Springfield mayor says Ohio town is overwhelmed by migrant crisis but insists ‘your pets are safe’
The mayor of Springfield, Ohio, acknowledged that his city is “overwhelmed” and struggling with the influx of Haitian migrants now living in the city, but dismissed wild claims that asylum seekers are eating dogs and cats, insisting that everyone's “pets are safe.” In an interview, Mayor Rob Lew spoke about the migrant crisis and the […]
Saying ‘People of Color Are Eating Your Pets’ Is ‘Racist’
During CNN's coverage of Tuesday's presidential debate, co-host Dana Bash said claims that Haitian immigrants are eating dogs and cats in Ohio are “racist.” Discussing comments made by vice presidential candidate Sen. J.D. Vance (R-Ohio), co-host Jake Tapper said, “I was looking at a New York Times article from eight days ago about the immigration […]
HORROR! Haitians caught eating PETS, ducks in Kamala’s Ohio
Haitian immigrants eating their neighbors' pets on the streets of America probably isn't on the bingo cards for 2024, but that doesn't matter, because it's happening anyway. And it's not happening in big cities, it's happening in small towns like Springfield, Ohio, that are completely overwhelmed by immigrants. The town of 60,000 residents has been […]
Pope Francis Praises Indonesia for Choosing Kids Over Pets
ROME — Pope Francis on Wednesday praised Indonesia's high birth rate and reiterated his argument that pets should not replace children. Some countries, the Pope said, “adopt the deadly law of birth control, limiting the number of births, which is the greatest wealth a country can have.” Meetings During his visit to the Muslim-majority country, […]
I sympathise with Lily Allen on untenable pets – I love my cats but I don’t see how I can keep them | Michele Theil
and othersLast week, pop star Lily Allen was heavily criticised on social media after it was revealed she had put her dog Mary up for adoption after she ate her and her children's passports. Animal rights group PETA issues open letter Allen accused her of treating her dog like an accessory that could be “thrown […]
Hefty pets may benefit from Ozempic-style drugs, experts say
Watch out, Garfield. A version of Ozempic, the wonder drug that helps people lose excess weight, may soon be available for overweight cats and dogs as pharmaceutical companies race to develop products for man’s best friend. A recent small-sample study by start-up Okaba Pharmaceuticals found that a similar appetite regulator helped cats lose 5% of […]
Tim Dowling: it’s not only the dog who’s faltering | Pets
TThe mysterious package propped up against the front door is addressed to my wife. I put it inside and hand it to her. She stares at it for a long time, as if trying to see what’s inside the package. “That could be your new hammock,” she finally said. “Happy birthday.” “It’s not my birthday,” […]
Democratic governors admonish Noem for shooting her dog by posing with their pets
A group of Democratic governors mocked Gov. Kristi Noem (R.S.D.) on social media after a passage from her upcoming book drew attention to an article about the murder of her dog. In the story, Noem describes becoming frustrated with “Cricket,” a nearly 14-month-old wire-haired pointer, during a hunting trip. Democrats responded to the news by […]
Veterinarian shortage leads to pets waiting months for health care
OJAI, Calif. – There is a shortage of veterinarians in the United States, and that can cause problems for pets. A recent study by Vancouver, Washington-based Mars Veterinary estimates that by 2030, there could be 15,000 fewer veterinarians needed to care for pets nationwide. These days, people often wait weeks, if not months, to see […]
Long Island hoarder with 49 pets charged with animal cruelty
Hoarder was charged with animal cruelty after investigators discovered a filthy home with dozens of caged animals living in their own feces and urine. Authorities are calling the incident one of the worst animal cruelty cases on Long Island. Roy Gross, chief of the Suffolk County SPCA, told the newspaper that Suffolk County SPCA officers […]