Dogs bring loads of joy but also perils on a leash

Dogs bring loads of joy but also perils on a leash

NEW YORK — The cuddles. The loyalty. The worshipful eyes. There’s a lot of joy in having a dog, not the least of which is heading out for a brisk walk. And therein lies a peril some dog people should pay more attention to. Over the past 20 years, injuries related to dog walking have … Read more

As Trump and Harris spar, ABC’s moderators grapple with conducting a debate in a polarized country

As Trump and Harris spar, ABC’s moderators grapple with conducting a debate in a polarized country

The ABC News moderators were great. No, actually they were a “disgraceful failure.” They cut off Kamala Harris too much. No, actually they corrected Donald Trump unfairly. Such is the contentious tenor of the times in 2024’s campaign season. And so it went Tuesday night at Trump’s and Harris’ first — and quite possibly only … Read more

Giving up pets to seek rehab can worsen trauma. A Colorado group intends to end that

Giving up pets to seek rehab can worsen trauma. A Colorado group intends to end that

DENVER — Simon Rubick had lost almost everything to decades of alcoholism and drug addiction. In 2022, he found himself without a vehicle and without a home, which forced his two teenage children to move in with friends. He had burned bridges with friends and family and it took a drug-induced stint in the hospital … Read more

Shanghai Museum’s Meow Night Draws Crowds With Ancient Egyptian Cat Relics

Shanghai Museum’s Meow Night Draws Crowds With Ancient Egyptian Cat Relics

Visitors bring their cats in carriers or pet strollers and can take them out only at designated areas. Shanghai: Shanghai Museum has pulled in crowds this summer for an exhibition of ancient Egyptian relics including cat statues and other feline imagery, which on Saturday nights allows up to 200 visitors to bring along their own … Read more

How A Facebook Group Saved My Dying Kitten’s Life

How A Facebook Group Saved My Dying Kitten’s Life

I am a cat person who is allergic to cats. But that hasn’t stopped me and my equally allergic family from owning many felines over the years. In early 2021, before the COVID vaccine became widely available, I was feeling lonely in my New York apartment, away from my family and our two cats: Fleur, … Read more

Vets Weigh In On The Pros And Cons Of Traveling With Pets

Vets Weigh In On The Pros And Cons Of Traveling With Pets

It’s not uncommon to see pets on vacation with their humans these days. Many families have discovered some benefits of traveling with pets: strengthening your bond, discovering lovely animal-friendly locations, meeting new people and getting the mental health boost of enjoying the fresh air together. Going on a trip with your pet also brings major … Read more

Premium raw-freeze dried organic pet food company donating $10 worth of food for every ‘Pledge to Pets’

Premium raw-freeze dried organic pet food company donating  worth of food for every ‘Pledge to Pets’

Today is International Dog Day and to celebrate Australian-owned premium raw pet food brand Frontier Pets has announced its latest initiative. Frontier Pets is Australia’s highest rated pet food offering premium quality dog and cat food made with 100 per cent ethically sourced ingredients. Frontier Pets start with the best raw, fresh and free-range organic … Read more