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Robotic therapy pets give elderly patients a new leash on life at hospital
By Itay Hod Click here for updates on this story SAN FRANCISCO (KPIX) — Many hospitals use cuddly, lovable therapy animals to help patients in their recovery but, as a rule, those pets don’t arrive in a box. “We had real animals that came around for a while but they’re only here for a few
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Animal Samaritans hosting Puppy Adoption Event on Saturday, Oct. 29
The event will take place Saturday, 10/29 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Rancho Mirage Library for the library family Halloween event. Puppies are $225 All puppies are spayed or neutered, microchipped, and have received first round of vaccine series.
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Cat lounge helps save felines from being euthanized, offers path to adoption
By Phillip Palmer Click here for updates on this story SANTA BARBARA, California (KABC) — If you’re a person who loves cats, there’s a cat lounge called Cat Therapy that could help you find your new friend. Tucked nicely into a group of small businesses and just off State Street in Santa Barbara, Cat Therapy
Continue ReadingPebbles, the world’s oldest dog, has died at age 22
By Zoe Sottile, CNN Pebbles, the world’s oldest dog, has died at the age of 22, according to Guinness World Records. The record-breaking toy fox terrier died of natural causes at her home in Taylors, South Carolina, on Monday, said Guinness in a news release. The elderly pooch was five months shy of her 23rd
Continue ReadingWhat petting a dog can do for your brain
CNN, CNN BUSINESS By Sandee LaMotte, CNN On one side of the room sits the cutest life-size stuffed animal you’ve ever seen. On the other side rests a real dog — same size, shape and even the same name as the stuffed version. You get to sit next to both of these fluffy friends and
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Adopt Minnow, a dog seeking a new home
Animal Samaritans bring Minnow, a dog available for adoption.
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September Coachella Valley Spotlight recipient: Coachella Animal Network
Local nonprofit Coachella Animal Network’s mission is to promote the well-being of animals and responsible pet ownership in the Coachella Valley, Riverside County, and surrounding areas. CAN concentrates on low-income areas, offering affordable spay/neuter, vaccine, microchipping, and licensing. The organization has sterilized over 15000 animals in the Coachella Valley since July 2013. The $25,000 grant
Continue ReadingDogs can smell when humans are stressed, study suggests
By Megan Marples, CNN There’s now scientific evidence shedding more light on one of Barkley’s impressive skills in a long list of endearing traits: the ability to smell when you’re stressed. Dogs can smell the difference between odors from humans when they’re stressed and when they’re calm, according to a study published Wednesday in the
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Adopt Nutella!
https://youtu.be/YX3BxQARHO4
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