Price hikes are a double whammy for pet owners who are crushed by inflation

Minneapolis CNN — As head of PAWS Atlanta, Joe Labriola can get a good sense of the region’s economic well-being from the day-to-day activity of the city’s oldest no-kill animal shelter. Through the course of the past year, it has become increasingly clear to him that people in the area are struggling under the weight of inflation and economic uncertainty. Practically the entirety of the daily call volume consists of requests to rehome pets. The shelter’s “surrender queue” is full, awaiting adoptions to free up space in the main shelter. And the shelves at PAWS Atlanta’s Pet Food Pantry quickly…

Low-cost rabies clinics being held for pets

By Natalia Vega March 16, 2023 12:07pm Several low-cost rabies vaccination clinics for cats and dogs will be held throughout Lambton County over the next couple of months. Lambton Public Health said pets, over three months old, must be restrained and in good health while at one of the clinics. The clinic is not open to animals that have been vaccinated against rabies within the past year. “Vaccinating pets not only helps protect them from the rabies virus, but it also helps keep human populations safe,” said Supervisor of Health Protection Lori Lucas. “These low-cost clinics offer an affordable way…

Buying these 8 home items in bulk will save you money and trips to the store

Sometimes, more is less. Stocking up on household items can save you money, time and trips to the store. Some items—like toilet paper and paper towels—typically already come in larger quantities. But there are other, less obvious products worth buying in multiples. We asked shopping experts which non-food items make the most sense to buy in bulk, both for your finances and your convenience. Keep reading to learn which items you should keep stocked up. Related:Buying These 15 Foods in Bulk Will Save You the Most Money, According to a New Study Batteries Electronics like TV remotes, game-console remotes, flashlights,…

One person, pet dead after townhouse fire in Oakville

One person and a pet died after a fire in Oakville on Saturday evening. Crews were called to a townhouse on the Sixth Line, south of Upper Middle Road, just before 6:30 pm When they arrived, the firefighters were met with heavy fire and smoke. “Through a fast attack, our crews were able to contain the fire to the unit of origin,” Oakville Fire Chief Paul Boissonneault said in an email to CP24. He confirmed that one person and a pet were found dead inside the unit. Another person was transported to the hospital for assessment and expected to be…

Taking the lead: dog owners urged to keep their pets in check in the countryside | Dogs

From scaring endangered birds on their nests to the mountains of excrement they produce each day, dogs with irresponsible owners are a growing problem in UK nature reserves, say conservationists, who are urging owners to keep their pets on a short lead. The Wildlife Trusts, which operate more than 2,300 nature reserves across the country, say loose dogs are a leading cause of plant and animal disturbances in the UK reserves and their waste carries diseases for wildlife, with growing evidence that the 3,000 tonnes of faeces and urine produced by dogs each day disturbing the balance of ecosystems at…