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Benefits of Pets in the Workplace (Infographic)

Feeling stressed at work? You may want to bring in your dog. Workers report that they feel less stressed and more productive when their pet is by their side. Are pets allowed at your workplace? Source: care2

Posted On : May, 02 2013 | Comments : 0

HOW TO: PROTECT YOUR FURNITURE FROM PETS

Pets are always the best addition to a home. But when they are the four legged, furry kind that tend to have their own ideas of what’s fun to play with, put hair all over and edit to make their own– things can get a little des [...]

Posted On : Apr, 30 2013 | Comments : 0

Why You Need to Take Your Cat to the Vet in a Carrier

Does your cat hate their carrier? Probably, but it's still really important that you use one when you're transporting them somewhere. Specifically, the veterinarian's office. It's also a pet peeve of veterinary staff when [...]

Posted On : Apr, 29 2013 | Comments : 0

Heroic Pet Chicken Saves Family From Fire (Yes, Chicken!)

Dogs hold the title of man's best friend, and are constantly making headlines for doing all sorts of amazing things like rescuing their owners and keeping toddlers safe through freezing nights. Good for them; but there are other remar [...]

Posted On : Apr, 18 2013 | Comments : 0

How To Keep Pets Safe From Coyotes

It happens far too often. Unsuspecting pet owners let their dogs and cats out to play or do their business in the backyard and before they know it – a predator looking for a quick meal has attacked and injured their pet or worse. [...]

Posted On : Apr, 01 2013 | Comments : 0

Food Stamps For Pets There’s An Organization For That

Have you ever sat back and said to yourself that you’d like a pet, but, in this unstable economy, don’t think you’d have the money to support one? If you answered yes to that question, then Pet Food Stamps is for you! P [...]

Posted On : Feb, 28 2013 | Comments : 0

We can do better for our pets

Here are figures to make us ashamed. Last year, an estimated 1,600 cats were deliberately killed in Kitchener. While some were sick or injured, the fatal problem for the vast majority was that, although they were healthy, they were simply [...]

Posted On : Feb, 02 2013 | Comments : 0

From Persians to pets, cats compete at Monroe show

MONROE — In the show ring, he’s known as Grand Champion Nachrel Innoko, but you can call him Noki for short. Ranked the eighth-best cat in the world — yes, the world — by the Cat Fanciers’ Association overall [...]

Posted On : Jan, 28 2013 | Comments : 0

Homeless pets deserve a home of their own

Nevada Humane Society is a no-kill shelter by the standards of our industry, but the terminology may be a little misleading. It does not mean we never euthanize an animal but rather that we make these decisions based on what we believe is [...]

Posted On : Jan, 27 2013 | Comments : 0

New Zealander Wants to Ban Cats as Pets

Economist Gareth Morgan is worried that domestic cats are threatening the very existence of New Zealand’s native bird population. To that end, he has set up the website, Cats to Go, which encourages people to think twice about adopt [...]

Posted On : Jan, 23 2013 | Comments : 0

Pets not immune to cold temps

APPLETON - In times of extreme cold, it's important to make sure pets are also staying warm. Workers at Chances Animal Rescue in Appleton have some tips for protecting your pet from the chilly temps. \They say walks should be shortene [...]

Posted On : Jan, 21 2013 | Comments : 0

Pets who rule the roost: Bam & Charlie

Bam and Charlie are both obsessed with baskets, bags and boxes. I've had Bam for about four years and being old and grumpy she didn't take too well to my flatmate's new kitten Charlie arriving. They have a love/hate relationsh [...]

Posted On : Dec, 18 2012 | Comments : 0

People, pets flee chimney fire

A chimney fire damaged a home at 1814 W. Mission in northwest Spokane this morning just after 9 a.m. Three residents made it safely out of the home, as did two cats and several birds. Firefighters found smoke and flames on an exterior [...]

Posted On : Dec, 17 2012 | Comments : 0

Pets need charity during holidays too

As a volunteer for Pets of the Homeless, I would like to let the people of our community know that your donations are greatly appreciated for the disadvantaged people who cannot provide for their pets. As the holidays approach we should [...]