Pets articles

NJ pets in need: Sept. 16, 2019  NJ.com

“Willie McBride's Band Night Fundraiser” in Branchburg on Oct. 12 will benefit animals in the care of the Somerset Regional Animal Shelter. Tickets are $10 in ...

Pets make great therapists: You should get one  The Pasadena Star-News

Every morning when I come to work, I walk through the kennels to say hello to the dogs. Every single one. I say, “Hello' and “good morning!” I introduce myself to ...

What are enzymatic cleaners and why is everyone with pets talking about them  Chicago Tribune

Pets can bring untold joy into your life; however, they can also create some wear and tear on your home. Muddy paw prints and bathroom accidents are some of.

Purina and Urban Chestnut team up to 'Raise a pint for pets'  KTVI Fox 2 St. Louis

ST. LOUIS, Mo. — Urban Chestnut has teamed up with Purina to raise funds to help shelter pets in St. Louis by encouraging local pet lovers and beer lovers to ...

East Bay pets of the week for Sept. 20  East Bay Times

Hi, I'm Quincy! They say being a panther is more of a mindset than a reality. I feel every bit like the panthers I came from, loving to prowl and pounce on my toys ...

On the Passing of Pets  Ricochet.com

I just deleted the draft of a think piece on the abuse of climate change girl and using kids as political props because something way more important, to me, ...

Pets of the Week: Sept. 15, 2019 - Washington Daily News  thewashingtondailynews.com

Those interested in adopting a pet should inquire at the Betsy Bailey Nelson Animal Control Facility, 3931 U.S. Highway 264 East, from 1 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. ...

More Pets Arrive In South Florida From The Bahamas  CBS Miami

MIAMI (CBSMiami) – Another flight full of cats and dogs arrived Monday at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airpot from the Bahamas. “These are ...

Are rescues wrong to transport these pets?  dvm360

The veterinary community should look closer at the legal, financial, and human and animal health effects of interstate and international animal transportation.

Meet the Treasure Valley Pets of the Week (Sept. 16-Sept. 22)  Idaho Statesman

Local pets are available for adoption in the Treasure Valley through the West Valley Humane Society, the Meridian Canine Rescue, Simply Cats and the Idaho ...

21 Adorably Adoptable Cincinnati Pets You Can Take Home Right Now  Cincinnati CityBeat

Age: 1 Year / Breed: Australian Shepherd / Border Collie / Sex: Male / Rescue: Louie's Legacy Animal Rescue Photo via louieslegacy.org. Have you been ...

Craziest Things Celebrities Do for Their Pets: Lisa Vanderpump, Mariah Carey and More  Us Weekly

Lisa Vanderpump, Mariah Carey and other celebrities have done some crazy things for their pets — watch!

Veterinarian says bats can be problem for pets, humans this time of year  Phys.Org

With fall approaching, a Kansas State University veterinarian says homeowners and pet owners need to be cautious of bats, which are a leading transmitter of ...

Zoetis- Pets Profits  Yahoo Finance

Zoetis (ZTS) is the largest pure-play animal health and vaccine company and is the market leader in revenue. We believe that the industry has solid growth ...

Spending time with pets helps Hollywood seniors combat feelings of loneliness • Hollywood Gazette  Hollywood Gazette

Social isolation is becoming an increasingly common issue, with one in five Americans reporting they feel lonely. Seniors are especially vulnerable to these ...

National City passes toughest law on selling pets  San Diego Reader

National City passed an ordinance on September 3 to tighten a state law that requires pet stores to obtain all dogs, cats, and rabbits they sell from shelters or ...

Local area has lots of cute pets | News  Fremont Tribune

PLATTSMOUTH – How cute! This area has a lot of cute pets as was evident at the Plattsmouth Harvest Festival. There were 30 entries this year in the ninth ...

Foster Pet Outreach staff find dead cat at gate of their facility, no explanation left by pet owner  week.com

A cat left for dead at the gates of a foster animal facility has left animal lovers across Central Illinois asking why? The Facebook post about the.

Physical rehabilitation for pets  WCVB Boston

Much like how human benefit from physical therapy, dogs can benefit from K-9 rehabilitation.

