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National Pet Day
April 10, 2020
Many love their pets more than they love people – and we can’t blame them when they are as cute and cuddly as some of our record holders. While every owner thinks their pet is amazing in their own way, there are some that are Officially Amazing because they hold Guinness World Records titles. So […]
Designer Dog Breeds
April 10, 2020
The upside of spending so much more time indoors is you’ve got more time to look at cool dogs on the Internet. The labradoodle (Labrador and poodle) was the first “designer breed” that boasted widespread popular appeal. They were first created in the middle of the 20th century. They didn’t gain popularity until the early […]
Pet food donations
April 10, 2020
The agency responsible for animal welfare in British Columbia is making an urgent appeal for pet food donations to help vulnerable pet guardians during the COVID-19 crisis. The BC SPCA says it isn’t just families affected by the virus; it’s their pets too, and assistance is needed for thousands of cats and dogs in the […]
Interacting with therapy dogs
April 10, 2020
Interacting with a therapy dog for a couple of minutes may help lower stress in physicians and nurses working in emergency departments, say researchers. A therapy dog is a dog that is trained to provide affection, comfort and support to people in hospitals, retirement homes, nursing homes, schools, libraries or disaster areas. “Many healthcare workers […]
Seattle-area pet-service providers launch new program
April 9, 2020
Just as other businesses have been impacted by the closures mandated by Gov. Jay Inslee in a state-wide effort to reduce COVID-19 closures, so to have Tamara Bean and Cameron Thompson. While the Seattle-area Fetch Pet Care franchisees and regional partners, however, normally offer a range of animal services, the pair are now focusing on […]
Owning a pet, is it good for you?
April 9, 2020
If you own a pet we don’t need to tell you how they brighten your day at the wag of a tail or the twitch of a nose. But did you know that scientific studies have also shown that owning a pet can be good for your physical and mental health? Pets help keep your […]
Benefits Seen For Seniors Having Pets
April 9, 2020
Pets bring much joy to the lives they touch. So it should come as no surprise that the 2019-2020 National Pet Owners Survey, which was conducted by the American Pet Products Association, found that about 85 million families in the United States own a pet. In Canada, 7.5 million households are home to companion animals, […]
24-hour McDoggals takeaway service during coronavirus lockdown
April 9, 2020
The Dog in a Doublet pub near Whittlesey launched the 24-hour roadside takeaway service ‘McDoggals’ on March 26 to passers-by, such as key workers like paramedics as well as the general public. John McGinn, owner of Dog in a Doublet alongside wife Della, was preparing for a busy Mother’s Day weekend before being told to […]
K9 unit tracks, arrests Barrie man in swamp following residential break-in
April 9, 2020
A track into a swamp by Peterborough Police Service dog Isaac resulted in officers locating a suspect following a residential break-in in Cavan Monaghan Township on Wednesday night. According to the Peterborough Police Service, around 11:10 p.m. a neighbour called police to report suspicious activity at a home on Larmer Line. Police allege suspects broke […]
Livestream warrior puppies playing and snuggling
April 9, 2020
You’re stuck at home. Your anxiety is high. The walls are closing in on you. Luckily, we have a fix for that. Livestreaming puppies. Warrior Canine Connection is a pioneering organization that utilizes its mission based trauma recovery model to help wounded warriors reconnect with life, their families, their communities, and each other. WCC’s program not […]
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