Category: Pets News

Why do dogs eat grass? And when is it not safe for them? | Dogs

, 08/06/2023

Have you ever wondered why your dog is eating your beautifully cropped lawn or nibbling on the grass in the dog park? Eating grass is a common behavior in pet dogs. Some surveys show up to 80% of guardians notice their dogs regularly snacking on the grass. Grass eating isn’t a new behavior either, or only done by our new designer dog breeds. Studies in Yellowstone national park show plant matter (mostly grass) is found in up to 74% of wolf spots, suggesting the behavior is possibly inherited from the beginning of doggy time. So why do dogs eat grass?…

‘I Miss My Best Friend’

, 08/06/2023

A rift in relationships appeared to be a running theme in the season 17 premiere of ‘The Real Housewives of Orange County’ Tamra Judge and Shannon Beador the Real Housewives of Orange County is in a season of new beginnings. On Wednesday night’s season 17 premiere, Tamra Judge made her return after being fired from the show two seasons prior — and her life looks a little different than it did when she left the franchise in 2019. Tamra and her husband, Eddie, closed their gym of 10 years, CUT Fitness, marking the end of an era. “With the economy…

Georgian Triangle Humane Society preparing for annual ‘Walk for Pets’ fundraiser

, 07/06/2023

Animal lovers will unite alongside their furry friends for a cause very close to their hearts later this month. The Georgian Triangle Humane Society (GTHS) is preparing for its 11th annual Walk for Pets. The fundraiser brings in about 10 per cent of the organization’s yearly fundraising targets and is a critical way to spread awareness in the community. “This team really knows how to put the fun in fundraising,” said Mel Pockaj, the senior philanthropy manager for GTHS. “People really enjoy coming out and being part of a community. I think that our pets get FOMO if they aren’t…

Dogs attacked more than 5,300 mail workers last year, the Postal Service says : NPR

, 06/06/2023

A postal worker delivers mail on October 1, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois. Scott Olson/Getty Images hide caption toggle captions Scott Olson/Getty Images A postal worker delivers mail on October 1, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois. Scott Olson/Getty Images It sounds like an old-fashioned stereotype, the dog chasing after the mailman. But for thousands of postal workers last year, man’s best friend turned out to be a major hazard of the job. In 2022, dogs attacked more than 5,300 employees who were delivering the mail, according to the US Postal Service. It was a slight drop from the previous year, when more…

Strange Exotics celebrating its grand opening on Saturday

, 05/06/2023

Photo courtesy of Jayson Taylor By Jayson Taylor June 2, 2023 | 1:40PM MEDICINE HAT, AB – Cats and dogs are the first two animals that usually come to mind when people think about pets. Tomorrow, the city gets a new pet store that contains pets that most people wouldn’t generally think of. Strange Exotics will be run by Rob and Kyra Strange, where exotic pets will be offered to the public. Animals range from snakes to chameleons to turtles. Rob Strange that they hope people consider having pets that they may not have considered before. Strange Exotics will also…

Egyptians are abandoning their pets at the cost of living shoots up

, 04/06/2023

CAIRO — Jihan Mahmoud had no choice but to give up her dog that she had been looking for after for three years after she became unable to afford its expenses. A mother of two, Mahmoud became the sole breadwinner after her husband died five years ago. She considers her dog Shiko, who has lived with them since she was four months old, as her third child. About a month ago, she left him at an animal shelter. “I miss him a lot and his absence breaks my heart, but I can’t do anything for him,” Mahmoud told Al-Monitor. The…

Pete and Chasten Buttigieg Mourn the Death of Beloved Rescue Dog Truman: ‘We Are Heartbroken’

, 04/06/2023

“He brought such laughter and mischief to our lives amid all that swirled around us,” the US Transportation Secretary wrote Chasten Buttigieg/Instagram Pete and Chasten Buttigieg are mourning the loss of their beloved rescue dog Truman. The US Transportation Secretary shared the news of their pet’s death on Twitter Friday, writing, “We are heartbroken to have had to say goodbye to Truman today after his many faithful years at our side.” “He brought such laughter and mischief to our lives amid all that swirled around us. We miss him already,” added Pete, 41, alongside a photo of the canine companion.…