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Dozens of stray pets brought to Southern California animal shelters on July 4th

Although humans may enjoy the festivities of July 4th, the holiday can be a very anxious and scary time for pets. More pets go missing during the Fourth of July weekend than at any other time of the year, according to the American Kennel Club. OC Animal Care in Tustin has been busy dealing with …

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Windsor police reminding public about unattended pets in hot vehicles

Breadcrumb Trail Links Local News Crime Published July 06, 2023 • Last updated 4 days ago • 1 minute read An unattended dog peers out from inside a car with closed windows in a parking garage in Edmonton in June 2022. Photo by Ian Kucerak /Postmedia News Article content With heat warnings becoming a regular …

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Man walking across Canada for homeless people who have pets

‘There were absolutely no homeless shelters … that would take pets, so I decided to fix that,’ said the man whose trans-Canada walk aims to raise awareness of the issue For those experiencing homelessness, choosing between housing and keeping a beloved pet can be a grim, but necessary choice, as few shelters in Canada are …

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Are pets in too many public spaces? The case for and against pets at your next brunch, get away

On a typical warm weekend at Cold Garden, a brewery in Calgary’s Inglewood neighborhood, about 100 dogs will join their human patrons as they enjoy a drink. Co-founder of the brewery Dan Allard says being pet-friendly has been a big win for business. Dogs are allowed on the patio and inside the taproom, since they …

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Animal shelter staff resorts to drawing pictures of pets after camera ‘breaks’: ‘Third dimension is overrated’

An animal shelter has been sharing drawings instead of photographs of the pets they care for in hopes of getting them adopted. On May 9, the Ottawa Humane Society appeared to have warmed hearts on Facebook after posting some of the original artwork created by staff, after they thought their camera had stopped working. “Our …

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Kansas City Royals Employees Save Puppy Trapped in Car Engine Bay at Kauffman Stadium

Ashley Newman, who works for the Kansas City Royals, was unaware that a small guest had inadvertently come along on her commute to work at Kauffman Stadium gofundme It turned out to be a “royal” rescue for a puppy who accidentally rode miles from Johnson County, Kansas, to the home of MLB’s Kansas City Royals …

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Adoptable pets in Mass.: 12-year-old beagle needs an easy-going home

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 …

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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 they currently cannot feed because …

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