Archive for the ‘Pet News’ Category

Problems Still Plague Memphis Animal Shelter

Problems Still Plague Memphis Animal Shelter It’s been 15 months since the raid that resulted in an overhaul of shelter administration. Read more on Eyewitness News Memphis Perth Amboy council makes no decisions on animal control changes PERTH AMBOY — No decision has been made on any changes to the operation of the city’s animal [...]

Most American pet owners say their animals have a sixth sense: poll

Most American pet owners say their animals have a sixth sense: poll LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Lassie could always sense when Timmy was in trouble. Black Beauty knew the bridge was out. Now two-thirds of American pet owners say they can relate — their pets have a sixth sense about bad weather. Read more on [...]

Pet Insurance: Is It Worth the Cost?

Pet Insurance: Is It Worth the Cost? This post provided by GetRichSlowly.org. My cat, Monster, died two weeks ago after a struggle with c Read more on Forbes Shelters offer care for animals of domestic violence victims She came to the YWCA North Central Indiana looking for shelter from domestic violence. It was hard to [...]

A happy ending to dog’s incredible journey

A happy ending to dog’s incredible journey Otto, a 1-year-old chocolate Labrador retriever, struggled a little more Thursday than his mother and sister to jump up on the backyard trampoline. The dog, always on the skinny side because of a digestive disorder, was even thinner than usual. Read more on The Adobe Press Volunteer opportunities [...]

Animal rights activist harassed for speaking out against killing of dogs

Animal rights activist harassed for speaking out against killing of dogs A recent spate of incidents of stray dogs being thrashed to death or maimed in north Delhi have raised question marks on the role played by government agencies to check animal abuse. Read more on The Times of India No prison for woman in [...]

Coco, abandoned dog, recuperating at new home

Coco, abandoned dog, recuperating at new home Coco is homeless no more. The little brown miniature Pinscher-pug mix, found Monday after being abandoned in subfreezing weather, has already claimed his pillow and seems to fit in with his three doggy siblings at the Judy and Larry Demuth home near New Philadelphia. His paw is in [...]