Tag: positive animal news 2022

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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Pay-per-seat private jet charter service for pets K9 Jets to launch Dubai-London service in September

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The company, which began services in May this year, has already chartered 150 pets and their July-August summer charters are sold out, said company Founder and Client Director Adam Golder. By the end of the year, the company aims to charter 700 pets. Driven by demand for the service, the UK-based company is launching its first Dubai-London service on September 25, said Golder, who started the company with his wife Kirsty. “Since our launch, most of our flights have been transatlantic. But we have had so many requests, phone calls and inquiries from Dubai, so we decided to launch the…
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Pickering to ban rodenticides on city properties due to dangers to pets

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An upcoming policy in Pickering will ban rat poison and other rodenticides on all city properties. On Monday, the city council heard from delegates about the risks posed to dogs as they chase poisoned animals in their backyards. “Since rodenticides don’t kill instantly, rodents remain active and available as prey,” said Janice Freund, a member of the group Rodenticide Free Ontario. “Predators do not recognize the presence of poison in the prey, leading to unintended exposure and poisoning.” “I myself have lost one of my sweet rescue dogs to rodenticide toxicity,” said Allison Hansen. “I [was] sitting in a budget…
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Despite opposition, the Saanich council approves dog leash requirements in parks

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Despite opposition from residents, the Saanich council unanimously approved Wednesday evening a strategy that includes mandating leeches for pets at 84 per cent of the district’s park space. The strategy has met with heavy objection from dog owners, who started a petition and protested the strategy outside the Saanich municipal hall on Friday. The vote was deferred from Monday to Wednesday due to a large number of speakers at Monday’s council meeting. Previously, under-control dogs were allowed to be off-leash in most of the district’s 172 parks and several beaches. Starting this fall, only 57 parks will have leash-optional areas,…
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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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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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‘Cerulia’ Director Sofia Carrillo, ‘Roma’ Producer Nicolas Celis Team on ‘Insectario’ (EXCLUSIVE)

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ANNECY — In major news for Mexican animation as it comes under the spotlight at Annecy, director Sofia Carrillo (“The Sad House,” “Cerulia”) is teaming with “Roma” producer Nicolas Celis and ‘Dance of the 41’ writer Monika Revilla to make “Insectario,” which bids fair to become one of the first stop motion features from Mexico. Targeting family audiences, and written by Revilla, “Insectario” is set up at Celis’ Pimienta Films. More from Variety Carrillo, who worked on the Mexican second unit on “Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio,” based out of Guadalajara’s El Taller del Chucho, told Variety that “Insectario” will build…
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3 reasons why adopted pets need pet insurance

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If you’re not familiar with your adopted pet’s medical history, then pet insurance may be a valuable back-up to have. Getty Images Few things match the joy of bringing home a new dog or cat. Adding a new family member can be a fun and loving experience for years to come. This is true whether you purchased your pet from the neighborhood pet store or if you adopted your furry friend from a shelter or rescue. while pet insurance can be valuable for pets that were purchased, it’s arguably even more important to have for pets that were recently adopted.…
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