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How You Can Help Vets and Wildlife Rescues Save Animals in Australia
The wildfires in Australia are having an absolutely devastating effect on humans and animals alike. According to CNN, over 17.9 million acres of land have been scorched by the fires—which is an area larger than the countries of Belgium...
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Stitches the Cat Becomes Resident Therapy Animal At Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport
It’s no longer uncommon to see Golden Retrievers or Labradors wondering around airports providing busy travelers with a moment of calmness. Therapy dogs have become a part of airport strategies to help people cope with the chaos of travel,...
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Alaska Airlines Offers Flight Training for Guide Dogs for the Blind
While the debate over emotional support animals (ESAs) on planes rages on, one airline is working to help service dogs get the experience they need to become expert travelers.
Alaska Airlines has partnered with Guide Dogs for the Blind...
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Cinderblock the Viral, Anti-Exercise Fat Cat Uses Fame to Help Local Nonprofits
By now, you have probably seen the viral video of Cinderblock, the overweight cat, doing the absolute least when it comes to her exercise regime.
The video hit Reddit and instantly went viral with Cinderblock showing up on local...
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Humane Society of Tampa Bay Offers Free Pet Food to Government Workers
Image via Facebook/Humane Society of Tampa Bay
In response to the ongoing government shutdown, the Humane Society of Tampa Bay announced on Tuesday, via its Facebook page, that they will be offering free pet foodfor government employees.
During...
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California Becomes First State to Restrict Pet Stores From Selling Animals From Breeders
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A new California state law went into place on Jan. 1, 2019, that requires all pet stores to only sell dogs, cats and rabbits that come from rescue organizations instead of breeders. Any pet store that...
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