The first month of the year is often rife with resolutions. This year, among the usual suspects is a rising commitment to sustainability across every aspect of our lives — from the way we travel to the things we eat. Now, the sustainable effort is extending to our pets. At…
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This $200 Air Purifier That Shoppers Call Their ‘Dream Machine’ Is Just $43 at Amazon
Dotdash Meredith and Yahoo Inc. may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below. “I can tell the difference after leaving it on in the room” People / Tyler Roeland It’s that time of year: Allergies are rife. Sure, you could self-soothe with eye drops and rely…
Ukraine: Elderly residents living put with pets in abandoned east
“God protects me,” says 73-year-old Tamara. She’s one of the few people who have stayed in the town of Konstantinivka, eastern Ukraine. “If there is a need, God will save me. If not,” she added with a shrug, “it is what it is.” Tamara has lived in the same flat…
Vets provide free care for Calgary-area pets
The average vet bill can cost anywhere from a few hundred all the way up to thousands of dollars, which is why Parachutes For Pets helped 50 low income families cover the hefty burden. Melissa David, founder of the non-profit organization, said the vaccine clinic held Saturday at Fen Vet…
University of Guelph experts weigh in on avian flu risk in pets and humans
Migration season is underway and scientists warn it could fuel the spread and evolution of avian influenza. “Because we have birds moving this time of year, it creates some added risk,” said Scott Weese, a professor at the Ontario Veterinary College and the University of Guelph. “We’re getting birds coming…
Toronto Humane Society searches for owner of abandoned dog
Toronto Humane Society searches for owner of abandoned dog | The Star “,”heading”:””,”fullWindow”:false,”fullBleed”:false,”showFullBleedOnMobile”:false,”headColor”:””,”type”:”html5mobile”,”textColor”:””,” mobileImageUrl”:””,”bgColor”:””,”imageUrl”:””,”registeredOnly”:false,”linkUrl”:””,”aodaTitle”:”instagram”,”internalScroll”:false,”displayStyle” :”small-up”},”text”:”“Our Urgent Care program is vital in preserving the human-animal bond and preventing animals from entering the shelter system,” Tegan Buckingham, director of marketing and development for the humane society , said in an email to…
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A US Navy nuclear test on Bikini Atoll in the Marshall Islands.FPG/Getty Images In modern-day war, the fear of a nuclear bomb is real. If a nuclear attack were headed toward the US, residents would have fewer than 30 minutes to prepare. Actions immediately following a nuclear bomb blast amid…
Volunteer, donation-based food bank for Winnipeg pets asks for help amid ‘all time high’ need
A volunteer and donation-based food bank for cats and dogs in Winnipeg is desperate for help, as they say the need for their services is at an all-time high amid rising inflation. Lisa Davis, manager of the Animal FoodBank‘s Winnipeg branch, says there are 51 cats in the city that…
