for Life (children’s champion) award at Crufts, a category which recognises a dog that has supported and had a positive […]
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