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On April 12th and 13th, Personal Beast Pet Supply is inviting people to shop in-store to help fund significant storefront repairs after someone broke most of their windows. Since January 2024, staff have had to gradually cover the storefront in plywood at 8119 SE Stark Street, replacing broken glass from the works of a vandal. Artistic pet portraits adorn the wood panels, while a handwritten sign assures people that the boarded-up shop is open. The store’s owner, Sara Philbrook, is now working to restore the glass and protect it with expensive polycarbonate covers. This project was beyond the store’s budget,…

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Furbaby and senior care now level up in US counties. Apr 7, 2024 0 Takeout for Pets! | Furbaby and senior care now level up in US counties. Pet care has gone to the next level! Seniors living in Berkshire Country, Massachusetts, who accept Meals on Wheels delivered to their door, can now receive pet food supplies delivered to their homes as well. This happens thanks to a collaborative effort between local community organizations, as the Berkshires news portal reports. Why is this disturbing in the most positive way? The answer is that this compassionate move has the potential to…

Image:SmartyKat If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. Although there are thousands of cat toys on the market, cats can be quite fussy, to say the least. Sometimes, all they want is their treats, and sometimes all they want is to play for hours when all you want to do is take a nap after work. But there are some toys out there that not only give our cats hours of fun but they also don’t break the bank. For a very limited time, you can…

If you’re looking for a multi-bagger, there are a few things to watch out for. Ideally, a business will exhibit two trends; first is growing come back on capital employed (ROCE) and secondly, the increase value of working capital. In other words, these types of businesses are compounding machines, meaning they keep reinvesting their profits at a higher rate of return. In its light, when we looked Yantai China Pet Foods (SZSE:002891) and its ROCE trend, we’re not exactly thrilled. Understanding Return On Capital Employed (ROCE) If you haven’t worked with ROCE before, it measures the ‘return’ (pre-tax profit) a…

By Max MatzaBBC News, Seattle2 hours agoA truck carrying 102,000 live salmon in the US state of Oregon crashed last week into a creek bed, accidentally releasing thousands of juvenile fish into the water.Young Chinook, also known as King, salmon are transported from the Lookingglass Hatchery in the north of the state, to the Imnaha River, where they are listed as endangered. But the crash caused about 77,000 fish to splash into Lookingglass Creek, boosting that waterway’s population.Wildlife officials said Tuesday that the driver lost control on a tight turn, causing the fish tanker to roll onto a rocky embankment.…

The ultimate birding vehicle challenge is making a Big Day. In addition to birding for hours, it also incorporates various birding challenges. You can, for example, put your ears to the sky to listen and identify the faint chip notes of nocturnal migrants. On a Big Day, that can really help (provided there are nocturnal migrants and you can spot them)!On birding days, you’re also encouraged to enter extreme birding Zen focus mode as you encounter fast-moving rainforest canopy flocks. You can also call owls on a hopeless night.Then there is reference to Empids and other birds alike, no doubt,…

2,6-DHNPs, a group of disinfection byproducts (DBPs), are raising the alarm for public health. These bad actors in the water world are tougher and more toxic than many other pollutants, making it difficult for typical water purification methods to remove them. They pack a powerful punch, far more damaging to marine life and cells than similar pollutants. Found in places like sewage, swimming pools, and our drinking faucets, 2,6-DHNPs are ubiquitous, indicating a dire need for better ways to clean our water and keep us safe A new study (DOI: 10.1016/j.eehl.2024.02.004), published in Eco-Environment and Healthdiscovered the acute cardiotoxic effects…

North Carolina state officials, community partners, and Nestlé Purina PetCare recently celebrated the official opening of the pet care company’s newest pet food factory in Eden, North Carolina. The grand opening celebration was the culmination of more than three years of work to bring the more than $450 million operation to life and establish Nestlé’s first manufacturing facility in the state.”Demand for our products continues to grow and opening this new facility – our first manufacturing operation in North Carolina – allows us to better serve our customers, especially in the east and southeastern part of the country,” said Purina…

Austin is a great place for furry friends, and here’s our list of where to take them to trails, parks, and restaurants, as well as where to get their food, treats, and supplies. Let us know your favorite spots in the comments below! Parks and Trails for DogsYou can also check out the Austin Parks Foundations interactive map for where to find more on-and-off-leash areas. See algae updates for 2024 here Blue Lacy via Yelp Five Dog-Friendly Restaurants Cosmic Coffee | 121 Pickle Rd. | Cosmic has a large outdoor area, and was voted Austin’s Best Dog-Friendly Patio! You can’t…