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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,…

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…