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 […]
Experts warn deadly threat to pets is sweeping across the United States
A potentially deadly parasite in dogs has been discovered for the first time in Southern California’s Colorado River, according to research from the University of California, Riverside. What are called parasites Heterobilharsia americanathis is a flatworm commonly known as the liver fluke. Previously found primarily in Texas and other Gulf states, it has now spread […]
âLeave your expectations at the doorâ: how to support a rehomed dog | Pets
WWhen Michael* and his then-girlfriend adopted rescue dog Bowie, it seemed like a great idea. The couple had already adopted another rescue dog. Three other dogs were adopted for short-term care until permanent homes were found. I knew quite a bit about dog training. He was also passionate about animal welfare. If we knew the […]
Major US blood bank for pets abuses animals, sells potentially ‘unsafe’ blood: report
One of the largest animal blood banks in the U.S. supplies blood from cats and dogs that are “debilitated, sick, injured, elderly, and/or medicated,” according to a bombshell report currently under investigation. It is said that the product was being sold to veterinarians across the country despite concerns about it. According to Indiana officials. The […]