Priceless Pets project puts Brazilian shelter animals in pet shops to dispel the bias against adoption. The image of an animal shelter for many is essentially a prison for damaged dogs and cats. Too old, too mean, too something. On the other hand a pet shop is bright and shiny, with new, totally well-adjusted pet […]
As a dog owner, I’ve been in a vet’s office plenty of times wondering why I’m paying such a large bill for a pet that doesn’t always come running to me when I call his name. And then we get home and he nuzzles against me, telling me in the best way he knows that […]
There are many people who truly understand the grief of losing a pet. In fact, nine out of 10 people consider their dog full-fledged members of their family, with 56 percent saying they mourn their deceased pet more than an extended family member. It’s obvious we love our pets. The pet industry makes a fortune. […]
MEDINA, Ohio — It’s a cautionary tale about KONG. Laci, Keri Pavlick’s beloved Labrador Retriever, sits still in ICU after a fight for her life. It all started when 11-year-old Laci vomited for days and finally threw up a piece of thick red plastic. Plavick, who lives in Medina, is convinced it came from the […]
The state is defending a Department of Natural Resources conservation officer who shot a family’s pet potbelly pig on the belief the animal was wild. The officer shot Caesar near Ispheming on April 2 when the animal came out of woods on state land. “By law, any pig running at large is considered a public […]
Looking for a good home, the dog’s name is MIA, female Bichon that is 8 – 9 years old. Good dog whose owner had to be put in assisted living. serious inquiries only, must be good surroundings fo the dog. #NEPA contact jaybeepro@comcast.net
Pets can be the equivalent of furry family members to many Americans, but before you fall in love with that adorable puppy in the window, it’s important to be sure you’re financially secure enough to afford your new friend’s myriad up-front and ongoing maintenance and health care costs. Remember, dogs often live to be between […]
How a service dog changed the lives of a boy with autism and his family – Pets & Animals – TODAY.com
The Fontana household has always been hectic, between four kids to get to school each day and a baby to care for at home. Those hectic mornings can be particularly tough for Mark, who was diagnosed with autism when he was 3 years old. Almost completely non-verbal, transitioning from home to school was a challenge. […]
Stray dogs pay respects to Mexican animal lover 830 miles from home (VIDEO) The 71-year-old regularly fed abandoned animals throughout her life. A pack of stray dogs showed up to pay their respects to a Mexican woman who’d spent her whole life looking after neglected animals. Mourners were left stunned when the animals walked into […]