Category: Animals

A 12-year-old beagle with arthritis needs a forever home that’s easy-going, the Dakin Humane Society says. “Meet Brian, an easy-going older Beagle who is looking for an easy-going home,” the humane society said. “He enjoys the comforts of indoors but really enjoys being outside exploring like Beagles do.” The humane society thinks it’d be best to be in a home without children due to his age and arthritis. Read more: Animal Rescue League of Boston concerned for pets over tick population ‘explosion’ “He just doesn’t have that kind of energy,” the website states. He could do well with another dog…

Beach Dogs Walk-in Veterinarian Clinic in Harrison to close Feb. 1 Vet Dr. Laura Madsen to split her time between Agassiz, Hope clinics Beach Dogs Veterinary Walk-In Clinic’s last day is Jan. 29. VetDr. Laura Madsen will continue to see patients at Kent Veterinary Clinic and Coquihalla Veterinary Clinic. (Photo/Beach Dogs Veterinary Walk-In Clinic) Effective Jan. 29, Beach Dogs Veterinary Walk-in in Harrison Hot Springs will be closing its doors permanently. After the beginning of the month, Veterinarian Dr. Laura Madsen will continue to see patients at Kent…

There’s a reason why so many pet owners are excited about the best cat food delivery services: Just like our favorite dog food delivery services, these convenient subscriptions help customers stay on top of their cat’s specific nutritional needs—all without the hassle of frequent trips to the pet store. And whether you prefer to feed your feline fresh or dry food, there really is something out there for everyone. According to Bruce Kornreich, DVM, Ph.D., director of the Cornell Feline Health Center, the most important aspect of choosing what to feed your cat involves seeking out a reputable manufacturer. “The…

I was talking with a friend the other day about how on earth did we survive before the world of internet. I remember going on road trips with my family as a child, and how my parents would get in arguments due to incorrectly reading a map and missing the proper turn or exit. Thanks to Google Maps today, the only thing we have to worry about now is having the app take us down the wrong road. And also thanks to the internet today, I’m able to connect with pet lovers all over the world. Emily and I “met”…

A recent BC Civil Resolution Tribunal decision offers a cautionary warning to couples who share pets during a relationship – even after they break up. In the ruling, a woman was ordered to return a dog to her ex after a complicated arrangement went sour. The dispute centered around a dog named Bentley, who was shared by a BC couple who were in a romantic relationship. That relationship ended, but the two people continued to share a Bentley for eight years after the breakup. (Black Press Media isn’t identifying the two humans as the story is more about the lessons…

A family in southeastern Manitoba is slowly recovering from a terrible house fire when all their belongings were lost, and they are grateful for the community’s response and willingness to help. March 2nd was a regular day for the Neufeld family from La Broquerie, Manitoba. 12-year-old Emily and her two younger brothers were waiting for their parents to come home from work. It wasn’t until Emily decided to go downstairs to begin her chores that she noticed an unusual smell coming from the bathroom. “As I was going down the stairs, I smelled something like burning. So, I went down…

I’d left some equipment behind in the old location I used to keep bees, and hadn’t got around to moving it yet. Some new visitors took advantage of this des res – a brood box with a few frames in, a floor, and an inspection board acting as a roof, all piled up on top of a load of empty equipment. They’re against a wall and have a hedge and trees on the other side, providing shelter from the Cornish rain, and – in the last few days – the Cornish sun! I was surprised at how large a swarm…

TEXARKANA, Ark. – Animal advocates are offering low-cost spay and neuter clinics to help combat the overpopulation of pets in the Texarkana area. Last year, the Arkansas side of the city passed an ordinance requiring pets to be spayed or neutered. The spay and neuter clinic not only helps prevent unwanted litters, or pets that get dumped and left behind, but animal advocates say it also improves or promotes the animal’s health. Friends Furrever, a local animal rescue group, is sponsoring the clinic at the Texarkana shelter. Volunteer Virginia Rice says the clinic is especially helpful for pet owners living…