Monthly Archives: June 2021

West Virginia cuts animal shelter deaths in annual report

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. – West Virginia has reduced the number of animal shelter deaths from this year’s annual figures, according to reports. Courtesy of Best Friend’s Animal Society The Best Friend’s Animal Society ranked West Virginia 23rd for rescuing most dogs and cats from shelters in its pet rescue dashboard. Of …

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You love your dog. Does your dog love you back?

Rick Allen is an obedience specialist who, unsurprisingly, identifies as a dog lover. But there’s one moment in particular that stands out from him – a moment when, he believes, a dog subtly let him know that love is going both ways. “I ran into my house a few years …

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Hot dogs and cool cats for Sunday Times-Reporter

Catitude, a 1 to 2 year old female, is one of the cats available at the Tuscarawas County Humane Society Animal Shelter, 1432 Tall Timber Road NE, New Philadelphia. Don’t be fooled by the name, Catitude is a sweet and affectionate cat. She was found wandering. She gets along well …

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Walk-in adoption center reopens | New

PITTSFORD – Working in an animal shelter can make people forget how much they love people, said Sandy Creed. Creed is usually the first staff member to arrive at the Rutland County Humane Society on a daily basis. The shelter closed its adoption center to walk-in visitors when the coronavirus …

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Kennel abandoned to be another dog treasure

Illegal dumping is the bane of every community in our city. However, some community members try to add to the beauty of their surroundings rather than destroy it. One of those community members is local Jeanie Abbott, an animal rights activist and activist who after seeing a Facebook post about …

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Pet shelter set up for spine fire evacuees

The towns of Pine and Strawberry remain under evacuation order as the Backbone Fire expands beyond 32,000 acres, without containment yet. Emergency shelters have been set up in Payson for people, their pets and livestock. Melissa Sevigny of KNAU spoke with Bretta Nelson of the Arizona Humane Society who is …

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The animal board reaches its maximum capacity

LA CROSSE, Wisconsin (WXOW) – The ‘Fun Fur Pets’ boarding and training center hit capacity over the weekend with more people traveling now than for sure. Chief animal caretaker Eve Molzhon said this was another result of the 36% increase in pet ownership during the pandemic. More and more people …

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Adopters continue to pass on an “easy going” dog

OCALA, Florida – Canyon was recovered as a stray animal by Marion County Animal Services on March 13, 2020, the day then-President Donald Trump declared the COVID-19 pandemic a national emergency. What would you like to know Mixed-breed dog named Canyon spent 463 days at Marion County Animal Shelter Canyon …

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Humanitarian company looking for employees | Local News

Like businesses and organizations around the world, the Fort Defiance Humane Society struggles to fill positions. This news was one of many topics discussed at the organization’s monthly board meeting on Wednesday night, held at Defiance’s Buffalo Wild Wings restaurant. Lisa Weaner, director of animal shelter Justin F. Coressel, informed …

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Animal shelters urgently need adoptive parents

WARREN, Ohio (WKBN) – Several local animal shelters are looking for people willing to welcome homeless animals because they are running out of space in their facilities. With 31 dogs brought in pairs human cases, 26 cats removed from a recent hoarding situation and a mother and four puppies abandoned …

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Pet of the week: Mushu

EUGENE, Ore. – Mushu loves to fetch and is particularly good at entertaining himself while playing with a toy. This young pit bull terrier mix can be nervous in new settings, so he’s looking for a patient family that will give him time to get comfortable in his new home. …

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7 ways to make a difficult decision in life

How do I go about making a difficult decision in life? To help you make the tough decisions in life better, we’ve asked business leaders this question to get their best advice. From seeking professional advice to aligning your decisions with your values, there are many ways to feel more …

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Oman: cancer treatment, research center to open in July

The center is expected to receive around 80% of cancer patients in the Sultanate over the next three years, making the Sultan Qaboos Integrated Center for Cancer Treatment and Research the largest provider of cancer treatment services in the Sultanate. Illustrative image. Image Credit: Shutterstock Muscat: The state-of-the-art Cancer Research …

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The dilemma: resentment over the COVID-19 vaccine

After 15 long months, The Banks Animal Hospital has finally reopened. The thriving practice of 6 small animal physicians has strictly followed CDC guidelines and taken extra precautions to ensure the safety of its 44 team members. Staff continued to wear masks although this was not mandatory for vaccinated staff. …

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Pet Insurance For Dogs: Is It Worth It?

A pet insurance plan can give you peace of mind whether your hunting dog is prone to trauma in the field or suddenly has an unexpected medical problem. (Photo Camille Noldan) June 10, 2021 By Chris Ingram Whether or not you openly admit gambling and cover betting, whether you train …

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5 unstoppable trends to invest $ 10,000 in right now

Market crashes, double-digit corrections, and periods of heightened volatility are more common than you probably think. However, patience pays off for long-term investors. Since 1980, the benchmark S&P 500 has averaged a total annual return, including dividend payments, of 11%. That’s good enough to double your money with dividend reinvestment …

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