Category: Pets News

6 dogs, suspected abandoned, arrived at local shelter this week

, 25/04/2023

With a dramatic increase in stray dogs coming to the shelter, the Georgian Triangle Humane Society reminds the community there are resources available if help is needed The dog kennels at the Georgian Triangle Humane Society (GTHS) are full, but help is still available to anyone who needs it. That’s the message the local shelter was trying to spread after a week of tough bringing two adult dogs and four puppies to the shelter — all suspected of being abandoned. There may also be four more puppies wandering around a remote area of Gray County where the first four puppies…

Relieved Chingford family reunited with beloved pet snake that slithered away

, 25/04/2023

Play Brightcove videos By Sally Williams It was a cold November day in 2021 when a 15-year-old boy had a moment’s lapse… he opened the door of his snake Midnight’s tank to play with him. But when he put him back he did something he’d never done before and will never do again – he forgot to lock the door. The next morning Brandon went to check on Midnight. But to his horror was no longer there… Midnight it seemed to have slithered through the lock and disappeared. His family searched the house high and low but nothing. Not a…

Orillia Animal Center looking to find homes for northern felines

, 24/04/2023

The Orillia shelter worked with others in the area to find homes for 32 cats that were rescued from northern communities NEWS RELEASESONTARIO SPCA AND HUMANE SOCIETY*************************Marking its first Northern animal transfer of the year, the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society has returned from Northern Ontario with 32 cats that will have the opportunity to find loving homes thanks to a unique partnership. Ontario SPCA animal centers in Sudbury, Muskoka, Midland, Barrie, Orillia and Orangeville will find homes for 32 of the cats through their adoption programs. The special feline passengers arrived yesterday and were transported by the Ontario SPCA…

40-pound cat, Patches, adopted at Richmond, Virginia, animal shelter

, 23/04/2023

A Virginia cat that weighs a whopping 40 pounds found his fur-ever home this week. Richmond Animal Care and Control posted about the gray and white kitty Wednesday in an attempt to coax cat lovers to consider making him theirs. “Did you wake up today and say, ‘let’s adopt the largest cat anyone has ever seen?'” the shelter wrote in a Facebook post. “If so, we have the cat for you.” Patches the cat weighs 40.3 pounds and is on a “very special” diet and exercise plan, the shelter wrote. He’s also a pretty sweet kitty, the shelter said. Dogs:…

Protect your pets and save some cash with the BluePaw program in Brampton

, 22/04/2023

Preferred Region How does this work? Pet owners in Brampton can get some savings at local businesses and help keep their furry friends safe through the City’s BluePaw program. The City has partnered with local businesses to give discounts to responsible pet owners and help promote pet licensing in Brampton. All dogs and cats in Brampton must be registered each year under the City’s animal control bylaws, and the BluePaw program offers special discounts to Brampton residents who license their pets. “When pets go missing, a license is the best way to help get them home safely…Our BluePaw business members…

Pets & Animals: Arthritis, what is it and what to do about it?

, 21/04/2023

Dogs and cats might show it differently, but many (and maybe most) pets of a certain age develop joint problems. Here are some tips to help I have a geriatric dog, admitting this is the first step. Though I constantly refer to him as “my baby”, Einstein is a nine-year-old Australian Shepherd mix, who has been limping after exercise, and suffers intermittent pain in his right hip and occasionally drags his nails back when walking. Einstein has arthritis, like at least 25 per cent of dogs. The signs noted above are common things heard from owners in the exam room.…

Paul O’Grady: ITV Meridian viewer and friend of the programme

, 21/04/2023

Play Brightcove videos Sangeeta Bhabra looks back on the relationship ITV Meridian had with TV legend Paul O’Grady. Paul O’Grady once told ITV Meridian’s Sangeeta Bhabra that he wouldn’t turn the TV on before 6pm as he had no reason to. Meridian Tonight wasn’t on so he had no reason to, he told us. He was a man who was always happy to speak to us, whether that was about his latest production, helping us track down a stolen dog, judging awards or being named Deputy Lieutenant of Kent. A relationship between Meridian and him blossomed, with Sangeeta interviewing Paul…

Reports of coyotes biting dogs in Vancouver prompts warning from wildlife officials – BC

, 19/04/2023

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Wildlife officials are warning people on Vancouver’s Kitsilano west side to be vigilantes amid reports of wild coyotes attacking dogs. The BC Conservation Service Officer said it was deployed officers to Trafalgar Park near Arbutus Street and King Edward Avenue following several complaints of coyotes biting dogs and following people. Due to the increased activity, the #BCCOS recommends people take precautions and consider avoiding the area with pets. For more safety tips, please visit @wildsafebc — BC CO Service (@_BCCOS) April 13, 2023 Story continues below advertisement The agency said there were…