PetDecisions

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Politics
New California divorce law: Treat pets like people — not property to be divided up
NBC News - Dareh Gregorian
The animal custody measure is thrilling activists, but some fear such measures will give special rights to squirrels and cockroaches. A new law being unleashed in California on New Year's Day will give
It's A Dog's World At Denver International Airport
Forbes - Debbi Kickham
Have you ever had a bad day at the airport? For most people, it’s a resounding yes. Going through TSA, making connections, dealing with missed or delayed flights, paying for excess luggage pounds — it
California to become first state to ban retail sales of cats and dogs
wivb.com - JASON SILVERSTEIN
(CBS) - A new California law will soon put a leash on pet store sales, becoming the first state to ban retail sales of cats, dogs and rabbits in an …
Dog Owners Take More Pictures of Their Pet Than Their Significant Other
apartmenttherapy.com
by Ana Luisa Suarez If you were to hand someone your phone right now, what would the camera roll look like? A few snaps from recent date nights, a …
They're not all good dogs: TSA prefers to use floppy-eared bomb hounds
Mashable - Morgan Sung
Expect to see more floppy-eared good boys at your local airport in 2019. In an effort to put passengers at ease, the Transportation Security Administration says it is deploying more floppy-eared dogs detect
Lifestyle
The crane who fell in love with a human
The Washington Post
Early one summer morning, as rain is misting the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, a middle-aged man is courting a crane. Chris Crowe, 42, bends forward in a slight bow and then ﬂaps his arms slowly,
The 7 Best Cat Toys For Active Cats
Bustle - Shayna Murphy
Got a cat that's a real ball of energy? While some get more docile with age, others never lose that buzzy, energetic streak they first had as …
Offbeat News
An Amusing Photo Series That Seamlessly Inserts Tiny Dog Faces Into Different Kinds of Food
laughingsquid.com - Lori Dorn
The Instagram feed Dogs In Food posts absolutely wonderful and very amusing manipulated photos that seamlessly insert adorable tiny dog faces into …
Starving Dog Approaches Men On Boat Pleading For Help
thedodo.com - Kristen Warfield
She was so weak and skinny that vultures were starting to follow her 💔 When David Foster took a trip to the Amazon last fall, he was excited to …
Clicker Training 101
whole-dog-journal.com - Pat Miller, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA
Positive dog training owes much of its success over the years to clickers - but what are these things, and how do you use them? The thing is, you …
Lost Little Kitten Shows Up At Bookstore — And Decides He Owns The Place
thedodo.com - Caitlin Jill Anders
He's been there 11 years and everyone knows he's the BOSS 🐱📚 When Spike was just a kitten, he ended up on the streets of St. Louis, Missouri, left …
How to spot the signs of heat stroke in your dog - and how to cool your pet down
mirror.co.uk - Jo-Anne Rowney
If not dealt with immediately heat stroke can prove fatal, here's what to look for in the warmer weather Dog fur is great at keeping dogs protected in …
The Vulnerability of Pit Bulls, in Photos
featureshoot.com - Ellyn Kail
When the photographer Sophie Gamand first pitched her Pit Bull Flower Power book to publishers, she faced resistance. One suggested, “Nobody cares …
Environment
Queen's Brian May leads race to protect Britain's disappearing hedgehogs
independent.co.uk - Jane Dalton
Queen guitarist Brian May is fighting to have one of Britain's favourite wildlife species officially protected – in a race to prevent its …
Listening to Elephants With Earthquake-Monitoring Tools
The New York Times - By DOUGLAS QUENQUA
With a trunk that produces 110-decibel blasts that can be heard for miles, elephants are well-equipped for long-distance communication. But it turns out they may be letting their feet do some of the talking,
How Botswana Revived Africa's Largest Mammal Migration
National Geographic - Michaela Trimble
Though the last zebra to have migrated on the path would have died 50 years ago, a new generation has started the same massive historic trek. 4 Minute Read Drenched in water and completely covered in it’s
Want to get a canine best friend? This is how you can adopt retired military service dogs
DNA India
This could bring a good news to all you dog lovers out there. If you are looking to add a hint of magic in your life then Indian Army is there for …
20 Bucket List Travel Destinations for Animal Lovers
Brit + Co - Colleen Stinchcombe
There are plenty of good reasons to travel — to escape winter weather, to take on an adventure, to experience things you’ve never seen before. Here’s another one: to see all the incredible animals the
An Engineer Created a Drone to Save a Doggo Stuck in a Drain
Nerdist - Kendall Ashley
There's nothing better than hearing a story of humans coming together to save animals that have found themselves trapped in precarious situations. …
This Robot Dog Toy Wants to Help Your Pet’s Anxiety When You’re Busy
apartmenttherapy.com
by Ana Luisa Suarez Do you have a pet that gets a little anxious whenever you leave home? You feel guilty leaving them behind when you go to work or …
An Introduction to Mexican Dog Breeds: The Xoloitzcuintli and Chihuahua
akc.org - By Jan Reisen
In honor of Cinco de Mayo, we’ve rounded up some fascinating facts about Mexico’s native dog breeds: the Xoloitzcuintli and the Chihuahua. While only …
Sick pony diagnosed with leukemia given a chance at life thanks to human treatment
swns.com - Jess Young
A pony struck down with cancer is on the mend after being treated with HUMAN drugs in what is believed to be a world-first. Bob, aged 16, was …
What Is Uveitis in Cats and How Do You Treat It?
catster.com - Jackie Brown
When your cat’s eyes look swollen, irritated or runny, a number of different things could be causing the symptoms. One common diagnosis is uveitis, …
The Vet Thought This Dog Had Cancer—Turns Out, She Had 4 Teddy Bears In Her Stomach
simplemost.com
Animals "Managing to devour four full teddy bears is quite a feat!" Kate Streit ·April 27, 2018 Paragon Veterinary Referrals Sometimes it seems like dogs …
Researchers investigate obesity and diabetes in cats
phys.org - Collene Ferguson
What makes obese cats prone to diabetes? That's one question researchers at the University of Calgary Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (UCVM) and the …
In summer, your light-skinned dogs need nontoxic sunscreen
miamiherald.com - By Patty Khuly
Q: My English bulldog has a pink nose. Do you have any recommendations for dog sunscreens? A: If you have a bulldog, sunscreens are the least of your …
Innovative vaccine offers canine cancer patients a shot at a longer, happier life
upenn.edu
Osteosarcoma is the most common bone cancer to affect dogs. It is a painful and aggressive disease. Affecting more than 10,000 dogs annually, …
What’s shaking in dog- and cat-product innovations?
sacbee.com - Kim Campbell Thornton
Every March, pet product manufacturers converge on Orlando, Florida, to present their wares to buyers and media from around the world. More than …
Man loses everything except his kitten after his house burns down
metro.co.uk - Tanveer Mann
This is the heartbreaking moment an 83-year-old man hugged his pet kitten after losing everything else he owned in a house fire. Ali Mese, from Ordu …