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Some Canadians struggle to keep their pets

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The rising cost of living is making pet ownership a tougher reality for many Canadians. Linda Felix, the founder and President of Spay Day Society HRM, said her organization has taken in a lot of abandoned cats so far this year. “More than usual,” Felix said in an e-mail. “And we’ve had a number surrendered when people lost their housing,” she said, adding they either became homeless, had to move away and could not take the cat or could not find a new apartment that welcomed pets. The Nova Scotia SPCA is also experiencing a higher demand for services. More…
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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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Best wet cat food for kittens, seniors and pets with sensitive stomachs

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Cat food is one of the most important needs for your pet. Yet there are so many options to choose from today, it can seem like a daunting task to find the best one. The two most popular types of cat food are dry food, commonly called kibble, and wet or canned cat food. There are benefits to both types of food, but if you have a picky eater, wet cat food might be the way to go. “Wet cat food is often more appealing to cats than dry kibble because of its taste and texture,” said Dr. Nicole Savageau,…
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All in Advent Window 21! – Be That Dog!

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All In Adventist December 21, and only four daysthis window’s about helping in so many ways. Too many dogs, cats, and other pets too, have to spend Christmas only waiting for you. But there are many ways to help, do not despairif you can’t give a home you can simply just share. So many dogs and cats are spending Christmas in rescue and sadly this time of year many more get abandoned. But some wonderful people work hard to help those less fortunate dogs and other pets find new homes. Rescue dogs are just like everyone else, you probably can’t…
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Taking the lead: dog owners urged to keep their pets in check in the countryside | Dogs

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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…
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Chehalis Couple Runs Rescue for ‘Brutal’ Donkey, Six Dogs and Baby

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By Isabel Vander Stoep / [email protected] Meet Bob, the ass who got himself in legal trouble in 2014. The donkey could be a story all on his own. For Chehalis man Chuck Snipes, 67, Bob was the start of what became a lifelong rescue mission. Today, Snipes and wife Ginny, 65, their 8-month-old adopted baby girl Harmony, four donkeys, and six dogs take up some acreage near Jackson Highway, retired, yet busier than ever on their de-facto rescue farm. But, for now, we’ll get back to Bob. In 2014, as reported by The Seattle Times, a King County Superior Court…
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The Best Automatic Pet Feeder We Tested for Multiple Pets Is 53% Off at Amazon for Prime Members

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Dotdash Meredith and Yahoo Inc. may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below. Breakfast, lunch and dinner will always be served on time If you’re often away from home — or even asleep — during your pet(s) preferred meal time, you’ve likely considered investing in an automatic feeding device over the years. But since they come in several styles, it could be a bit of a challenge to find the right one to provide food for your four-legged friend throughout the day. PEOPLE Tested tried out 11 of the best cat and dog feeders on the…
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Record number of registrants for annual Steps for Pets Walkathon – PembinaValleyOnline.com

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Not only was the weather ideal for Saturday’s Steps for Pets Walkathon in Morden, but it also drew a record number of registrants. One of the biggest fundraisers of the year for the Pembina Valley Humane Society, the Walkathon drew over 60 individual registrants. “I can say for sure that this has been a record-breaking year when it comes to registrants for the Steps for Pets Walkathon,” said the PVHS’s Holly Thorne. “And we’ve been doing this for a long time, but we’ve never had this many individual registrants. We had over 60 of them this year, and they all…
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