Parker: Calgary firm uses tech to help you tend to plants and pets

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Breadcrumb Trail Links Local Business Commercial Real Estate Published March 13, 2023 • Last updated 3 days ago • 3 minute read Tom Lam, the CEO and co-founder of Felix Smart, is helping homeowners to care for plants and pets. Photo by Courtesy, Felix Smart /Postmedia Network Article content Many of us have been frustrated trying to grow indoor plants and, because of our negligence or ignorance of their needs, have had to discard them into the green bin burial ground for rotting rubber plants and dying dieffenbachias. Advertisements 2 This advertisement has not been loaded yet, but your article…

The OKP robovac is on sale at Amazon

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Pets are cute, fluffy, adorable…and messy. A shedding cat can layer your floor in fur, or a dog’s muddy paw prints can stain the floor. We love our four-legged friends, but they can mean a lot of cleanups. The good news? A robovac can help. Namely, the OKP Robot Vacuum Cleaner, which is massively discounted right now. Down from $400, the OKP can be yours for just $90—that’s a whopping 78% off! This little blue robot does the work for you, so you can spend more time playing with your pets and less time cleaning up after them. (Worth noting:…

Salem Veterinarian charged with DUII after crash injured 1

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A Salem veterinarian has been charged with driving under the influence of intoxicants and attempting to elude a police officer following a collision Saturday that left a pedestrian seriously injured. Dr. Eric Raymond Webb, a small-animal vet at The Pet Clinic, was also charged with second-degree assault, failing to perform the duties of a driver to injured persons, and driving while suspended, according to court documents. The 26-year-old female pedestrian was taken by ambulance to Salem Hospital. She later was transferred to Oregon Health & Science University in Portland. Police received a report of a hit-and-run at about 8:30 pm…

New rules make microchipping for cats in England compulsory

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Cats must be implanted with a microchip before they reach the age of 20 weeks under the legislation (Gareth Fuller/PA) All pet cats in England must be microchipped under a new law which could see their owners face a £500 fine if they do not get it done. Millions of cats are set to be inserted with the small electronic device by June 2024 after the compulsory cat microchipping legislation was introduced in Parliament on Monday. Under the new rules, cats must be implanted with a microchip before they reach the age of 20 weeks and their contact details are…

Dog With Lopsided Face Finds Loving Family Who Drove More Than 2,500 Miles to Save Him

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Sherry Lankston was doing her usual social media scroll in her Seattle-area home before bed one evening when she spotted him: a young-looking husky named Harvey with a lopsided smile that melted her heart. Even though she wasn’t really looking to add a second dog to their household — they already have one dog and two human children — Lankston turned to her husband to tell him she’d found them a dog. The only catch? The dog was more than 1,250 miles away in San Diego. “So we kind of had to pause and I was like, ‘OK, well, that’s…

Doting dog mom crochets over 100 outfits for her beloved pets

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This talented dog mom has crocheted over 100 outfits for her beloved pups and her followers are going wild for her designs! Jani is a content creator in Boston, Massachusetts who crochets outfits for her dogs! The talented crocheter designs stylish outfits for her two pups, Sookie and Ivy, and shares them on social media. She has dressed her pups up as fictional characters like Oscar the Grouch, historical figures like George Washington, and a wide range of fruits, veggies, and junk foods. In a video, Jani shared many of the unique outfits she crocheted for her dogs. The video…

Pet Value Launches Let’s Go Outside a Special Travel Guide to Inspire Pet-First Adventures

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Pet lovers can browse Let’s Go Outside online or enter a social media contest MARKHAM, ON, March 13, 2023 /CNW/ – Pet Valu, the leading Canadian specialty retailer of pet food and pet-related supplies, launched today Let’s Go Outside, a special pet-first, digital travel guide. Designed to inspire pet-first adventures, Let’s Go Outside is an online collection of stories and expert tips provided by Pet Valu’s Animal Care Experts about traveling with their pets across Canada. Devoted pet lovers can browse online guides or enter a Pet Valu social media contest for a chance to win a limited edition hard…

Seven massive Hollyoaks spoilers: an ill-fated trip and a villain strikes again

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NORMA Crow is relentless this week as she sets an evil plan into motion to strengthen her family. Meanwhile, one couple gets out of Hollyoaks only to end up in huge trouble. Get the lowdown on all of this week’s drama. 9 The fairy decides to surprise her girlfriend JulietCredit: LIME PICTURES 9 The pair heads off to BrightonCredit: LIME PICTURES 9 But things get out of handCredit: LIME PICTURES 1. The fairy gets an idea Juliet Nightingale (portrayed by Niamh Blackshaw) has been trying to keep her mind off of her health issues following her cancer diagnosis. This week…