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Share this post or save it for later Plus: check out the winners of the Cutest Crowler contest; The Paw Valley Challenge starts on Sunday In March, the Lawrence Humane Society provided 172 pets with free, low-cost vaccines, distributed 5,000 pounds of pet food and donated 800 pounds of kitty litter. None of this was …

Dr. Jessica Roberts of the Boulevard Veterinary Clinic in North Little Rock said many of her patients suffer from allergies this time of year. NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Does allergy season make you cough and sneeze? This time of year can also be difficult for your four-legged friends. Dr. Jessica Roberts of the Boulevard …

Blair H. Campbell RUTLAND — Blair Hendron Campbell, 86, passed away peacefully at his home on April 22, 2022, surrounded by loved ones. Born March 28, 1936, in Beaver Falls, New York, the son of Francis and Florence Campbell, Blair and his sister, Virginia Isaacson, lived in various parts of the United States growing up. …

Tis the season for caring for cats and dogs, and the Albuquerque Department of Animal Welfare is hosting a virtual puppy and kitten shower through April 30 to stock up on the most needed Provisions to accommodate nearly 2,000 kittens and 400 puppies that they expect to welcome during the warm months. In previous years, …

Source: CARE4Paws Since the start of the pandemic, the non-profit organization CARE4Paws has distributed more than 850,000 pounds of pet food to families in need through its mobile veterinary clinic and regular community events. As life returns to normal for many in the community, thousands of Santa Barbara County families are still struggling to pay …

As someone who grew up in a family that cherishes pets as part of the family, I have developed a passion for animals and their well-being. I have observed pets and their relationship with their owners through my own experiences as well as my experience as caregivers in a veterinary clinic. I can say with …

At the park near Duboce Triangle in San Francisco, 5 p.m. is canine happy hour. About 40 dogs run, chase balls and wrestle, while their owners coo and 90s hip-hop blasts out of a portable speaker. One recent afternoon, a Chihuahua mix named Honey lay down on a bench wearing a blue tutu and pearl …

Are you or do you know an ATHENA leader? The Monmouth Regional Chamber of Commerce (MRCC) ATHENA Awards Committee is now seeking 2,022 nominees from across the state of New Jersey who represent the ideals honored at this important annual signing event. Applications must be submitted no later than Thursday, June 30, 2022. The prestigious …

We pet owners have all received notification from our veterinary clinics that after the clinics close for the day, we must take our pets to Victoria or Nanaimo to be treated for medical problems. We have three veterinary clinics in Duncan, one in Chemainus and one in Mill Bay. Why can’t each of these five …

FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners moved forward with improvement plans for four county parks during its April 12 business session. Improvements to Sawnee Mountain Park, Sharon Springs Park, Central Park and Fowler Park will cost the county a total of approximately $693,000. The lion’s share of the money – $540,500 …

Many of us wouldn’t be without our pets, but there’s no doubt they can be a big expense when things go wrong. It can be stressful when your pet is not well and if you are also worried about money it can make the situation worse. The longer your pet is sick, the worse their …

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) – Pet owners unit at Meyer’s Tails Up Farm in Belvidere for the opportunity to learn how to perform CPR and rescue breathing measures on their four-legged family members. Course attendees say it’s extremely important to know about CPR for pets because sometimes a dog can get into trouble and there’s no …

Parents will know it’s hard to keep the kids entertained this Easter, but LEGO is here to save the holidays. The LEGO Group has rounded up some of its best toys that are sure to keep the kids and children in your family busy while schools are closed. Enjoy endless hours of fun with LEGO …

The Veterinary Mental Health Initiative, which provides free support groups and one-on-one help to veterinarians across the country, helped Razyeeh Mazaheri overcome the anxiety she was feeling. Marc Primiano hide caption toggle caption Marc Primiano The Veterinary Mental Health Initiative, which provides free support groups and one-on-one help to veterinarians across the country, helped Razyeeh …

NEILLSVILLE — A 36-year-old Thorp woman, authorities say, tied a dog’s front legs together and dumped him on a road. He pleaded without contest on Tuesday afternoon to intentionally mistreating an animal. Clark County Circuit Judge Lyndsey Brunette found Jill M. Warminski guilty of misdemeanor animal abuse and obstruction of an officer. The animal abuse …

First aid training can be an essential tool to ensure that you and your loved ones can respond quickly and appropriately in an emergency situation. If you have dogs and cats in your household, make sure emergency preparedness extends to them. In honor of April being National Pet First Aid Awareness Month, keep your furry …

The RSPCA is warning dog owners to keep chocolate away from their fur babies this Easter. The animal welfare body said that while many will be enjoying their Easter chocolate in the coming weeks, it was important to remember that theobromine, a compound found in cocoa, is toxic to dogs and other pets at certain …

OLEAN — If you’ve ever had a health scare with your cat or dog and can’t see your regular vet, a new pet emergency service in town can help. Enchanted Mountains Emergency Veterinary Care, located at Westgate Plaza at 700 W. State St., is about to open and begin responding to medical emergencies for local …

TRENTON – Kicking off National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, Acting Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Highway Safety (HTS) today announced the results of a 2021 study that found at any one time, one in five drivers on some high-impact New Jersey crash lanes were driving distracted. The study, commissioned by HTS …