Hurricane Dorian victims reunite with their beloved pets weeks after storm  Fox News

Amid the devastation in the Bahamas left behind by Hurricane Dorian – the dozens of lives lost and the hundreds of homes swept away -- there is another ...

Pet of the Week: Koda  WOAI

Every week on Monday we choose a Pet of the Week. This week's furry friend is Koda, a Samoyed dog who belongs to Alissa Serres from San Marcos. CLICK ...

Pets available for adoption in Virginia Beach  Virginian-Pilot

Up for Adoption: Except where noted, these animals are available at the Virginia Beach Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, 3040 Holland Road.

ETX veterinarian weighs in on CBD oil for pets  KSLA

Some pet owners across East Texas are turning to a form of treatment containing CBD oil for their ailing pets. GMET's Brennon Gurley spoke with an East Texas ...

Cardinal Pet Care Sponsors Pet Photo Contest At California Preschool  Pet Business Magazine

Students were awarded for a pet photo contest during their school's Pet Week in August.

Bissell’s new Dyson-like vacuum is perfect for people with pets, and it’s $100 off on Amazon  BGR

The Dyson V11 Animal is among the best cordless vacuums you can buy if you have to deal with pet hair. And with a retail price of $600, it's also among the most ...

Pets of the Week: Veronica and Jughead  KTVI Fox 2 St. Louis

ST. LOUIS - We have two adorable kitties named after characters on the show "Riverdale." Veronica and Jughead are two-months-old and full of energy.

Adorable Adoptable Pets Of The Week: Harper, Sonar, Oreo, Missy  Anne Arundel, MD Patch

Adorable Adoptable Pets Of The Week - Anne Arundel, MD - These adorable furry friends are seeking their forever home. Will it be with you? They are available ...

You Can Take Great Photos Of Your Pets With The New IPhone  Simplemost

When Apple introduced portrait mode, anyone who had an iPhone 7 or newer received an instant upgrade in their photography skills. No longer did people ...

Need to make tough decisions about your pet? A veterinary social worker can help.  The Washington Post

All I wanted to do was help my 16-year-old cat, Bobo, feel a bit better, allowing him to live out his remaining days in comfort despite his health issues. But when I ...

Lost And Found Pets Of Will County: Week Of Sept. 16  New Lenox, IL Patch

WILL COUNTY, IL — A lost dog or cat can be a pet owner's worst nightmare. Families often cover towns in 'lost pet' flyers and reach out on social media for help.

Find your new pet at Bossier City Animal Control  KTBS

BOSSIER CITY, La. - Pet lovers who are interested in adopting a dog or cat may feel as though they're limited on choices when it comes to adopting from a.

Training in first aid for pets offered | News  Mohave Valley News

BULLHEAD CITY — Safe Pet, a pet first aid/CPR program, is partnering with We Care for Animals, a Tri-state animal advocacy agency, to bring emergency ...

Fallout 4 Mod Lets You Pet Any Dog  Kotaku

Fallout 4 first came out in 2015, and it shows. In the base game, you can only pet a single dog—your dog, Dogmeat—and you can only do it once, during a ...

Why you don’t need to license your dog or cat in Cary any more  Durham Herald Sun

Cary is no longer requiring residents to register their dog or cat in the Cary, North Carolina, license database after many didn't use it and costs outpaced ...

Lower Burrell pet sitting business more than just walks and treats  TribLIVE High School Sports Network

Editor's note: Building the Valley tells stories of businesses big and small and the employees who make them special. If you know of any standout employees, ...

Latrobe man accused of animal cruelty after 17 pets found dead  TribLIVE High School Sports Network

A Latrobe man posted $500 bond last week after he was arrested on animal cruelty charges in connection with 17 dead animals found inside his former Derry ...

Hillsboroughs Animal Food Drive To Help Area Pets  Hillsborough, NJ Patch

Hillsborough's Animal Food Drive To Help Area Pets - Hillsborough, NJ - Hillsborough is hosting an animal food drive through Friday, Sept. 20 to support the ...

Journal Scan: Exploring the toll of pet caregiver burden  dvm360

Owners of chronically and terminally ill pets have a high risk of caregiver burden, but newer tools are refining the ability of veterinary teams to detect this burden ...

