One of my closest friends acquired a puppy, now a dog, a year ago. It’s cute but very needy: it can’t be left alone, and was instantly made king of the house, just as important and absorbing as a human baby. Whenever we walk out with it, like most male dogs, it lifts its leg … Read more
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MONTCLAIR, Calif. (KGO) — Frustration is mounting for pet owners in the East Bay after the sudden closure of the Montclair Veterinary Hospital. Now, some customers say requests for their pets’ medical records have gone unanswered. Sadie Black, the owner of 7-year-old Chihuahua mix Darla says it takes time for her to warm up to … Read more
Cats should be kept indoors between 10am and 3pm on hot sunny days to prevent skin cancer, while owners of pale-coloured pets should consider keeping their animals inside even in cooler weather, experts have advised. The charity Cats Protection said the warming climate meant they were increasingly seeing animals with sunburnt ear tips which needed … Read more
If money is the root of all evil, then the cat who paid to be the mayor of Hell is surely up to no good. Jinx, a cat-fluencer known for her bulging eyes and wobbly gait, assumed office after paying the unincorporated town in Michigan just $100 for the title—a ploy that has earned Hell-acious … Read more
The Sphynx cat – the hairless kind that looks like it has just been exhumed from an Egyptian tomb – was the seventh-most popular breed in Britain last year. I discovered this starting fact in a news story about a Sphynx that has been rescued from abusive cat breeders, after giving birth to around £140,000-worth … Read more
A woman has married her cat in an attempt to stop landlords from forcing her to give up her beloved pet. You can see her talk about the unusual wedding here: Deborah Hodge tied the knot with moggy India in a ceremony in a park that was presided over by a legally ordained friend. The … Read more
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) – Preventative care for pets can cost hundreds of dollars and the financial burden can be tough for some pet owners. In two weeks, Capital Humane Society is launching their new Pawsitive Impact Project. The Pawsitive Impact Project is a community resource program to provide income-qualified pet owners access to affordable preventative … Read more
Nothing can quite compare to the joy of returning home to a loyal companion after a long day. Whether they paw, fly or swim their way into our hearts, pets are superb at bringing some “paw-sitive” energy into our lives. Numerous studies demonstrate that socializing with animals improves one’s psychological health as they cause an … Read more
Every cat lover knows the benefits of having their very own feline friend. Cats are companions, have been proven to lower blood pressure, and gosh darnit they’re just so cute and soft. They also do hilarious things like chasing their tails, falling asleep on your face, and finding entertainment in a piece of string. On … Read more