Dr. Dara Johns On June 30, Dr. Bryan Murphy, a well-known veterinarian in our area, passed away. Murphy graduated from Auburn University’s School of Veterinary Medicine in 1988 and came to our area to begin practicing. He had ties here because he grew up in the area, and attended and graduated from Niceville High School. …
Lisa Murray-Lang made cardboard cutouts of different spots for Spud the hamster to play in (Picture: SWNS) A woman is taking her pet hamster’s ashes on a trip through some of the European cities she claimed she visited when he was alive. In reality, Spud never left his home in Birmingham. But owner Lisa Murray-Lang …
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After hearing their 7-year-old dog growl, a couple thought there might be an intruder in their new home KATC/YouTube, Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office/Facebook A couple who had just moved from Arizona to Louisiana were awakened to their dog protecting them from an intruder — but not the one they ever expected. “Our dog Panda grew …
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As air quality worsens due to Canadian wildfire smoke clouding Ontario, Quebec and parts of the US, residents are warning experts should be cautious of the health impacts. We already know that smoke particles can be particularly harsh on the elderly, children and those with breathing conditions — but pets aren’t immune, either. In a …
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Addison is cute in sketch form and in real life.Ottawa Humane Society The Ottawa Humane Society decided to test its artistic skills by drawing its available pets. The shelter posted on social media that its “camera broke” so the staff had to draw the animals. It posted sketches of a dog, a cat, and two …
Photojournalist Kevin Lamb welcomes the warmer weather and a chance to meet new canine buddies… oh, and talk to their owners, too I love the work that I do for Orillia Matters and its fellow Village Media news outlets in the region, while meeting interesting people and sharing their struggles and triumphs within the community. …
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The BC SPCA is reminding pet owners of the impact of hot weather can have on their four-legged family members as heat advisories are in effect for much of the province this weekend. Environment and Climate Change Canada issued a special weather statement for BC’s South Coast Friday, with daytime temperatures expected to reach 10 …
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More and more pets are being abandoned at pet shelters around Calgary in acts that could face legal consequences. Monday morning around 8 am, a cat was found outside the door of the Alberta Animal Rescue Crew Society (AARCS) facility in a crate with food and water. “It’s not very often that that happens here, …
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GHS is committed to safeguarding local pets and supporting pet owners in our community through the delivery of microchip clinics that offer access to permanent identification The Guelph Humane Society is hosting a microchip clinic this weekend, a step that will help ensure lost pets are found as quickly as possible. “When a pet goes …
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Dr. Marcus, an emergency veterinarian who goes by @thefriendlyvet on TikTok, is sharing some words of wisdom with fellow dog owners, and his advice is definitely worth a listen. The vet has shared hundreds of videos to keep pet owners in the loop about their fur babies’ health and well-being. Sometimes, his TikToks offer basic …
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