The death of a pet dog whose guardians were in isolation has stirred outcry on Chinese social media and prompted concerns about the severe measures being taken by health authorities to combat the ongoing Delta outbreak. A resident of Shangrao, Jiangxi province, said on Weibo that her pet dog was …
Read More »US Organization opens A Safe House In Toronto To Save Dogs From Meat Festival
Thousands of canines are sent to a dog meat festival in Yulin, China, each year for the sole pleasure of eating. Now, in Toronto, there is a method to help these poor dogs. No Dogs Left Behind (NDLB), a global animal welfare organization, has just announced the opening of its first …
Read More »Pet Dog Gets Covid From Owner First Confirmed case in the UK
From the sofa to cuddling and playtime, people share a lot with their pets. However, it appears that coronavirus infections are on the list of shared experiences. Experts claim to have discovered the first incidence of coronavirus infection in a domestic dog in the United Kingdom, which was contracted from …
Read More »Service Dogs For Veterans With PTSD Get Their Training Funded By Health Canada
Ottawa, Canada: Health Canada is providing specialized training for service-dog handlers so that the dogs can help soldiers who have PTSD. The agency’s drugs use, and addiction programme financed the online training course, which is intended to assist trainers in preparing service animals for veterans, particularly those suffering from drug …
Read More »The Dog With The World’s Longest Tongue Died
According to Guinness World Records, Mochi “Mo” Rickert, who held the record for the longest tongue on a living dog, has died. The female Saint Bernard’s tongue measured 18.58 cm (7.3 in). For five years, Mochi retained the record. Mochi was a Colorado rescue dog. She performed in over a …
Read More »Covid Variant Found In Dogs And Cats With Suspected Myocarditis
According to a new study published in the Veterinary Record, the alpha variant of SARS-CoV-2, which was initially found in southeast England and is popularly known as the UK variation or B.1.1.7, can infect pets. Due to its greater transmissibility and infectivity, this variety quickly outcompeted pre-existing forms in England. …
Read More »Pit Bull Ban Regulations Eased In Ontario, Canada
Doug Ford’s government has relaxed laws surrounding the region’s pit bull ban, allowing confiscated canines that resemble the banned species to be released – and numerous dog owners claim the premier has signaled he’ll go much farther. Pit bulls were banned in Ontario in 2005 after two of them assaulted …
Read More »Dog Attacked By A Mountain Lion In Southern California
The La Verne Police Department reported in a statement Wednesday that a mountain lion bit a dog in the 4700 block of Valle Verde Court last week. According to the announcement, the Inland Valley Humane Society and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife were contacted to investigate the event. …
Read More »Mighty Dog Walk To Take Place At Camp Mabry, Texas
The Mighty Texas Dog Walk will be held at the Camp Mabry Parade Grounds, 2200 W. 35th St., on November 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thousands of dogs, tricks, and treats will be on display, as well as free swag from top dog food companies, a free beer …
Read More »500 Puppies Rescued From An Iowa Breeder
After a federal judge forbade an Iowa man from breeding and selling dogs, a rescue group reported this week that more than 500 puppies with matted fur, sunken eyes, and protruding ribs were rescued one by one from overcrowded stalls filled with dirt, horse manure, and feces. According to a …
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