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CHICAGO – Food may be more expensive these days, but that’s not stopping a growing number of pet parents from digging deeper into their wallets at mealtime.In a FOX 32 Special Report, Scott Schneider goes behind the scenes of a busy kitchen in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood where the freshest ingredients compliment balanced recipes for a discerning clientele.It’s the only one without a restaurant. This is the first brick and mortar Just Food for Dogs retail store in the Greater Chicagoland area, and business is booming.”We only use ingredients approved by the USDA for human consumption,” says Jennifer Kwon, a…
(Photo Credit: Catherine Falls Commercial | Getty Images)A popular pet retailer in Concord, California, has released its latest campaign. With this initiative, Pet Food Express aims to help shelters and rescue organizations deal with the high influx of kittens. The campaign is called “Kitten Season” and is an annual campaign that lasts for a month.The Pet Food Express Kitten Season campaign helps cats find foster and forever homesPet Food Express is focusing on helping 83 non-profit rescue and shelter organizations with the campaign, as reported by Business Insider. Additionally, they invite people to participate in the campaign. Individuals can visit…
(Photo Credit: Tanja Ivanova | Getty Images)In the pet food industry, recalls are critical to protecting the health and well-being of our canine companions. Typically, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), or the pet food brand itself, initiates a recall after determining a particular dog food product poses a health risk to pets.As a dog owner, it is important for you to be armed with reliable and up-to-date information about the status of your dog’s favorite food for your dog’s health.Pet food recalls occur for a variety of reasons, including the presence of chemical or biological contaminants, undeclared allergens, nutritional…
(Photo Credit: Su Arslanoglu | Getty Images)Amid recent recalls plaguing the pet food industry, concerns over the safety of dog nutrition have reached an all-time high.In 2024, several leading brands made headlines with voluntary recalls, highlighting potential contamination concerns in their offerings. As pet owners navigate these uncertainties, many wonder about the integrity of the Sunday dog food line. Here’s everything you need to know to stay informed.Has Sundays recalled its dog food in 2024?Dog parents will be pleased to know that Sunday’s dog food remains free from recall reports through 2024. Additionally, there have been no reported cases of…
PixelsEffect / iStock/Getty ImagesWhile there are many side hustle opportunities available, you may not have time to explore every option. With limited free time, you may be in doubt about which side hustle is worth your time. The good news is that there are side gigs that you can combine with your shopping and other tasks to earn some money while you’re out and about.See: Ramit Sethi: 16 Passive Income Side Gigs To Make More Money in 2024Learn More: How to Get $340 Per Year in Cash Back on Gas and Other Things You’ve Already BoughtWhat side gigs can be…
Photos of the doll went viral after it was spotted for sale in a Morningside charity shopA woman has revealed how she secretly tried to get rid of her mother’s “horrific” doll but it fell apart when the story went viral.Nathalie Ramirez thought she had managed to get rid of the figurine, named Hannah, by donating it to a charity shop in Edinburgh.But the doll soon startled passers-by as it stared out the window, becoming a “creepy” hit on social media before a celebrity psychic caught it.Nathalie said her mother was not happy to discover Hannah’s fate but she began…
The owner of a Florida pet care franchise has been accused of abusing animals at the facility after former employees say he threw cats against walls and punched dogs while he was grooming them , the police said.The owner and operator of a Woof Gang Bakery and Grooming franchise has been charged with five counts of felony aggravated animal cruelty and five counts of misdemeanor animal cruelty, according to a March 13 news release from the Sarasota Police Department .Four former employees of Woof Gang Bakery and Grooming told investigators they saw the owner become violent with the pets while…
Sign up for CNN’s Stress, But Less newsletter. Our six-part mindfulness guide will inform and inspire you to reduce stress while learning how to use it.If you decompress by playing with dogs or checking out their adorable videos on social media, you might be on to something.Interacting with dogs in such ways can boost people’s brain waves associated with rest and relaxation, as measured by brain scans, according to a small study published Wednesday in journal PLOS One.Many studies have shown the emotional, physiological and cognitive benefits of interactions with animals, especially dogs — such as boosted energy, increased positive…
(Photo Credit: Lourdes Balduque | Getty Images)In the pet food industry, recalls play an important role in protecting our feline companions from potentially deadly foods. Being aware of whether your cat’s favorite food brand has announced a recall can help you make quick decisions. This includes stopping the consumption of the offending food and seeking timely veterinary attention if necessary.The truth is, prioritizing your cat’s health requires that you know how safe the food you usually feed your cat is. There has been a recent increase in pet food recalls and, unfortunately, not all recalls receive widespread media attention.Are you…
SARASOTA, Fla. – A Sarasota dog groomer has been accused of punching, shaking and throwing dogs and cats in his care.Police arrested Dina Stevens, 41, the owner of a Woof Gang Bakery and Dog Grooming franchise located at 1129 S. Tamiami Trail, on multiple animal cruelty and animal abuse charges.Officials said former store employees not only saw Stevens abusing the animals while he was grooming them, but on several occasions, they had to intervene.Sarasota Police Department investigators say it was all caught on surveillance camera.”To press play, rewind, pause and explain in detail the violence that occurs in this business…