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Charity issues Easter appeal for forever homes as five dogs seek their ‘happily ever after’ | UK News

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An animal charity has issued an Easter appeal as it seeks forever homes for five of its dogs. Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home has teamed up with Mars Petcare to highlight that holidays can be a “great time for families to find a new furry family member” and is urging all those thinking about adopting a pet to consider rehoming one from its care. The charity has highlighted five dogs currently awaiting their happily ever after. Image: Bruno. Pic: Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home Bruno, a young labrador/pointer, has been described as a “happy and affectionate boy who has a…
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Exciting News for Pet Owners: Enabot Rolls Out ROLA PetPal & ROLA PetTracker

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If you’re a pet parent constantly on the lookout for ways to make your fur babies’ lives better, you’re in for a treat. Enabot has just expanded its tech-savvy family with two new members: the ROLA PetPal and the ROLA PetTracker. Meet ROLA PetPal: Your Pet’s New Best Friend First up, we have the ROLA PetPal. Think of it as a robot buddy for your pet that comes packed with features designed to entertain, engage, and even comfort your furry friend when you’re not around. It’s equipped with high-definition cameras, can move all around your house, and recharges itself automatically.…
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What do you need to know about the effects of solar eclipses on your pets?

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Understanding your pet’s reactions to the April 8 solar eclipse. — Representational image from Unsplash During a solar eclipse, the moon passes between the Earth and the sun, causing a sudden drop in light and temperature. This can be confusing for animals, including our pets, as it disrupts their circadian rhythm – the internal biological clock that tells them when it’s time to eat, sleep, or be active. During the eclipse, which will last between 3.5 and 4 minutes, some pets may think it is nighttime and head to bed. Dogs, being highly sensitive to changes in their environment, might…
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It’s coyote pup season. Here are some precautions for pet owners

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The start of spring, a time when outdoor enthusiasts and their furry sidekicks hit the trails, coincides with coyote pupping season and experts say dog ​​owners should take precautions on their next outdoor trek to avoid confrontations with overly protective coyotes. In California, coyotes breed January through March and their pups are born between March and May, according to the US Forest Service. Coyote pupping season stretches from the time when coyotes give birth to when the pups become juveniles and leave their parents, said Niamh Quinn, human-wildlife interactions advisor for the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources. The…
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Oshawa to explore the possibility of regulating pet breeding businesses

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Updated (4:30 pm) with more information. Oshawa councillors are directing staff to conduct a review of the city’s policies on pet breeding. “The number of backyard breeders […] is getting out of hand,” said Councilor Brian Nicholson at Monday’s meeting. “The really sad part is the animals are abused. In many cases, the same dog is bred, year after year, for five or six years and then they’re abandoned, and they end up at our animal shelters. If the puppies [or] Kittens aren’t sold, they too end up at our animal shelters.” City staff will review the regulations and licensing…
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A dog was found tied to a gate at a BC shelter. The reason may signal a bigger problem – BC

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A heart-wrenching discovery in Aldergrove over the weekend may be a sign of a bigger problem. Luna, a two-year-old mixed-breed dog was found abandoned at the gates of the Patti Dale Animal Shelter early on Saturday morning. “It was tethered with a jacket on and had a harness and she’s obviously loved,” Sarah Jones, executive director of the Langley Animal Protection Society told Global News. “There was a small piece of blanket left as well.” Jones said Luna was very scared, barking at everyone, and it took 40 minutes and several hot dogs until staff could approach and untie her.…
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NotJUST lending a hand to struggling pet owners in Andover

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The pet foodbank project is part of NotJUST Andover CIC, a not-for-profit organization rooted in Andover. NotJUST Andover CIC has aided in running foodbanks since 2015, and within the last year has increased this service to help provide food and essentials for our furry friends. The Pet Foodbank Project has been set up to help families keep their companions fed and where they belong, at home with their families. READ MORE: LIVE updates from protest against wastewater discharges into River Test NotJUST founder Daisy Beven (Image: Daisy Beven) The idea was born from media manager, Alice Bathie, who approached NotJUST…
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