An Isabella County sheriff’s deputy investigating a reported attempted rape at a property in Wise Township on Wednesday afternoon instead discovered a puppy mill from which 31 animals were rescued. The 48-year-old owner was due to be formally charged on Thursday afternoon, including in connection with the allegation that he restrained a 28-year-old woman and […]
Monthly Archives: June 2022
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If you’re one of the many who have spent hours of quality time with your pet since the pandemic, you know firsthand that their playfulness sometimes turns into mischief or meanness. Torn furniture, missing household items, broken electronics, muddy paw prints on the couch, and missed dog bites could be commonplace in households with an […]
Veterinary Care
Shepherd Veterinary Software Improves Customer Communication With All-New Pet Portal
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Shepherd’s Pet Portal strives to take the stress out of the front desk by giving customers the ability to request appointments and prescription refills online. “Shepherd users are alerted to new requests directly in the software to view and take action when time allows, simplifying their daily workflow.” said Dr. Barnes. “This is a must-have […]
Dog Breeding
Dr. Bonnie Franklin: Test May Detect Risky Gene Mutation in Sheepdogs | Four-legged friends and more
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I graduated from Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine. This probably makes me somewhat biased as to the Veterinary Clinical Pharmacology Laboratory at Washington State University in Pullman, Washington. But this lab has made great strides in research that has saved many dogs in the herding breed group — like Australian Shepherds — from […]
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A couple of New York State Troopers managed to pull a dog out of a culvert pipe in the town of Conklin. Authorities say Privates Jimmy Rasaphone and Ana Reynas were dispatched to verify a report of a dog getting stuck in a pipe. Rasaphone learned that a 13.5-year-old golden retriever named Lilah had been […]
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Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public domain They are the faithful companions of thousands of people. Now research shows the lockdown experience of Britain’s favorite dog breed has affected their lifestyle and veterinary care. Labs had similar levels of illness overall, but visited the vet less often during the first months of the pandemic, according to a new […]
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Reader says recent dog attack in Calgary that claimed the life of an elderly woman highlights the need for awareness I believe so, all life is precious, but that does not mean that all dogs should live or that everyone should be allowed to have dogs. For example, consider the case of the three dogs […]
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When Janeda Banelly was looking to adopt a dog, an animal shelter in Arizona gave her a warning before she saw Mr. Happy Face. “I was warned [he] might be inbred because he was so ugly,” she said in a press release. “The shelter staff tried to prepare me for what I was about to […]
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YOUNGSTOWN — The Ohio Supreme Court will likely decide in three to six months whether to hear an appeal of a ruling in the Mill Creek MetroParks Bikeway Eminent Domain case involving Diane Less of Angels for the Animals . If the court hears the case and rules in favor of Less, it […]
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Estrella enjoys some playtime outside in a playground at the Truckee Shelter. Supplied/Katia Kim-Herberichs SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — A stray dog who survived more than five weeks on her own, during which she was hit by a car and sustained injuries, is finally rehabilitated and ready for adoption. Estrella was first spotted in Tahoe […]
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Canine fertility clinics have exploded in the UK during the pandemic, experts have revealed, amid growing calls for greater industry scrutiny. The clinics offer services ranging from artificial insemination to ultrasound, semen analysis, progesterone testing and in some cases caesarean section. Such clinics can be used to support good breeding, but their rise has raised […]
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Shut down all puppy mills I am responding to the recent article in the Daily Progress (6/16/22) by Andrew Cain of the Richmond Times Dispatch, “Beagle factory closing, puppies up for adoption”. As noted in the article, Inotiv (in Indiana) is the “mother” company (unhealthy choice of words) of the Virginia beagle factory, Envigo, (in […]
Veterinary Care
Texas SPCA extends suspension on admissions and adoptions, more dogs test positive for distemper