Pets on 2: Sweet Gelato and his brothers are looking for a happy home  WCBD News 2

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – How can you say no to a sweet puppy face like this? Gelato and his siblings came into the Berkeley Animal Center just ...

Community members and pets gather for Walk for Whiskers n’ Wags  WJAC Johnstown

The third annual 1-Mile Fun Walk for Whiskers n' Wags event took place Saturday. Pets and owners began their journey at 10 a. m. at the Johnstown Veterinary ...

All About Pets: Do you want a mature dog?  The Daily Courier

Susan Grand Jean adopted Big Mack when he was 7. Now 11, this Australian Shepherd mix loves his daily walks and the companionship of a friendly home.

Memphis Animal Shelter prepares pets for their future home  WATN - Local 24

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (localmemphis.com)- The Memphis Animal Shelter spent their Sunday, getting pets photo ready for their perfect forever home. MAS says they ...

Johnson County man warns pet owners about coyotes on the prowl  WTHR

Lance Fischer has a warning for his neighbors in southern Johnson County: keep an eye on your livestock and pets.

A third of pet owners prefer their animals to their children, survey finds  Fox News

The findings of a new survey may be great news for pets… and bad news for kids. According to the results, a significant number of people favor their pets over ...

Pet Health Tips for an On-the-Go Lifestyle  GlobeNewswire

MISSION, Kan., Sept. 16, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (Family Features) People who lead busy lives often seek convenient and healthy choices when it comes ...

The hot new trend in Bitcoin Maximalism is...eating house pets?  Yahoo Finance

If your first reaction to seeing a bichon-frise mincing sweetly up the sidewalk is, “mmm, that would pair well with the Sauvignon blanc,” you ought to consider ...

Phoenix pet owner warns of coyote dangers after one killed her small dog  AZFamily

The proliferation of coyotes on city streets is making it more dangerous for small pets.

Search ends for 13-foot pet python on the loose in Stanley  WCNC.com

STANLEY, N.C. — A 13-foot pet python that was on the loose in Stanley, North Carolina, has been recovered, according to Gaston County Police. Investigators ...

Alameda pet fair marks America’s largest pet adoption event  KRON4

America's largest pet adoption event is right here in the Bay Area.

Tractor Supply hosting pet event in Columbus | Local  Columbus Telegram

Tractor Supply Company is hosting a pet treat-tasting event later this week in Columbus.

Fortnite's 'Team Spirit' Mission: How To Pet A Teammate's Pet  Forbes

We've got another weekly mission here in Fortnite, and after two week's of interesting challenges we've got another sort of dud. Team Spirit is what you might ...

Owners Upset After Being Charged For Pet Wellness Plan After Animal Death  CBS Dallas / Fort Worth

ALLEN (CBSDFW.COM) – A North Texas pet owner discovered she was obligated to pay for a health wellness plan even after her dog died. In the Yagadich ...

Best Pet Entry Door  BGR

Quite honestly, one of the dream scenarios when owning a pet is not having to walk them much. While people do enjoy their bonding time with their pets as they ...

Woman makes 'love blankets' for pets that have passed on  Martinsburg Journal

FALLING WATERS — Nancy Kackley said an animal deserves to be buried with respect.

Adopting a pet? Ask yourself these questions first  NBC News

Thinking about getting a dog or cat? Before you bring that fur baby to their furever home, ask yourself these 10 questions.

KCBD’s Pet of the Day: Meet Summer  KCBD

Meet Summer, KCBD's Pet of the Day with Lubbock Animal Services. Summer is a 1.5-year-old lab-pittie mix.

Mystery Solved: Huge Feline Spotted in Georgetown Is Pet Named 'Cookie'  NBC4 Washington

A local veterinarian has solved the mystery surrounding a huge cat seen climbing up a fence at a Georgetown home.

Local pet hospital launches training program in light of rising reports of mental health issues  KPTV.com

Banfield Pet Hospital is launching a training to help combat mental health issues within the industry, which are rising at an alarming rate.

