Tag: People

People medicine that could make your pets sick

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) -When you think about the poisoning of pets, you might think of antifreeze and rodent bait, and these are serious threats, but you might not know that many calls to poison control numbers involve pets that have been exposed Medicines intended for human consumption. Our vet Dr. David Visser discusses the most common medications and how …

Here are the 10 breeds of empathic dog that can help people struggling with anxiety and mental health issues

A large number of us made the decision last year to welcome new puppies into our homes – the Kennel Club numbers show dog ownership has increased nearly 8 percent – and demand for four-legged friends remains high after the lockdown. There are a whopping 221 different breeds of pedigree dogs as well as numerous crossbreeds to choose from. Our …

These are 10 breeds of empathic dog that make perfect emotional support pets for people struggling with anxiety and mental health issues

A large number of us decided last year to welcome new puppies into our homes – the Kennel Club numbers show dog ownership has increased nearly 8 percent – and demand for four-legged friends remains high after the lockdown. There are a whopping 221 different breeds of pedigree dogs as well as numerous crossbreeds to choose from. Our lifestyles have …

‘Sparkle’ the dog — a beloved presence in Somerville — was diagnosed with cancer. When the Internet found out, people showed up in droves to support her

Sparkle has long been a staple of the Somerville neighborhood between Porter and Davis. The 11-year-old loves being outside and often sits on the sidewalk to Rush’s front door on Elm Street. For years, her sweet demeanor has convinced strangers who take the chance to caress her. A sign on the edge of Rush’s property alerts passers-by to the rotting …

These are 10 breeds of empathetic dog who can help people with their mental health and overcoming anxiety

A large number of us made the decision last year to welcome new puppies into our homes – the Kennel Club numbers show dog ownership has increased nearly 8 percent – and demand for four-legged friends remains high after the lockdown. There are a whopping 221 different breeds of pedigree dogs in addition to numerous crossbreeds to choose from. Our …

Bobcat in Virginia Attacks Three People, Injuring Two

Three people were attacked by a bobcat on Wednesday in Virginia in an altercation that police officers said resulted in a man sustaining serious injuries after ending up “in a wrestling match with the cat.” The attack occurred on Wednesday, Mouth of Wilson, Virginia, according to the Grayson County Sheriff’s Office. In a Facebook post, the sheriff’s office announced that …

Homeward Bound at capacity, seeks people to adopt cats in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) – Homeward Bound Cat Adoptions says they are currently at CATpacity with cats and kittens, so adoptions are required now. In a published statement, the organization said, “Choose from kittens, old cats, cute cats, kind cats, and calm cats! There are spotted cats, striped cats, white cats, and black cats. They all have to find a home …

People are feline good at a cat café in downtown Gainesville

Panini, a 4-month-old tuxedo cat, tapped a paw against the front window as guests walked by to enter the Feeline Good Cat Café in downtown Gainesville. In the café, Panini shares a room with 10 other cats waiting to be adopted, while the smell of fresh coffee and pastries fills the café. The cats sit comfortably on a couch, running …