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DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) – The Texas SPCA announced Wednesday that it is continuing to suspend adoptions and admissions due to an outbreak of distemper. On June 8, the Texas SPCA announced they were suspending adoptions and admissions for at least two weeks due to at least two dogs infected with distemper, a highly contagious and potentially […]
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So far, four finalists have been selected. These fine specimens will be joined by three others for Wednesday evening’s final, where an exceptional dog will be crowned best in show. Now, on to the dogs! The WKC recognizes 211 different dog breeds, and the goal of the competition is to find the dogs that most […]
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LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) — Many pet store owners and animal welfare advocates have spoken to the Clark County Commission on a proposal to ban sales of popular pets at local stores. After FOX5 told you about Commissioner Michael Naft’s proposal for pet stores in Clark County, the stores told FOX5 that they mounted a […]
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British Columbia plans to double the number of spaces for subsidized students at Saskatoon college, but it’s not enough to meet demand. doctors feel the tension Pet owners, farmers, ranchers and animal rescue groups are feeling the pinch of a province-wide shortage of veterinary services and the problem is expected to worsen in northern British […]
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Cigi Sparks Catawba Valley Health System In the halls of Catawba Valley Medical Center, there are nurses, doctors, staff members and patients. From time to time there is a four-legged friend. After a brief hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the CVMC pet therapy program is back in operation. One of the most frequent pets […]
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To the Editor – Thank you very much, Herald-Republic staff, for your many years of kindness and animal welfare coverage. I joined the Board of the Humane Society in 1971 and served for over 20 years. I was secretary, then president, for part of the time the new shelter was being built at the Greenway. […]
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Orange County’s ban on the retail sale of puppies and kittens, set to go into effect Wednesday, survived a legal challenge by three pet store owners who argued the new order would put them in jeopardy. bankruptcy. In a six-page decision, Circuit Judge Vincent Chiu said attorneys for two Orlando franchises Petland and Breeders Pick […]
Dog Breeding
Larger mixed-breed dogs can be rehomed in HDB apartments after a two-year pilot program
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SINGAPORE: Larger mixed-breed dogs can be rehomed in Housing and Development Board (HDB) apartments after Project ADORE’s expanded criteria were made official on Saturday June 18, the Animal and Veterinary Service (AVS) said. It comes after a two-year pilot program for revised size limits for dogs and the expansion of the K9 adoption program. Project […]
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BEACHWOOD, Ohio — The senior programs go to Mandel JCC: The Mandel Jewish Community Center, 260001 S. Woodland Road in Beachwood, offers a free program for community members ages 60 and older that allows them to better connect with one another. After a pandemic hiatus, the program is back, offering a range of social and […]
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add to folder: Folders shared with you The FTC has reached an agreement with JAB Consumer Partners, owner of Compassion-First Pet Hospitals and National Veterinary Associates, Inc., two companies that operate chains of veterinary clinics providing general, specialty and emergency care, and SAGE Veterinary Partners , LLC to resolve allegations that JAB’s proposed $1.1 billion […]
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It is the culmination of several minutes of relentless research. Cassius Marcellus Coolidge is the American artist responsible for the ubiquitous paintings of “dogs playing poker” that have haunted our society since the late 1800s. But Coolidge (or Kash as he liked to be called) was an artist with a lot more reach than we […]
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Sony Music Entertainment and Neon Hum An Iowa businessman is seen as a leader in a national program to sell dogs raised in puppy mills to pet stores across the country, even in cities and states where puppy mills puppies are prohibited. A new podcast details how he did it. A seven-episode podcast series called […]
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Photo: PHOTOJAGODKA/Depositphotos Puppy mills are notorious for being mass breeding grounds for dogs where animal health is neglected for human profit. Rabbits and kittens can also be raised in inhumane conditions similar to puppy mills. Many of these animals go to pet stores where unsuspecting consumers may be unaware of the cruel practices and hidden […]
