Golf tournament raises funds to support Murillo Mutts

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Murillo Mutts Respite Refuge partners with Janzen’s Pharmacy to host an inaugural charity golf tournament at the Fort William Country Club on Monday. THUNDER BAY — Sunshine, golf and puppies shaped up to create a fun Monday afternoon at the Fort William Golf and Country Club. Murillo Mutts Respite Refuge partnered with Janzen’s Pharmacy for an inaugural charity golf tournament to support the animal welfare and rescue agency. The purpose of the event is to raise $15,000, said Janzen’s owner and pharmacist, Brenda Adams, who’s been a lifelong pet lover and advocates with animal groups across the city. Murillo Mutts…

Should you take pet snakes to sunbathe in the park?

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A man has been spotted sunbathing with 20 of his snakes in a local park, setting off a debate among internet users about which pets are appropriate, and which aren’t, for public spaces. The Friends of Barshaw Park Facebook group said it had been contacted by several people “with concerns about someone bringing snakes into the park”, which is in Paisley, Scotland. A post read: “It has been reported that recently 20 snakes were brought in by the person. “Renfrewshire Council has told us that no-one has permission to bring snakes into Barshaw Park. The police request that if you…

Colborne Veterinary Clinic treats its clients and pets like family

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Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News Facility marked 50th year in 2022 Published Jan 07, 2023 • Last updated Jan 09, 2023 • 3 minute read Dr. Paul Arora, owner of Colborne Veterinary Clinic, holds Hoshi, the clinic cat. The Simcoe area veterinary clinic marked its 50th year in 2022 serving the Norfolk, Haldimand and Brant County areas. CHRIS ABBOTT jpg, TN Article content Colborne Veterinary Clinic has 50-plus-one reasons to celebrate the New Year. Advertisements 2 This advertisement has not been loaded yet, but your article continues below. Article content The veterinary clinic, located on Highway 24 just north…

Oxfordshire pets which are looking for a new home

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Milo (Image: Blue Cross) A pets re-homing center in Burford is looking for new owners for a variety of animals, including cats, dogs, horses and guinea pigs. Blue Cross is a charity which provides specialist care and support for pets and their re-homing center in Burford is looking for new owners for a wide variety of animals. As part of the Oxford Mail’s campaign to help re-home pets, below is a full list of animals at Burford who require a new home. READ MORE: Boris Johnson is a ‘problem solver’ but his ‘career is over’ Milo Oxford Mail: Milos Milo…

Want to keep your pets safe and healthy? This tech’s for you

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As a pet owner and staff member at the DIBS dog rescue, one of Mary Lessard’s biggest fears is losing one of the organization’s rescue dogs or her own furry friends. Open this photo in gallery: DIBS dog rescue uses Tractive smart collars to keep track of the 200 dogs they rehome annually. The collar uses GPS tracking to trace their location should they go missing.HANDOUTS That fear came true when an adoptee frantically called DIBS after their new family member went missing. Thankfully, the rescue, which rehomes dogs from Mexico and has foster homes in the Greater Toronto Area…

Pet owners warned of dangerous yet common household item

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Following her usual morning routine, Chrissy Villarreal kissed her dog Petey goodbye as she left for work. It was the last time he would do so. And it was all because of a preventable accident. Vets are warning too many furry friends are getting their paws on the common and seemingly harmless household item of empty snack bags, often with tragic outcomes. The caution comes after Ms Villarreal shared the heartbreak of losing her “baby boy” to the hazard. In a Facebook post, Ms Villarreal said she could not wrap her head around what happened to Petey. She said her…

How to protect them in Canadian wildfires

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When wildfire smoke turns skies hazy and threatens health with dangerous air quality, people should stay inside as much as possible, but what about their pets? Our four-legged friends can’t wear masks outdoors to protect them from the smoke, but many of them might still need to go outdoors during this time. It’s important to keep monitoring their health and try to keep them inside as much as possible, said Dr. Aly Cohen with the Cornell University Riney Canine Health Center. “Hopefully this won’t be something that lasts forever, but just try and be as mindful as you can and…

Ukraine counts ‘catastrophic’ environmental costs after dam blast

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KYIV, Ukraine — A woman who braved checkpoints and dodged shelling to care for abandoned pets during Russia’s occupation of her hometown is now warning about the recent flooding’s devastating impact on the region’s animals. Iryna Tutyun said it was “difficult to cope” with the number of animals in need of help after huge swaths of the southern city of Kherson and its surrounding area were inundated following the destruction of the Kakhovka dam Tuesday. “I still have about 30 dogs and a dozen cats in my care. Every morning I go to them, feed them and see if everything…