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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 […]
Therapy dog handler launches ‘pawtrait’ campaign
April 7, 2020
A therapy dog handler has launched an alternative campaign for young hospital patients who are unable to get visits from the dogs during the coronavirus outbreak. While golden retrievers Leo, Milo, Quinn, Archie, Jessie, Hattie and Pollyanna cannot be at their bedsides, a local illustrator has produced a series of “pawtraits” for the children to […]
Furry Tails:
April 7, 2020
Penny the comfort therapy dog is already a hero to so many victims of domestic violence and abuse, but now she’s nominated and could be recognized nationally for her good work. She is part of the Allegheny County District Attorney’s Office team and works at Crisis Center North. Penny has been bringing comfort for years […]
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 […]
Therapy Dogs of Santa Barbara Read to Children Virtually
April 7, 2020
People are rapidly adjusting to life during the novel coronavirus pandemic. Even therapy dogs and their handlers. With libraries and schools closing their doors in an attempt to slow the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, Therapy Dogs of Santa Barbara quickly found a way to make children’s storytime accessible virtually through their Facebook page. Volunteers […]
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