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Pet pantries, food banks see growing demand amid ‘difficult time’ for pet owners

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Denise Angus has operated a pet rescue center and food bank for the last seven years, but she has never seen such a “remarkable increase in demand” for the services the center provides. Angus, the founder of Mattie’s Place, says the need for help to feed pets has been soared in recent years. The center has gone from feeding 500 to 600 pets per month before the COVID-19 pandemic to about 1,200 per month. “The need is so huge, I’ve never seen anything like it in all the years I’ve been doing this,” Angus told CBC Toronto. “It’s a really…
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New Ireland to France ferry to set sail with spa and pet-friendly cabins

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Latest ferry arrives into Rosslare Europort “just in time for the peak summer holiday period” Ferry companies are continuing their comeback at Irish ports this year as growing numbers of punters (and their pets) set sail from Cork, Dublin and Rosslare. Stena Vision is the latest addition to the fleets, a 1,300-passenger ship that arrived into Rosslare Europort this week. The New Ireland to France ferry has 42 pet-friendly cabins After a major refit at a shipyard in Gdansk, Poland, the ship comes with a spa and 485 passenger cabins – “more than any other ferry currently sailing from Ireland”,…
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Georgian Triangle Humane Society preparing for annual ‘Walk for Pets’ fundraiser

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Animal lovers will unite alongside their furry friends for a cause very close to their hearts later this month. The Georgian Triangle Humane Society (GTHS) is preparing for its 11th annual Walk for Pets. The fundraiser brings in about 10 per cent of the organization’s yearly fundraising targets and is a critical way to spread awareness in the community. “This team really knows how to put the fun in fundraising,” said Mel Pockaj, the senior philanthropy manager for GTHS. “People really enjoy coming out and being part of a community. I think that our pets get FOMO if they aren’t…
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When you adopt a desert tortoise, prepare for a surprisingly social and zippy pet

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PHOENIX (AP) — They’re not fluffy, they don’t play fetch and they certainly don’t roll over. But there is such a thing as a lap tortoise. What’s more, pet tortoises can wag their tails, will plod on up to greet you and some can even recognize their own names. The surprising warmth of this ancient cold-blooded creature has made it popular for pets for families with pet dander allergies and for retirees. After years of living pet-free (save one vicious betta fish), my family and I decided to adopt a captive desert tortoise. Fittingly, it was a slow and steady…
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Hotels Roll Out the Red Carpet for Pets

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Hilton As anyone who travels with a pet knows, sometimes questions or concerns about their health or behavior arise while you’re on the road. If you happen to be at a Canopy by Hilton, Embassy Suites by Hilton, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton by Hilton or Tru by Hilton hotel in the United States or Canada, you’re able to get free virtual support from a service called Mars PET On-Demand from Mars Petcare, a pet products and services company. Guests can gain access to the service via a phone help line and a website with a live-chat…
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Louisiana senator criticized for ‘vulgar and racist’ comments about Mexicans eating cat food

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Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email A Republican senator found his own efforts to paint himself as a reasonable moderate under question by none other than Fox News on Wednesday. speaking on Your World with Neil CavutoLouisiana’s John Kennedy found himself in the hot seat and faced a line of questioning about an off-colour remark he had made about the state of Mexico’s economy, wherein he had suggested that people in the country would be reduced to eating pet food were it…
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Pets of Alberta wildfire evacuations find safety in impromptu shelters

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With wildfires prompting thousands of Albertans to leave their homes, many residents have scrambled to find transportation and lodging for their dogs, cats, horses and other animals. The City of Edmonton started setting up an animal shelter at the Edmonton Expo Center on Friday, estimating that morning that an equal number of people and pets had arrived at the emergency hub. Alexis Gigg, communications and marketing coordinator for the Drayton Valley Cause for Critters charity, said board members and volunteers packed dozens of cats and kittens into carriers and a two-level rolling kennel on Thursday night. The group also moved…
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TikTokers take pets down memory lane with trending sound from British show ‘Skins’

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TikTokers are going through their photo albums and turning back the clock for their pets with a sound from a British television show. The trend comprises two things. The first is a slideshow of two pictures. In the initial picture, users show what their pet looks like now with their name written on the slide. Then, the next slide shows a photo of the pet from their younger days. “The sweetest pup to ever exist,” wrote @tmason19 in his post. Photo credit: @tmason19 via TikTok Photo credit: @tmason19 via TikTok Plenty of users are rushing to show off how cute…
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