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Deputy the Snowman! – Be That Dog!

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Who’s debonair with the red chef’s hat? Muffler of wool and a tummy that’s (not actually) fat? Cook for a day (and the rest of the year!) With a wooden spoon cane and a heart of gold That’s Deputy the Snowman He’s a jolly happy soul With a corncob pipe and a button nose And two eyes made out of coal Deputy the Snowman Is a fairy tale they say He was made of snow But the pooches know How he came to life one day There must have been some magic in That red chef’s hat they found For…
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Construction starting for ambulance substation north of Hagerstown

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Site work begins for CRS ambulance substation in Maugansville Ground was broken last Wednesday for Community Rescue Service’s Maugansville substation off Maugans Avenue. “It’s a great move forward. It’s been a long time coming,” Deputy Chief Robert Buck said. Grocery planned too:‘Trying to close that gap’: Goodwill works to expand downtown healthcare options CRS bought the land at 13725 Oliver Drive, north of Maugans Avenue, 13 years ago, Buck said. The substation has been planned for several years, but the nonprofit got caught up in appeals by the owners of a nearby hotel. The new ambulance station is an approximately…
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Golf tournament raises funds to support Murillo Mutts

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Murillo Mutts Respite Refuge partners with Janzen’s Pharmacy to host an inaugural charity golf tournament at the Fort William Country Club on Monday. THUNDER BAY — Sunshine, golf and puppies shaped up to create a fun Monday afternoon at the Fort William Golf and Country Club. Murillo Mutts Respite Refuge partnered with Janzen’s Pharmacy for an inaugural charity golf tournament to support the animal welfare and rescue agency. The purpose of the event is to raise $15,000, said Janzen’s owner and pharmacist, Brenda Adams, who’s been a lifelong pet lover and advocates with animal groups across the city. Murillo Mutts…
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How to keep pets safe in hazardous air quality conditions

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CNN — Across the United States and Canada, millions of people are navigating potentially harmful air as smoke from more than 430 active Canadian wildfires saturates populated areas such as New York City. With parts of the East Coast expected to experience poor air quality through at least this weekend — and winds possibly moving dense smoke farther south into the Mid-Atlantic — experts say pets could be at risk, too. Dr. Gabrielle Fadl, director of primary care at Bond Vet Clinic in New York City, said her practice has had a “significant influx of calls” from concerned clients seeking…
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Here’s how to keep dogs healthy, fit for life

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New research shows the best way to keep dogs happy and healthy as they age with their human companions by surrounding them with other dogs. Researchers conducted the largest survey of its kind on more than 21,000 dog owners. Published on May 13 in the journal Evolution, Medicine & Public Health, the study shows what health factors are important to keep canines aging alongside their humans. “People love their dogs,” Noah Snyder-Mackler, assistant professor of life sciences at Arizona State University, said in a press release. “But what people may not know, is that this love and care, combined with…
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UK’s Pets At Home bets on digital as owners feel the pinch

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By Radhika Anilkumar (Reuters) -Britain’s Pets At Home is stepping up investment in digital services such as virtual consultations, even as some pet owners cut back spending in areas such as grooming and accessories in the cost-of-living crisis. The company said on Thursday it would invest 400 million pounds ($505 million) over the next five years on its expansion plans, which include a “one stop shop” digital platform integrated with its products and services. The platform will allow owners to access their pet’s history, organize virtual medical consultations, and place orders for prescriptions and food without going out. “There is…
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Frustrated Pet Owners Turn to Private Jets to Fly Their Animals

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Last year, seven pets died during flights, according to Transportation Department data. Of these fatalities, six occurred on Hawaiian Airlines flights. Five of these animals were short-faced dogs shipped in cargo, said Marissa Villegas, a Hawaiian Airlines spokeswoman. Ms. Villegas said that before traveling to Hawaiian, passengers traveling with pets had to acknowledge and accept the risks. Private carriers step in Meanwhile, private jet companies have stepped in, offering air travel for pets inside the plane without having them spend hours trapped in crates or carriers. Some, like NetJets and VistaJet, have dedicated pet programs. On VistaJet flights, pets are…
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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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