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Reasons to Adopt
April 13, 2020

Animal shelters across the country are reporting a surprising silver lining to the current pandemic: an unprecedented rate of animal adoptions. People who’ve wanted a dog for years but never had time for house-training or regular walking, or whose work involved regular travel, suddenly have the time to adopt, or at least foster, a dog. […]
Pandemic Puppy
April 13, 2020

Obviously I get it. When you imagine untold weeks of pacing the same home and seeing and talking with the same limited number of people, or even just your own reflection, the idea of a cute, cuddly companion—one you can pet, take walks with, and talk to (with the added benefit of them not talking […]
Sheriff’s office adopts therapy dog
April 13, 2020

Police therapy dog Liberty, a female golden retriever, poses for a picture with her handler, Detective Nina Garner of the Charles County Sheriff’s Office. The Charles County Sheriff’s Office adopted recently a therapy dog for a new initiative: the Comfort K9 Program. Sheriff Troy D. Berry announced the implementation of the initiative aimed at helping […]
Traveling With ESA
April 13, 2020

Approximately 40% of travellers experience anxiety when traveling by air. Of this group, about 60% can cope without support. About 5% have crippling anxiety, often referred to as clinical anxiety, and need an emotional support animal (ESA) to be as comfortable as possible during a journey. Without the support, travelers suffering from anxiety experience uncontrollable […]
Anxiety during this pandemic
April 13, 2020

Leia, a Husky-Shepherd mix who is the pet of an OC WarmLine staff member, helps comfort the people in the office who speak with callers dealing with emotional issues related to mental and behavioral health. The WarmLine has seen an increase in calls the past few weeks from people stressed out over the novel coronavirus […]
Animal Shelter says it’s empty
April 10, 2020

Workers at the Cleveland, Tennessee Animal Shelter say they will not have much to do this weekend — but in this case, that’s a good thing. The reason? Thanks to adoptions, the shelter is now empty, as of Friday morning. The shelter shared the good news on Facebook Thursday night. “It is with pure joy […]
Service dogs-in-training
April 10, 2020

We want to know what it’s like for you working from home during the coronavirus and social distancing. Whether you’re at home, a cabin or escaped to a beach somewhere, snap a picture of yourself working from home for our Coolest Remote Offices showcase, and perhaps another without you so we can see the big […]
donations to support pet owners
April 10, 2020

“We are unable to accept other food or supplies at this time, but will ensure that these key items will be distributed to pets in need through our staff, volunteers and community partners,” Marieke van der Velden, outreach specialist for the BC SPCA, said. “The BC SPCA offers pet food banks, free veterinary clinics and […]
Coronavirus Book For Children & Families
April 10, 2020

Anyone who is anybody in Chicago’s Southland is familiar with Duke Sterk…a new breed of canine author…known as a “pawthor”…who dictates his stories to K.P. Lynne for publication…although the adorable Goldendoodle has been caught doing his own typing from time to time on a vintage typewriter! “Stuck In The Doghouse: A Children’s Story About the Coronavirus” debuted as the […]
Spaying Of Strays Put On Hold
April 10, 2020

When Dawn Putman, 52, was homeless in Gainesville for 18 months, her now 9-year-old bulldog, Tasha, was more than just her companion – she was her guardian and best friend. Putnam knew she could not afford puppies if Tasha got pregnant, and she couldn’t afford the spaying treatment, which cost anywhere from $100 to $300. […]
Tips when working with Your Pet?
April 10, 2020

Dr. Croney, who holds a joint appointment in the Colleges of Veterinary Medicine and Agriculture as professor of animal behavior and well-being and professor of animal sciences, is used to sharing her workspace with companion animals. The same cannot be said for millions of Americans now working from home due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. […]
Bringing therapy dogs to middle school
April 10, 2020

When Streetsboro Middle School students return to their building in the fall, they could be greeted by a black Labrador retriever named Piper. On Thursday, the Board of Education took another step toward allowing therapy dogs in Streetsboro buildings by unanimously approving a policy that outlines the rules about having a therapy animal on school […]
USPS Tips To Prevent Attacks
April 10, 2020

The Postal Service continues to fulfill its essential mission to provide services that process and deliver information, communications, goods and services vital to residents. To ensure the safety of our delivery personnel, the Postal Service is asking Maryland dog owners to keep their animals secured when deliveries are being made. For local Postal Service […]
Cleared the adopted animals
April 10, 2020

One place in Riverside County where an empty state is cause for applause: an animal shelter. Riverside County Animal Services shared a sweet scene of empty kennels and smiling staff on Wednesday night, with a post on Facebook announcing, “This is incredible: we cleared the adoptable animals!” Riverside County Department of Animal Services began to see a spike […]
Can your pet catch the coronavirus?
April 10, 2020

A new study exploring whether household pets can contract the new coronavirus poses some grim news for cat lovers, but one thing is clear: There’s no evidence suggesting your pet can become very ill or die as a result of the virus. As cases of Covid-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus, impact health […]
Edmond Animal Shelter
April 10, 2020

The Edmond Animal Shelter is working to clear the shelter this weekend. The shelter needs to move all of their dogs out by Monday due to a major renovation project and ongoing coronavirus procedures. “Folks, we need you now more than ever!! Not only have we been making changes in our everyday procedures due to […]
Pet-service providers launch new program
April 10, 2020

Just as other businesses have been impacted by the closures mandated by Gov. Jay Inslee in a state-wide effort to reduce COVID-19 closures, so to have Tamara Bean and Cameron Thompson. While the Seattle-area Fetch Pet Care franchisees and regional partners, however, normally offer a range of animal services, the pair are now focusing on […]
Lubbock police dog recovering
April 10, 2020

A Lubbock police dog that was wounded as officers responded to a domestic disturbance on Monday has been released from the vet and is in improving condition, police announced Thursday. Fflorian, a 6-year-old police K9, was back at home recovering with his handler following Monday morning’s domestic disturbance in which a 15-year-old girl is accused […]
Service dog helps veteran
April 10, 2020

Mike Gordy has been out of the military since 2002. For 18 years, he has been diagnosed with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Mike used methods like music to help with his PTSD, but he says that wasn’t enough, so he signed up for a service dog. “I’ve been on a waiting list since August or […]
National Pet Day
April 10, 2020

Many love their pets more than they love people – and we can’t blame them when they are as cute and cuddly as some of our record holders. While every owner thinks their pet is amazing in their own way, there are some that are Officially Amazing because they hold Guinness World Records titles. So […]