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COLORADO SPRINGS — Founder’s Day charities are asking the community for volunteers and donations to support their cause. Here are some notable mentions: find hope Reclaiming Hope cares for survivors of sex trafficking at the point of recovery, during recovery and reintegration by addressing their physical, emotional and spiritual needs. The organization travels with survivors […]
Veterinary Care
Authorities and the Humane Society rescue 47 cats from hot vehicle at Minnesota rest area
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Nearly 50 cats found living in stuffy and unsanitary conditions inside a vehicle at a far north metro rest area on Tuesday are now in the care of the Animal Humane Society. Deputies from the Chisago County Sheriff’s Office and State Patrol responded to a rest area along Interstate 35 near Harris, Minnesota after receiving […]
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CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) – The embattled Virginia dog-breeding facility that earlier this year was ordered to stop selling dogs avoided further censure on Monday, as a judge The federal government ordered the company and the U.S. attorney to agree to relocate the beagles held there. Envigo has been the subject of intense scrutiny since […]
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ROCK HILL, SC (CN2 NEWS) – in our digital dashboard, Lancaster County Council has completed the Government Institute, Job Fair in Indian Land and Puppy Yoga with the Humane Society. Lancaster County Council – as a group – claim to have achieved the feat of every member graduating from the Institute of Government for County […]
Dog Socialization
Burnaby’s Pacific Assistance Dogs Society issues urgent appeal for puppy raisers and guardians
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Known as PADS, it uses 35 new volunteers to care for and train the young puppies. In “urgent need” of volunteers. It’s the public plea of a Burnaby-based company in the search for 20 new volunteer puppy raisers and at least 15 new puppy sitters for its West Coast region. While there are many types […]
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Foster rescues help get animals out of shelters and allow organizations to learn more about an animal’s personality and needs to better match them to their forever homes. Albert’s Dog Lounge Rescue, a volunteer-run dog rescue service based in Whitewater, has moved from what are known as “off-truck” adoptions – where animals are sometimes matched […]
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A dog is man’s best friend. Having a pet can bring immense joy to the parent of the animal Training a puppy is relatively easier than training an adult dog. A dog is man’s best friend. Having a pet can bring immense joy to the parent of the animal. However, training your pet becomes an […]
Puppy Mill
Musical memorabilia from Whitney Houston, Michael Jackson, Oasis and more will be auctioned off in Newcastle
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Memorabilia from world famous musicians will be sold at a massive music auction in Newcastle this month. Whitney Houston, Michael Jackson, Tom Jones, Oasis, Bob Dylan and Paul McCartney are among the artists who will see some of their tour memorabilia under the hammer of auctioneers Anderson & Garland on June 15. Touring jackets, passes […]
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HOUSTON – Many Houstonians keep their dogs indoors during the hottest hours of the day, but for some the only time they can exercise their dogs is during the day. Protecting dogs from heat-related illnesses Dog owners share how they keep their dogs from overheating during the summer months. They spoke with FOX 26 about […]
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By SCOTT MCKIE BP One-feather staff For two days, pet owners lined up with their cats and dogs at the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds for veterinary services. Volunteers from the Washington State-based Christian Veterinary Mission provided services on the Qualla border for the first time June 10-11. As Shane Davis, left, Cherokee Animal Control program manager, […]
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Newton, aptly nicknamed Newt, is a red Labrador retriever trained to detect several species of turtles. He comes to work every day eager to get there and is delighted to be paid in tennis balls. Newt and his manager, St. Lawrence University senior Julia Sirois, are weeks away from a six-week summer project to study […]
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ROCHESTER, NY (WROC) – Stay up to date on the latest headlines in today’s Sunrise Smart Start on Friday, June 10, 2022. Rochester police officials said a man was hospitalized after he was shot overnight while sitting in a vehicle parked on the southwest side of town. Authorities say officers responded to the Reynolds Street […]
Veterinary Care
U.S. Representatives Nancy Mace and Buddy Carter ensure House passage of legislation to end FDA animal testing warrants
