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Mar. 8—While Vermilion County Board members await a complete review of the Vermilion County Animal Shelter, Property Committee Chairman Kevin Green is asking board members to visit and tour the facility to see for themselves its condition and operations .According to a county board property committee report, Michael Barnard of Shelter Planners of America of Arlington, Texas, was hired by the county to provide a thorough review of the Vermilion County Department of Animal Regulation and Shelter. The study and assessment of needs was conducted in Feb. 27 and Feb. 28.Barnard toured the shelter property on Catlin-Tilton Road which includes…
Toms River Animal Shelter, Feb. 29, 2024.TOMS RIVER – A rally in support of Toms River’s Animal Shelter is planned for 1 to 3 pm Sunday, March 10, at the shelter at 235 Oak Ave.Shelter supporters are concerned about Mayor Daniel Rodrick’s proposal to have Ocean County take over Toms River’s homeless animals. Rodrick insists the animal shelter will remain open, even if the county takes over operations.The mayor argues the county could do a better job finding homes for stray animals, a point disputed by many animal welfare advocates, who fear more animals will be killed if shelters are…
An overweight labradorA genetic mutation causes some Labradors and flat-coated retrievers to stay hungry while burning fewer calories, scientists say.This “double whammy” effect means that dog owners must pay special attention to keeping their pets slim.The mutation was found in one-in-four Labrador retrievers and two-thirds of flat-coated retrievers.”This shows us the power of our genes to change how we feel about food,” said the lead scientist.Dr Eleanor Raffan of the University of Cambridge said dogs, like humans, have genes that influence both food interest and metabolic rate.”If we get a genetic hand of cards that makes us feel hungry or…
ASHEVILLE – Today’s burning question is about a city ordinance that requires dog owners to license their pet every year. Have a question for Answer Man or Answer Woman? Email Executive Editor Karen Chávez at [email protected] and your question may appear in an upcoming column.Question: Are dog license fees still valid and enforced in Buncombe? Despite having a dog for several years, I only recently heard about the required licenses and fees. In most counties and cities in North Carolina, registration is concurrent with rabies vaccination, and I wonder why this policy would still be in effect when it is…
In our family, I’m the crazy fisherman, while my wife Elaine is on the other end of the spectrum. A former nurse, she is a real person and not a crazy angler.Opposites attract, which worked for us, but issues of perception and communication about fishing are still being worked on. Elaine was always supportive, but sometimes she would ask me difficult fishing questions that I couldn’t quite answer.Here’s a recent example:It all started when I decided to cancel a fishing trip I had planned for over a week. Elaine wondered why I was staying at home, and I told her…
TAMPA, Fla. – A pet food drive has hearts warming and tails wagging throughout the Bay Area.Linda Warnkan brings bags of dog and cat food to her job at Achieva Credit Union to give to animals in need.”To think of people who can’t feed their animals, it’s nice to get something, to support them with that,” Warnkan said.READ: Tampa auto repair shop wants to pump the brakes on hungerEmployees and members come together to ensure that furry friends in need receive the nourishment they deserve by participating in Achieva Credit Union’s pet food drive.The credit union will match up to…
(Photo Credit: SolStock | Getty Images)Over the past few years, there have been many recalls of various dog food products.In 2024, popular brands received widespread media attention after voluntarily recalling some of their products due to potential contamination. Is NutriSource one of these brands? Here’s what you need to know.Did NutriSource recall its dog food in 2024?Fortunately, NutriSource has not issued a recall on any of its products in 2024. There have not been any recent reports of dogs becoming ill after consuming NutriSource products. Therefore, you need not worry if you are currently feeding your canine food from this…
April 13—Purr-fectly Superior, a mobile grooming business catering to pets in the Twin Ports amid the COVID-19 pandemic, opened on June 1. Owner Amy Laessig provides one-on-one repair services in the client’s home.”I want to focus on the dog and give the dog a great experience so they can really enjoy it,” Laessig said.A home environment can be more calming, especially with older or nervous dogs. The groomer even cared for dogs suffering from seizures.”I see the difference in the dog, in the stress level, and how many different dogs respond to my way of doing it,” he said.Laessig says…
Feb. 25—Last in a series.Koko’s anxiety goes beyond her antipathy against aerial aliens and her TV predator panic. He pestered for attention, nudging and pawing his people to distraction. He followed from room to room. They can’t even enjoy their privacy inside the bathroom. Annoying? Of course. But from my side of the exam table, I saw a dog in desperate need of peace, not to mention his long suffering humans.Half-baked attempts to improve behavioral disorders deliver meager results. Pets like Koko deserve the best shot at a good life. Research-based behavior change and management methods are essential. Taking care…
A Supreme Court debate Wednesday on parody and popular commercial brands was dominated by talk of whiskey bottles, dog toys, pornography and poop.For nearly two hours, in an argument punctuated by laughter, the justices grappled with the intersection of free speech and protection for trademarks in a case pitting a funny dog toy maker against American whiskey producer Jack Daniel.The case, Jack Daniel’s Properties Inc., v. VIP Products, centered on a chew toy that resembled a bottle of Jack Daniel’s whiskey but was spoofed as “Bad Spaniels” with the suggestion that its contents were pet excrement.MORE: Supreme Court hears case…