Dogs and humans love Yerington pet festival  Reno Gazette Journal

First-ever Pet Lovers Day in Yerington draws hundreds of people and dogs.

'I gave a blueberry facial to a vegan dog': inside the pet pampering boom  The Guardian

From cat spas to dogs Fitbits, pets are more fussed over than ever. What's behind the mini-me phenomenon?

Colorado company allows employees to bring their pets to work  WKRN News 2

At Four Winds Interactive, they're giving new meaning to the term corporate jungle.

One Third of Pet-Owning Parents Prefer Their Furry Friends over Their Kids, Survey Finds  PEOPLE.com

A survey from I and Love and You found that 34% of pet-owning parents said their pet was their favorite child.

Build the bond to reach millennial pet owners  dvm360

77% of millennials favor veterinarians who discuss the benefits of the human-animal bond, according to speakers at last month's AVMA Conference.

Pet Doc: Cryptorchidism  NTV

Pet Doctor Dennis Larsen joined NTV's Tim Reith to talk about a condition found in newborn pets called Cryptorchidism. Dr. Larsen said, "Cryptorchidism is a ...

Help Philly's furry friends this week during Dine Out for Pet's Sake  Metro US

The dining fundraiser takes place this Wednesday, Sept. 18. Here is everything you need to know about Dine Out for Pet's Sake 2019.

Vets fear anti-vax pet owners are putting their animals' health at risk  CNN

More pet owners are failing to vaccinate their animals, new figures show, with a UK animal charity describing the growing problem as a "ticking time bomb" for ...

Pro Pets: David Kaplan and his rescue, Yoshi  NBCSports.com

Our series Pro Pets presented by Nissan continues with our Cubs Pre and Postgame Host David Kaplan and his wife Mindy.

For the love of pets | Local News  Plattsburgh Press Republican

PLATTSBURGH — Two local funeral directors can now care for every family member – even the furry ones. As an addition to their family-owned Brown Funeral ...

Pets of the week: These loving strays are looking for real homes  MLive.com

Lilly and Ginger are available for adoption at the Jackson County Animal Shelter.

They Lost 113 Of Their Companions In Hurricane Dorian. Now These Dogs And Cats Are Ready For New Homes  BuzzFeed News

Mila, Speedy, Mama, Karl, and more than 165 other doggos and cattos survived a storm that flooded a Humane Society in the Bahamas and they're ready for ...

1 dog dead, another missing after car stolen in Minneapolis with pets inside  FOX 9

A couple is reeling after one of their dogs died and another is still missing, they say, after someone took their rental car in Minneapolis last month. The pair still ...

NJ pets in need: Sept. 9, 2019  NJ.com

A concert featuring The Benjamins at the Stage House Tavern in Mountainside on Sept. 27 will benefit homeless animals being cared for by the Plainfield Area ...

Topeka woman plans place for pets that need special care  WIBW

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) -- The Tender Loving Care Pet Nursing Hotel held its ground breaking Tuesday. It will be Topeka's first and only 24-hour pet hotel, ...

Pet of the Week: Jack | Lifestyles | azdailysun.com  Arizona Daily Sun

Jack is a two year old male orange tabby. It is obvious by his questioning tail that he is seeking a new home where he can be a loved member of the family.

Where Does Your Pet Want to Live?  The New York Times

A new study ranks the largest U.S. cities for pet friendliness.

Potential Pet Owners Gather at Cameron Co. Adoption Fair for Rescued Dogs  KRGV

SAN BENITO – Humane society workers are looking to match potential pet owners with rescued dogs in their care.

Synchrony Financial bets on Americans' growing obsession with their pets  CNBC

Synchrony Financial is betting on the billion dollar pet-financing market through CareCredit.

Pet of the Week: Skittle  KVEO-TV

BROWNSVILLE, Texas – On tonight's Pet of the Week meet… Skittle! Skittle is a medium-sized dog and one of the most active we've seen in a while. He loves to ...

Lime Light Pet Project: Meet Birdie and Sir Henry!  Q13 News Seattle

SEATTLE - This adorable dog duo is looking for a forever home. Q13 is partnering with Lime Light Pet Project to help Birdie and Sir Henry get adopted. Birdie ...