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Left: U.S. Representative Nancy Mace, RS.C. | Right: U.S. Representative Buddy Carter, R-Ga. FDA-TESTED | Photo credit: Craig Swanson Logo of the Center for a Humane Economy U.S. Representatives Nancy Mace and Buddy Carter ensure House passage of legislation to end FDA animal testing warrants Securing House passage of Republican-led legislation in a Congress when […]
Dog Breeding
Pastoral Pups: The 10 most popular adorable pastoral dog breeds in the UK – including the loyal German Shepherd 🦮
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Dog ownership has skyrocketed in the past two years according to the Dog clubthe lockdown meaning people felt more empowered to open their homes to a new pup. But with 221 different pedigree dog breeds to choose from, there’s a lot of thought to be done before choosing your perfect pooch – whether you want […]
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CLEARWATER – Pinellas County currently has six retail stores that can sell cats and dogs, and they can all stay in business for now; however, due to the measures taken on June 7, it is unlikely that there will be more. After listening to approximately two hours of public testimony followed by a lengthy discussion […]
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YOUNGSTOWN — The Mill Creek MetroParks Board of Commissioners has asked the Ohio Supreme Court to overturn a decision by a central Ohio appeals court that found MetroParks lacked jurisdiction to use eminent domain to acquire property for the third phase of its cycle path. MetroParks announced last month that it would appeal […]
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(Photo credit: Ian Gwinn/Getty Images) Maintaining optimal heart health is a crucial part of your dog’s well-being. In addition to lowering the chances of developing some kind of heart disease, dogs with healthy hearts tend to lead more active and fulfilling lives. Fortunately, keeping your dog’s heart health in check is something that can be […]
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A warrant has been issued for a Quebec man who failed to appear in court on Monday for a lawsuit related to a New Brunswick kennel. Eric Couture was due to stand trial in Miramichi Provincial Court on charges related to a large dog seizure two years ago. Judge Johanne-Marguerite Landry issued arrest warrants for […]
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FAIR HAVEN, Vermont (WCAX) — Mayor Murfee is a doggie politician with a plan. There he bites the ribbon announcing the opening of his latest fundraising effort, the Fur Haven Dog Park. “He was the head of our dog park committee. He flogged me all the time…I take care of my dog park, you know,” […]
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Iowa landed a spot as the second-worst state in the nation for puppy mills, according to an annual report released by the Humane Society of the United States. In Iowa, 17 puppy breeding facilities were on the list. Many were repeats from previous years. Only Missouri, with 26 puppy mills listed, ranks higher. The Horrible […]
Dog Breeding
The Queen’s love affair with corgis is older than her 70-year reign; know how much she has
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More than 70 corgies lined the lawn at Balmoral Castle in Scotland to mark Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee on Saturday. While the 96-year-old has been closely associated with racehorses, no animal has been closer to her than the short-legged dog breed. In her lifetime, she has owned 30 members of her favorite dog breed. […]
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This action could bring barking of joy. In the final hours of the 2022 legislative session, state lawmakers passed a bill that would ban pet stores from selling animals supplied by abusive breeders or “puppy mills” — and instead encourage the adoption of dogs and cats in rescue shelters. The measure, sponsored by Sen. Michael […]
Veterinary Care
SAGE Veterinary Centers join the NVA family to advance their shared goal of world-class specialist and emergency veterinary care
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AGOURA HILLS, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–National Veterinary Associates (“NVA”), a leading global pet care organization and community of more than 1,400 veterinary hospitals and pet resorts, is proud to announce that SAGE Veterinary Centers (“SAGE”), a leading provider of specialty services and emergency medicine, has officially joined the NVA family, having completed the previously announced acquisition. SAGE […]
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A dog owner has been left shaken after a man punched her pug and tried to steal her from her garden in Orchard Park. Leon Sam, along with his family members, had noticed a man walking down his street several times in 15 minutes around 10 a.m. on Tuesday, May 31. Shortly after, he heard […]
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STRONGSVILLE, Ohio — About a year ago our wonderful dog Finn came to us from China. I am the founder of Golden Treasures Golden Retriever Rescueand we worked with China Rescue Dogs to bring Finn here. Unsurprisingly, there was a language barrier. Finn speaks Chinese and I don’t! It took about a month to teach […]