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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
Continue Reading13 malnourished dogs rescued from OR boarding business
By Web Staff Click here for updates on this story GRANTS PASS, Oregon (KPTV) — Animal control officers rescued 13 malnourished dogs from a pet grooming and boarding business in Grants Pass on Wednesday, according to the Josephine County Sheriff’s Office. Following a report of neglect, deputies served a search warrant on Pawsitive K9 Solutions
Continue ReadingWoman urges respect for those with disabilities, guide dogs during awareness month
By Lucas Nelson Click here for updates on this story BUNCOMBE COUNTY, North Carolina (WLOS) — September is National Guide Dog Awareness Month. In honor of these four-legged friends and the people they serve, News 13 Photographer Lucas Nelson spoke with a local woman who says people should show more compassion for those with disabilities.
Continue ReadingThe world doesn’t appear the same to every animal — or every human
By Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Sight, smell, hearing, taste and touch — you know them as the five traditional senses. They are meant to protect us from danger. They help us find food and potentially even a mate. They create order in the happenings of the world around us, and if we
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Our pets are part of the climate problem. These tips can help you minimize their carbon pawprints
By Kimberly Richardson, CNN Our four-legged friends don’t drive gas-guzzling SUVs or use energy-sucking appliances, but that doesn’t mean they don’t have a climate impact. In fact, researchers have showed that pets play a significant role in the climate crisis. But what do Barkley and Whiskers have to do with our warming planet? It’s the
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Emotional reunions for owners and their pets following the Fairview Fire
As people continue to head back to their homes after evacuating because of the Fairview Fire, for some people this meant reuniting with their animals. Tears of joy filled the walls of the Riverside County Animal Shelter in San Jacinto the last few days as owners met with their pets again. As the Fairview Fire
Continue ReadingNessie the blind cow hopes to ‘mooove’ hearts to become PAWS 2022 ‘America’s Favorite Pet’
By Arman Rahman Click here for updates on this story BELOIT, Wisconsin (WISC) — The Dairy State could soon be home to America’s Favorite Pet. The national PAWS competition opened up to more than just dogs and cats this year, and the pet currently in second place is in Beloit – with an “udderly” touching
Continue ReadingSPCA offering $6,000 reward for information on family cat that was shot twice, left to die
By WABC Staff Click here for updates on this story NASSAU COUNTY, Long Island (WABC) — A family from Long Island is begging for the community’s help in finding the person who shot their beloved cat. Owner Margaret Oliva said they let their 11-year-old cat Stella out early in the morning on September 1, but
Continue ReadingTSA’s ‘cutest canine’ retires after almost 10 years of service
By Zoe Sottile, CNN Just weeks after winning TSA’s “cutest canine” competition, the agency’s oldest sniffer dog has officially retired. Eebbers, the adorable 11-year-old Vizsla-Labrador mix, has been working in passenger screening at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport’s for almost 10 years, said the TSA in a statement shared with CNN. Eebbers and his handler,
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Dolly Parton launches ‘Doggy Parton’ pet apparel line
By Lisa Respers France, CNN Dolly Parton’s latest business venture is going to the dogs. The superstar singer, actress and author has announced the launch of “Doggy Parton” — a line of dog apparel and accessories produced in partnership with SportPet Designs. The line will feature shirts, dresses, squeaky toys and even a blonde wig
Continue ReadingCat adoption comes with free home
By Greta Serrin Click here for updates on this story OLIVEHURST, California (KCRA) — Do you want to adopt two cats for the pretty penny of $285,000? What about if those two cats come with a free house? Yes, you read that right. Spencer and Gin are two cats in Yuba County that are up
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California considers banning declawing of cats in most cases
By ADAM BEAM Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California lawmakers could soon ban the declawing of cats solely for the convenience of humans, advancing a bill on Thursday to halt what animal rights activists say is a painful procedure used primarily to prevent torn furniture and scratched skin. Claws on cats grow from the
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