BATON ROUGE — Pet adoptions were free all week for animals from the Companion Animal Alliance in Baton Rouge. CAA waived adoption fees for spayed and neutered shelter animals in partnership with Bissell Pet Foundation’s national campaign, “Empty The Shelter” week. Sunday was the last day of the event where people could have their fees waved. […]
Rise in animal disease that can infect humans seen in Minnesota
Authorities say there is an increase in cases of tularemia cases in the state, a disease that affects animals, mostly cats but that can also infect people. The state department of health and the state board of animal health say normally only about seven cases are reported annually, but last year 21 cases were reported […]
Chihuahua & Tortoise Make The Cutest Pair! – InspireMore
There’s pretty much nothing cuter than an inter-species friendship, and this chihuahua and tortoise duo is no different. These besties may not come from the same backgrounds… but that doesn’t mean they can’t have fun! Tilly G the Tortoise and Skippy the Dog are as cute as could be. And, interestingly enough, there about the […]
Garland Animal Shelter reunite pets after storms – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
Recent storms have displaced families, including their furry companions. In a post on Facebook, Garland Animal Shelter & Adoption Center asked community members who are missing pets to visit the shelter website, call or stop by the shelter. The shelter had 70 animals arrive since Tuesday and has only reunited 12 pets with their families. […]
Tulsa adding animal shelter to help homeless stay with pets
Tim Stanley , Mike Simons Since she lost her husband earlier this year, not much has gone right for Debi Copeland. But having a friend at her side, she said, has at least helped her survive emotionally. “We’re both very laid back. I think she gets that from me,” she said of Lily, her canine […]
The Geronimo Animal Rescue Team is trying to save pets, strays on the San Carlos Apache Reservation
Coverage of tribal natural resources is supported in part by Catena Foundation Gabriel Pietrorazio/KJZZ Two stray dogs were fed with canned pet food on the San Carlos Apache Reservation. Julie Cassadore fed a couple of strays by pouring two cans of dog food onto the concrete ground outside a metal-sided warehouse that the nonprofit Geronimo […]
Should Pets Have the Same Medical Care As People? What Pet Guardians Think
Now that many more options are available for our pets, do people think advanced veterinary care is always a good thing or that it sometimes goes too far? Photo: SeventyFour/Shutterstock By Zazie Todd PhD This page contains affiliate links which means I may earn a commission on qualifying purchases at no cost to you. These […]
Animal sanctuary takes in more pets than ever in its 40th year
An animal sanctuary in Somerset celebrating its 40th year says it is facing its toughest time yet. More than 10,000 abandoned or rescued animals have been helped by Happy Landings since it began in 1984. But more pets than ever have been brought in by desperate owners struggling to make ends meet. To support its […]
Refrain from giving rabbits as Easter gift, animal advocates urge – NBC Los Angeles
With Easter a little over a week away, shelter officials and animal rescue groups in Riverside County are urging people not to buy rabbits as holiday gifts for children. They say that what begins as a well-meaning gesture often leads to abandoned animals when the novelty wears off and families realize they’re not equipped to […]
El Paso Animal Services to provide free Microchips for pets Saturday
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Daylight savings is around the corner, and in an effort to raise awareness on the importance of pet microchips The City of El Paso Animal Services Department is hosting a series of free microchip clinics. It’s called the “Straylight Savings” Time Initiative. It’s happening Saturday at Clardy Fox library from […]