[ad_1] In short: Animal rescue organisations in Canberra say they’re struggling to cope amid a surge in pet surrenders. Some of the pets being surrendered include designer dog breeds, with the organisations suspecting many people who got dogs during the COVID period are now giving them up. What’s next? People looking for a pet are […]
Conn. Animal Control seeks owners of abandoned dog hit by car
[ad_1] The terrier mix is currently being treated at the local emergency vet center as Animal Control searches for who may own this dog. CANTON, Conn — A dog that appeared to be abandoned is recovering after being hit by a car earlier this week in Canton. Now, the local animal control is looking for […]
Hong Kong watchdog warns pet owners to be wary of animal boarding services
[ad_1] Hong Kong pet owners have been urged to conduct thorough checks before sending their animals to boarding services, with a survey finding half of such businesses will not assume legal liability or provide compensation for accidents. The city’s consumer watchdog also warned on Monday that while pet homestay services had become increasingly popular in […]
Car owners told to check stray animals seeking shelter in vehicles ahead of rainy season
[ad_1] A cat above a vehicle’s front tire in this photo posted by the Philippine Animal Welfare Society on Facebook on May 27, 2024 (pawsphilippines/Facebook) A non-profit animal organization reminded car owners to check their vehicles if there are any stray animals seeking shelter as the rainy season approaches. The Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) […]
17 Training Tips for First Time Dog Owners
[ad_1] What first time dog guardians need to know about dog training. Photo: Angela Holmyard/Shutterstock By Zazie Todd PhD Getting a dog for the first time is a wonderful experience but also a hard one. Having a dog in your house is a lot of work, and many first-time dog guardians struggle in those early […]
Homeless pet owners need better options to protect their animals • Earth.com
[ad_1] A scoping review has brought to light five key ways in which the health of homeless pet owners and their animals can be significantly improved. Despite the fact that around 10% of homeless individuals have pets, detailed information on how to effectively support their health has been scarce. These pets often serve as the […]
Spanish pig farm owners face criminal trial for animal cruelty
[ad_1] A nationwide scandal surrounding a pig farm in Spain will finally go before a jury on January 24, 2024. The Carrasco brothers–owners of the Hermanos Carrasco pig farm in the state of Murcia–will stand trial for 14 charges of animal abuse. The criminal trial follows a 2018 investigation by Animal Equality, along with journalist, […]
Affordable housing where animals are allowed is challenging for pet owners – Daily News
[ad_1] “Seventy-three percent of dog owners agree that their pet brings them closer to their neighbors and 49 percent of cat owners said the same.” (Photo courtesy of petsandpeoplephotos.org) I try to practice moments of gratitude every day of the year. But around the Thanksgiving holiday, I tend to spend a bit more time […]
Animal shelter works to reunite lost pets with owners
[ad_1] BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) – Companion Animal Alliance, an open-intake shelter in East Baton Rouge Parish, is working to reunite pet owners with animals that were lost during Labor Day weekend. In a Facebook post, the shelter announced it took in 47 lost animals between Sept. 1 and Sept. 3. “We believe many of […]
Pet owners caught dumping dogs, but animal shelters say they’re at capacity
[ad_1] NEW ORLEANS — Pet rescues across New Orleans are pleading with the city to step up and help with the staggering number of pets being surrendered. One rescue shelter said they are getting 20 surrender requests a day, but they have a solution that could save the animals. Zeus’ Rescues shared their Nest camera […]