Dr. Jane
September 10, 2021
The old adage “laughter is the best medicine” definitely has its roots in truth. The Mayo Clinic says laughter boosts mood, boosts the immune system, relieves pain, and reduces tension. Nowadays, a lot of us go online looking for content that will tickle our funny bones, be it memes, silly clips, or satirical news. While social media can be a …
OBSERVER photo by Gregory Bacon Pictured is Alisha Briggs and Tim Ross with Little Angels Animal Sanctuary holding a kitten they hope will be adopted and captured in Mayville. The organization catches, vaccinates, repairs and releases feral cats and kittens or, if they are tame, adopting them. MAYVILLE – A growing problem with wild cats can be addressed later this …
According to official figures, police cleared up just two percent of dog thefts in the UK last year. Dog adoption rates hit record highs during the 2020 lockdowns, but the boom in so-called pandemic puppies has also been accompanied by an increase in dog crime. Research by the Kennel Club found that there were 2,355 cases of dognapping in the …
Milan is a kitten that is being given up for adoption at A Kitten Place. By Meghan Reyes Kitten season starts in early March and hundreds of kittens are born homeless every year and continue to give birth on the streets. A Kitten Place is an organization dedicated to rescuing homeless and orphaned kittens and cats in the Tampa Bay …
PINEVILLE – I’m Your Huckleberry Rescue, a dog care organization based in Pineville, has seen an influx of dogs since the county’s Covid-19 decline, so some employees can go back to work and the decision to keep a dog has not possible is feasible longer. In addition to the effects of Covid-19, I’m Your Huckleberry Rescue staff say some of …
The Eau Claire City-County Health Department is seeking help locating a dog that has bitten a woman, Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at around 2:40 p.m.40 The bite occurred on the north side of Birch Street (near the Sunoco gas station). The dog was described as a black lab mix with a shock collar and blue leash. The dog was led …
VANCOUVER – BC Center for Disease Control is looking for lower mainland cat owners recently infected with COVID-19 for a study of the transmission of the disease between humans and their pets. Dr. Erin Fraser is the BCCDC’s health veterinarian and the study’s lead investigator. She told CTV News Vancouver researchers have examined 13 cats so far but are targeting …
Based on Prince Edward Island, off the east coast of Canada, the aquaculture innovation and research company is offering a full-time position reporting to the clinical director and providing quality contract research and development support and professional services to the global aquaculture industry. The successful candidate must have a proven track record of conducting aquatic clinical studies, be of excellent …
Maxy would be a wonderful companion for the right person, says the RSPCA The RSPCA are desperate to find a home for the lonely heart Maxy after 500 days in kennels for his 10th birthday Maxy is currently on the RSPCA Blackberry Farm near Quainton. Crossbreed Maxy, who celebrates his 10th birthday on Saturday (May 1st), has been under RSPCA …
SPOTSWOOD – To gain more control over the wildcat population, the Borough Council passed an ordinance amending the Township Code to establish a Trap, Neuter, Vaccination and Release (TNVR) program. “This regulation is basically a regulation that allows us to run a trap and release program within the Spotswood district. That is why we work with a rescue service that …
