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Why Luxury For Pets Is A Booming Business

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Katja Schell with Eric and Dolly Coleman Media Ltd People may feel the squeeze on their finances, but when it comes to their pets, they are prepared to spend, with the luxury pet market providing incredibly buoyant. Data from MoneySuperMarket revealed that pet owners in the UK spend almost £500 ($620) a year on luxury items for their pets, from designer clothing and luxury beds to toys and gourmet treats, with seven out of 10 willing to spend more on luxuries for their animals than for themselves. One of the drivers of this trend was the surge in pet ownership,…
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World Snake Day: Regina man shows off the rare Pilmetto Corn Snake pet

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There are over 3,500 species of snakes across the globe. One Regina enthusiast has managed to get his hands on one of the rarer reptiles. Stephen Whitworth loves snakes, having kept the cold blooded companion at his home since the 1990’s. “They learn to know who you are and to trust you and to interact with you and I certainly love my pets,” he told CTV News. For Whitworth, it’s been a long term commitment. “I’ve still got a snake that is turning 30 this fall,” he said. “So some of them can live a really long time.” World Snake…
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Lorain Police release bodycam of family’s pet dog shot and killed by officer

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LORAIN, Ohio (WOIO) – A family’s pet lab mix was gunned down in their neighbor’s driveway over the Fourth of July weekend. The 3-year-old lab mix named Dixie was shot and killed by a Lorain Police officer on July 2. The shooting is still under investigation by the LPD Office of Professional Standards, but police released the bodycam footage on July 5 of the officer using force on the dog “in order for the Department to be fully transparent about the incident,” Acting Chief of Police Capt. Michael Failing stated. Mellenie and Tammie Kerns’ four dogs were already on edge…
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Free wellness checks for pets will be offered in St. Catharines

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Pet parents will be allowed to bring their dogs and cats in for a free wellness check in St. Catharines. The Niagara SPCA Mobile Wellness Unit will be offering health checks at Pet Valu locations over the next few weeks. Registered Veterinary Technicians and staff from the SPCA will be on hand to talk about nutrition, flea and tick solutions and other pet health concerns. Each clinic is available on a first come first serve, drop-in basis, and each pet that visits the clinic will receive a coupon for a free dog wash at the host Pet Value store. The…
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Love of animals leads to $900K estate donation to Okanagan shelter – Okanagan

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A friendship struck years earlier between a Kelowna man and an abandoned dog has paved the way for a record-breaking donation that will change countless animal lives in the days to come. Kelowna resident Paul Bilyk died in 2021, but his generous spirit, and lifelong love of animals, has ensured his legacy will carry on at the Kelowna branch of the BC SPCA. On Wednesday, representatives from the local organization confirmed that Bilyk donated $910,764 to them. It’s one of the largest estate donations that the Kelowna branch has received in its 60-year history. 2:16 Breeder shutdowns leading to influx…
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‘I Miss My Best Friend’

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A rift in relationships appeared to be a running theme in the season 17 premiere of ‘The Real Housewives of Orange County’ Tamra Judge and Shannon Beador the Real Housewives of Orange County is in a season of new beginnings. On Wednesday night’s season 17 premiere, Tamra Judge made her return after being fired from the show two seasons prior — and her life looks a little different than it did when she left the franchise in 2019. Tamra and her husband, Eddie, closed their gym of 10 years, CUT Fitness, marking the end of an era. “With the economy…
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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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Strange Exotics celebrating its grand opening on Saturday

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Photo courtesy of Jayson Taylor By Jayson Taylor June 2, 2023 | 1:40PM MEDICINE HAT, AB – Cats and dogs are the first two animals that usually come to mind when people think about pets. Tomorrow, the city gets a new pet store that contains pets that most people wouldn’t generally think of. Strange Exotics will be run by Rob and Kyra Strange, where exotic pets will be offered to the public. Animals range from snakes to chameleons to turtles. Rob Strange that they hope people consider having pets that they may not have considered before. Strange Exotics will also…
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