Category: Pets News

Local humane society fundraiser returns with a new name

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NEWS RELEASESGEORGIAN TRIANGLE HUMAN SOCIETY*************************The Georgian Triangle Humane Society (GTHS) is celebrating the 11th year of the GTHS Walkathon with a brand-new name. Introducing GTHS Walk for Pets 2023, proudly presented by Huronia Alarm & Fire Security, the largest fundraiser of the year aiming to raise $120,000 for the organization. “Supporting Walk for Pets means you will help support the programs and services of the GTHS that impact pets and people on a daily basis,” says Sonya Reichel, executive director of the GTHS. “This event is a ton of fun for everyone. There will be some new additions this year,…
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‘Smaller than an ice-lolly stick’: Chihuahua crowned the world’s shortest dog

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A two-year-old chihuahuas who is smaller than an ice-lolly stick has been crowned the world’s shortest dog. Pearl the chihuahua, who was born in Florida, took the Guinness World Record after measuring 9.14cm (3.59in) in height and 12.7cm (5in) in length. She is a relative of the previous record holder, Miracle Milly, who died in 2020 before Pearl was born – Pearl is the daughter of one of Milly’s identical sisters. When she was born Pearl weighed just 28g. Pearl’s owner, Vanesa Semler, told Guinness World Records she feels “blessed to have her”, adding: “And to have this unique opportunity…
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Ontario woman warns of cheap pet toy after $8,100 dog surgery

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An Ontario woman feared her dog was going to die after ingesting fibers from a $9 rope toy. “I was panicking. He’s a puppy, and if they hadn’t done that second ultrasound, I could have lost him,” Wendy Sunday, of Midland, Ont., told CTV News Toronto. Sunday said she bought the toy for her nine-month-old German Shepard Dakota last month. After a day or so of playing with it, Sunday said her dog started to act strange. “He was still playing around and drinking water, but he couldn’t keep his food down,” she said. As days went by, Dakota got…
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Toymaker makes stuffed replicas of dead pets for grieving owners in the Philippines

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Anyone who has seen one of their beloved pets pass away knows the empty space that it leaves behind and the feeling of wanting them once more by your side. A toymaker in the Philippines has come up with the perfect solution that sees pet owners reunited with life-like replicas of their treasured animals. David Tan and his team of 20 employees create ‘stuffed animal clones’ using wire, stuffing and artificial fur at the Pampanga Teddy Bear Factory in Angeles City, 85km from the capital, Manila. The fur is airbrushed to recreate the colours and markings of the animals. Tan…
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Pets at Home bans rabbit sales over Easter

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Easter bunny sales have been banned by pet shop chains to stop “impulse” rabbit purchases. Pets at Home is pausing the sale and adoption of the animals at all of its 457 stores nationwide over the Easter weekend and laying on free workshops to educate families on responsible pet ownership. The retailer, the largest pet shop in the country, said its move was to put a halt to Britons flocking to join the Easter celebrations by buying a rabbit they cannot properly care for. Jollyes, another pet chain, has followed suit at its 84 stores and warned the public: “A…
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Pet dogs are infected with avian flu but the risk to the public is low, the federal government says

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Colorized transmission electron micrograph of Avian influenza A H5N1 viruses (seen in gold) grown in MDCK cells (seen in green) as shown in this undated handout photo. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says a domestic dog has been infected with H5N1 avian flu for the first time in Canada.HO/The Canadian Press A pet dog has been infected with H5N1 avian flu, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) said Tuesday. The dog in Oshawa, Ont., was infected after chewing on a wild goose and developed symptoms and died. “It is the only case of its kind in Canada,” the agency said…
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Bengal Cat, Chinchilla, Capybara and More of the Most Expensive Pets You Can Own

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liuyushan / Getty Images/iStockphoto When most people adopt a pet, they get a dog, cat or fish. These animals are great, but what if you’re looking for something a bit more unique? Check Out: Check Your $2 Bills — They Could Be Worth Upwards of $4,500Related: 3 Signs You’re Serious About Raising Your Credit Score If you’re considering taking a walk on the wild side, find out how much it costs to own the most exclusive pets. And buyer beware: It’s not uncommon to find people trying to rehome these animals for a nominal price, or even free. But often,…
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‘My dog ​​showed no remorse’: Guardian readers on the damage done by their beloved pets | pets

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‘One look at that face and I forgave him instantly’ My border collie-jack russell mix, Cache, thought his mission in life was to protect me and our property. I was in the back yard discussing repairs with some contractors and I could hear him barking to warn me about the danger of a stranger. When I came back in, I found he had “moved” the blinds out of the way so he could keep a better eye on things. One look at that face and I forgave him instantly. Sandy Edwards, retired, Iowa, US ‘He viewed the mail with hostility’…
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