Police: Homeless Woman Admits Starting Fire At Campbell Pet Store  CBS San Francisco

CAMPBELL (KPIX 5) — A suspect has been arrested in the arson fire that damaged a popular pet store in Campbell. Late Monday night, Campbell Police ...

The New iPhone 11 Has Pet Portrait Mode, the One Feature We All Wished For  Travel+Leisure

The iPhone 11 is an update of the iPhone XR, which had a single-lens camera and did not capture the bokeh-style portraits with pets or objects as well.

Pet of the Week Poncho  KEVN Black Hills Fox

Poncho is our sweet pet of the week from the Black Hills Humane Society.

A third of parents prefer their pets over their kids  New York Post

Using a panel of 2000 pet owners, results found that 34 percent of parents prefer their furry friends to their own flesh and blood.

How to Help Pets Affected by Hurricane Dorian  Lifehacker

As Hurricane Dorian continues its path along Canada's east coast, we're only beginning to understand the damage it has caused thus far, particularly in hard-hit ...

Company allows employees to bring pets to work  WWLP.com

There are some forward-thinking companies that let employees bring a well-behaved dog to work.

Trauma surgeon spends free time operating on homeless pets  WTHR

But one doctor in Atlanta is using what free time he has to operate on homeless pets.

Pet(s) of the Week: Kreature & Brutus  WDVM 25

HAGERSTOWN, Md. (WDVM) — Check out these adorable, adoptable pets in this week's Pet(s) of the Week! To adopt Kreature or Bailey, please call Noel ...

Area pets available for adoption (PHOTOS), Sept. 12, 2019  OregonLive

Daquari Gonzalez. Humane Society for Southwest Washington. This handsome fella is Ace. He's new to the shelter and staff is still getting to know this active ...

Buy an 8-pack of beer, help a St. Louis shelter pet  KSDK.com

ST. LOUIS — If you're a pet and beer lover, keep reading. Urban Chestnut Brewing Company and Purina are teaming up to raise money to help shelter pets in ...

Central Garden & Pet Appoints Timothy Cofer as CEO  Yahoo Finance

WALNUT CREEK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--. Former Mondelēz International Executive Vice President & Chief Growth Officer brings over 30 years of ...

You can adopt 28 remarkable pets on Staten Island this weekend: Sept. 14-15  SILive.com

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Check out these cats and dogs up for adoption this weekend. The dedicated volunteer animal rescue groups listed below have many ...

Pet photography for all walks of life  WCVB Boston

From puppy influencers to dogs in the wild… taking a photo of a pup is serious business.

Family fights FWC to keep pet raccoon  WTSP.com

For Lexi Quigley and her boyfriend, Blake Olson, a baby raccoon abandoned by its mother quickly became part of the family.

Pet of the week: Meet Kira  The Willits News

Kira is a stray that wandered into our care with an abundance of love to give. When a dog comes up to you for the first time and puts her head in your lap to be ...

Will General Mills' (GIS) Q1 Earnings Gain From Pet Segment?  Yahoo Finance

General Mills' (GIS) Pet segment is likely to contribute to the top line in Q1. However, the North America Retail segment may remain pressurized.

Feeding pets raw food is not considered by pet owners as a significant source of infections  Science Daily

An extensive international survey indicates that pet owners do not consider raw food to considerably increase infection risk in their household. In the survey ...

Is CBD safe for your pets?  CNET

A leading veterinary cannabis researcher explains what experts do and don't know about giving animals CBD.

Study: Owning a pet, especially a dog, is good for your heart health  KXAN.com

Austin (KXAN) — New research from the Mayo Clinic indicates that owning a pet, particularly a dog, can leave humans with healthier hearts. The study looked at ...

BFFL: The Winners of Our Cover Pet Contest  Louisville.com

For our fourth-annual Cover Pet Contest, we narrowed 281 Louisville-area submissions to 20 finalists, then let the public vote for a winner on Louisville.com.

TMFPD: 5 people displaced and 3 pets killed in early-morning west Reno house fire  Reno Gazette Journal

A home in west Reno burned down early Thursday morning, according to the Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District. Firefighters responded to the home, near ...