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Noami and Dustin Grevemberg, Amara – Zuke’s

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Noami and Dustin Grevemberg, Amara Nicole Sveiven | June 10, 2021 Noami & Dustin are eco-vanlifers, digital nomads and avid outdoorists, exploring the winding roads & backcountry of America with their trusted sidekick, co-pilot and adventure buddy, Amara the German Shepherd. Amara found them on a lonely Texas highway in 2019 and changed their lives forever, now this trio is inseparable. Dustin & Noami are creators at Irie to Aurora where they share digital nomad resources, eco-vanlife tips, and stories about life on the road with Amara. Noami is also the founder of Diversify Vanlife, a community organization dedicated to…
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Dog Owner Credits Hero Pet with Detecting Her Breast Cancer Early: ‘My Little Lifesaver’

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“She’s a very affectionate dog, but she’s never behaved like that before — she wouldn’t leave me alone,” the woman said of her pup A mother of two says she has her dog to thank for her health. Trisha Allison, 50, told SWNS that she had been on her couch watching TV on a Saturday morning when her 2-year-old dog named Luna jumped on her chest, hitting her right breast, per the New York Post. The pup then started sniffing and nudging at Allison’s chest before lying beside her. “She’s a very affectionate dog, but she’s never behaved like that…
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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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How dog owners cope with behavioral issues with pets: Brock University study

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A study out of Brock University looks at how dog owners cope with behavioral issues with their pets, like barking and aggression, and how those situations affect the relationship. The research showed that human connections with dogs have just as many ups and downs as relationships between people. READ MORE: Ontario to mark King’s coronation with party, tourist attractions Brock University Ph.D. candidate Renata Roma researched how personality affects relationships between dogs and humans. Hundreds of people took part in the study, and Roma focused on young people between 18-25 years old. Roma says, “That attachment is something really crucial…
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