Category: Pets News

Cat Who Pets Dogs on Daily Walks Wins Pet of the Week

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This week we’ve melted at a dog and a rabbit who look just like twins and have been amazed by a cat owner’s genius hack to calm down her excited kitten. As well as some favorite viral pet moments, we’ve been delighted by Newsweek readers’ submissions of their pets. If you want your pet to be part of our Newsweek Pet of the Week line-up next week, be sure to follow the details at the end of this story. winner Murray the cat loves going on strollers with his owner and canine siblings. He even says hello to passing dogs.…
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All in Advent Window 22! – Be That Dog!

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All In Adventist December 22, Christmas is ever so near, but today it is time to bring early cheers. For someone who’s special create a pure blessing, and give them the gifts of amazement and guessing. Surprises, the good kind that is, keeps life intriguing. They make us excited, curious, and full of wonder. What better way to get someone’s attention than to give them a lovely surprise?! Surprises make life interesting and keep us all interested. And that’s good for everyone’s well-being. A perfect surprise could be anything from breakfast in bed, to fixing something that’s long overdue, to…
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Skunks are dying of avian flu. What does that mean for you and your pets?

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Experts are advising British Columbians, and pet owners in particular, to take precautions after a recent case where several skunks died of avian flu in Metro Vancouver. On Monday, the province said eight skunks in Vancouver and nearby Richmond had died, likely after scavenging dead wild birds, and they all tested positive for the H5N1 avian influenza virus. They later confirmed the virus was the cause of the animals’ deaths. The deaths of the skunks are part of an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian flu (HPAI) that has affected North America since last yearwith thousands of birds culled in BC…
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Price hikes are a double whammy for pet owners who are crushed by inflation

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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…
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All in Advent Window 23! – Be That Dog!

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All In Adventist December 23, it’s christmas Eve eve! We hope all this kindness has made you believe! But today just in case you are still undecided, this window will make you uncertain no more! For this special window note the kindness others show, especially those strangers you do not even know. The kindness of strangers is a special kind of generosity because it really seems to expect nothing in return. This kind of kindness is genuine empathy and compassion, which is the best kind of network you can log into. And that’s why the sharing part of this window…
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Low-cost rabies clinics being held for pets

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

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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,…
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One person, pet dead after townhouse fire in Oakville

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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…
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