Tag: positive animal news 2022

Toymaker makes stuffed replicas of dead pets for grieving owners in the Philippines

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Anyone who has seen one of their beloved pets pass away knows the empty space that it leaves behind and the feeling of wanting them once more by your side. A toymaker in the Philippines has come up with the perfect solution that sees pet owners reunited with life-like replicas of their treasured animals. David Tan and his team of 20 employees create ‘stuffed animal clones’ using wire, stuffing and artificial fur at the Pampanga Teddy Bear Factory in Angeles City, 85km from the capital, Manila. The fur is airbrushed to recreate the colours and markings of the animals. Tan…
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Pet dogs are infected with avian flu but the risk to the public is low, the federal government says

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Colorized transmission electron micrograph of Avian influenza A H5N1 viruses (seen in gold) grown in MDCK cells (seen in green) as shown in this undated handout photo. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says a domestic dog has been infected with H5N1 avian flu for the first time in Canada.HO/The Canadian Press A pet dog has been infected with H5N1 avian flu, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) said Tuesday. The dog in Oshawa, Ont., was infected after chewing on a wild goose and developed symptoms and died. “It is the only case of its kind in Canada,” the agency said…
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‘My dog ​​showed no remorse’: Guardian readers on the damage done by their beloved pets | pets

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‘One look at that face and I forgave him instantly’ My border collie-jack russell mix, Cache, thought his mission in life was to protect me and our property. I was in the back yard discussing repairs with some contractors and I could hear him barking to warn me about the danger of a stranger. When I came back in, I found he had “moved” the blinds out of the way so he could keep a better eye on things. One look at that face and I forgave him instantly. Sandy Edwards, retired, Iowa, US ‘He viewed the mail with hostility’…
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All in Advent Window 21! – Be That Dog!

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All In Adventist December 21, and only four daysthis window’s about helping in so many ways. Too many dogs, cats, and other pets too, have to spend Christmas only waiting for you. But there are many ways to help, do not despairif you can’t give a home you can simply just share. So many dogs and cats are spending Christmas in rescue and sadly this time of year many more get abandoned. But some wonderful people work hard to help those less fortunate dogs and other pets find new homes. Rescue dogs are just like everyone else, you probably can’t…
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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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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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