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40-pound cat, Patches, adopted at Richmond, Virginia, animal shelter

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A Virginia cat that weighs a whopping 40 pounds found his fur-ever home this week. Richmond Animal Care and Control posted about the gray and white kitty Wednesday in an attempt to coax cat lovers to consider making him theirs. “Did you wake up today and say, ‘let’s adopt the largest cat anyone has ever seen?'” the shelter wrote in a Facebook post. “If so, we have the cat for you.” Patches the cat weighs 40.3 pounds and is on a “very special” diet and exercise plan, the shelter wrote. He’s also a pretty sweet kitty, the shelter said. Dogs:…
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Insights on the Pet Boarding Global Market to 2028 –

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Dublin, Jan. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Global Pet Boarding Market Size, Share & Industry Trends Analysis Report by Services, Pet Type, Regional Outlook and Forecast, 2022-2028” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offers. The Global Pet Boarding Market size is expected to reach $28.3 billion by 2028, rising at a market growth of 6.5% CAGR during the forecast period. For pets, who may require more exercise and socialization, daycare facilities with more cage-free time throughout the day are perfect. By fostering social relationships, which is beneficial for their long-term wellbeing, a pet may also eventually benefit their health.…
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New platform gives access to health care for pets

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Photo by Anna Gabrielle Cerezo, ABS-CBN News/File MANILA — A new platform launched by Globe’s corporate venture builder 917Ventures aims to provide easier access to health care for pets. PetPal is a digital service that connects users to licensed and accredited veterinarians. It offers online consultations from anywhere in the country, as well as home visits and vaccinations and offline bookings with partner vets for customers in Metro Manila. The services are available daily from 8 am to 9 pm “More than two-thirds of households in the country have a pet, the highest in Asia,” said Glenn Estrella, head of…
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Minimum resources, Maximum Impact. Avian and Reptile Rehabilitation Centre (ARRC), India.

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A conversation with Jayanthi Kallam, Executive Director of ARRC and the team. Podcast Episode #27 Part 1. Show notes (Edited). Introduction: Lalitha Krishnan: Hi there, I’m Lalitha Krishnan and you’re listening to Season 4, part 1, Episode 27 of Heart of Conservation. I bring you stories from the wild that keep us all connected to the natural world. O:16 We may all have at some point in our lives called an animal rescue centre. But how many of us know you know what goes after the animals is picked up?  How many people does it take to look after an…
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Charlotte + Harper | South Haven MI Pet Photography | Kat Ku | Modern Dog and Cat Photos. Ann Arbor| Detroit | Chicago| NYC

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Today is a significant day for Charlotte and Harper’s humans. One year ago today, Charlotte was diagnosed with Large B Cell Lymphoma at 2.5 years old, which is crazy young. Upon diagnosis, Charlotte went through a series of chemo and radiation therapy, and has been in remission since the beginning of 2019. She is now being trained to be a therapy dog ​​to help children and adults fight back against cancer. Kristin and I met through the wonderful pet community on Instagram since her and her boyfriend, Ryan, both live in NYC. She had always wanted to do a session…
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Taking care of your pets’ teeth – Our Communities

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Our pets have teeth. Sometimes we know this for the wrong reason. Regardless, dental health is a large part of our pets’ well-being and can be a large part of the expense of owning pets. Most people think dental care involves brushing their pet’s teeth, and if the pet won’t sit still for it, they say, “Oh well, I guess there’s nothing we can do.” for many of those people, they can end up with pets which require extensive and expensive dental procedures Unfortunately that cost hundreds or even thousands of dollars — potentially even the loss of most or…
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Lowestoft: Dog lovers Strutt Your Mutt Dog Day to return

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Strutt Your Mutt will be held at the East Point Pavillion and Royal Green on Sunday, April 30. Previous canine-filled fun events had been held at the nearby Benacre Estate. The Strutt Your Mutt charity day is hosted by Wangford Veterinary Clinic. They say thousands of dogs, owners and local pet-focused businesses from all over the area will “come together to celebrate the relationship people share with dogs”. Activities include a fun dog show, fastest recall, dog yoga, a breeds parade, My Dog’s Got Talent and a pet-themed auction In addition there will be a selection of local crafts, pet-related…
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How much does pet insurance cost?

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(Unsplash) From getting a pup for company on the daily walk, to introducing a couple of hamsters into your support bubble, figures from the Pet Food Manufacturers’ Association show that 3.2 million UK households welcomed a pet during the pandemic. Whether you’re a new pet owner or a more seasoned stick-thrower, you might want to consider insuring your four-legged friend. What’s covered by pet insurance? Pet insurance covers the cost of unexpected veterinary fees, making it much easier to budget for the treatment of our furry bundles of joy should they either get unwell or get injured. Around 7.7 million…
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