Tag: Stories

Powerful Medicine: Abenaki Circle of Courage welcome Jim Bruchac and share stories and lessons |

SWANTON — “The drum is the heartbeat of Mother Earth,” said Abenaki leader Stacey Gould. “Her voice is sacred … It is powerful medicine.” Along with classmates and members of the Abenaki community there was another who entered the Abenaki Circle of Courage last Wednesday, carrying a traditional woven basket and plaster-casted animal prints from animals like the wolf, the …

Fox, wolf dog rescue, football playoffs among Granville’s top stories

Last year, a one-of-a-kind animal rescue facility in Granville expanded and achieved historic success for the Granville High School football team. But downtown shops closed year-round and students had to wear masks as the COVID-19 continued to affect the village. Below are some of the top new stories from Granville in 2021. The fox and wolf dog sanctuary is coming …

Top Stories of 2021: Pet sitter sentenced for nearly beating a dog to death | NanaimoNewsNOW

Audio from a high-quality video system, which was essential to the conviction of Giroux, recorded him molesting an 11-year-old Belgian milinois named Xaskaa. A graphic segment of the abuse was played in court, where Xaskaa’s cries of pain reverberated in the courtroom. Giroux said nothing while abusing the defenseless animal. Giroux’s excruciating attack caused significant bruising on the dog’s abdomen, …

Charming and Heartwarming: Stories from the Cats of Egypt Facebook Page

Charming and Heartwarming: Tales from the Cats of Egypt Facebook page Magdi, a cat from Cats of Egypt. Photo: cats from Egypt Cats are complex creatures admired around the world, as evidenced by their predominant online presence in the meme community. This admiration sounds truer in Egypt, for the ancient Egyptians didn’t just keep cats as pets; they also mummified …

Arthritis, ear mites and rotten teeth: I adopted an ex-breeding dog and it was all worth it, Environment News & Top Stories

SINGAPORE – About a month ago I adopted a miniature poodle from the Voices for Animals welfare group, which rescues, rehabilitates, and houses retired breeding dogs. Sophie’s microchip number shows that she was imported from Taiwan, and in Singapore she was used as a breeding dog, producing litters that sold for thousands of dollars per pup. Your offspring has likely …

Ask The Vet: Can a cat infect its owner with toxoplasmosis? Should you give a dog a bone?, Home & Design News & Top Stories

SINGAPORE – In this 14-day column, National Parks Board veterinarians answer questions about pet health and behavior I’ve heard that I can get toxoplasmosis in cats. Should I get rid of my cat if a member of my household is recently immunocompromised? Toxoplasmosis is a disease caused by the unicellular parasite Toxoplasma Gondii (T. Gondii) that can infect both humans …