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Local business seeks second chance for dog after fatal fire | News
Marley knows how to sit, stay and walk pretty well on a leash. But those around the nearly 10-year-old Shar Pei/American Staffordshire Terrier mix said what the dog still doesn’t really understand is why her favorite human in the world hasn’t come back for her. On the afternoon of Dec. 21, 2021, Marley’s owner, Judy Gaskin-Payne, was getting ready to head to Florida for the holidays and dropped the dog off for a boarding session at Always about Pets, a local animal grooming business just off Dixon Road. But later that evening, a fire destroyed Gaskin’s southeast side residence, and
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Eddie the cat launches himself at computer screen in Manchester after seeing squirrel [video]
Nutty moment Eddie the cat crashes to the floor as he leaps to catch squirrel on a computer screen Eddie the cat was watching a squirrel on a computer when he sprang forwards The footage filmed in Eccles, Greater Manchester, shows him hit ground Eddie was not hurt in the footage but gave his family a shock By Olivia Devereux-evans For Mailonline Published: 12:35 EST, 17 January 2022 | Updated: 13:01 EST, 17 January 2022 This is the comic moment a confused cat bounced off a computer screen as it tried to catch the squirrel in a
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Florida woman attacked by bear in her own driveway while walking her dog
A woman in Florida says that she’s lucky to be alive after getting attacked by a bear in her own driveway. The large animal injured the woman while she was taking her dogs out for a walk. Fortunately, the woman’s injuries were not considered to be life–threatening. Police officers and biologists with the Florida FWC responded to reports of a woman being attacked by a bear on Jan. 13 around 9 p.m. (Volusia County Sheriff’s Office) The incident occurred on Jan. 13 in DeBary, Florida. According to a news release from Florida Fish and Wildlife, officials received reports
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Cat’s Reaction to Being Used As Dog’s ‘Chew Toy’ Has Internet in Stitches
When something is annoying us the best tactic is to rise above it, as one cat on Reddit showcased beautifully. In a viral video, which was shared to the site by a user called Niikhavod9472, we can see a small black and brown puppy lying next to a white fluffy cat on the floor. The puppy is playfully biting at the feline’s chest and neck throughout the 22-second long clip, and the cat appears totally unperturbed, calmly staring off into the distance while ignoring the young dog’s actions. The hilarious video is captioned: “My cat doesn’t even care anymore.” Since
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Michigan Humane looking for home for 30-pound cat named the Mister
A fat cat at a Westland shelter is looking for a home Mister the cat has a lot of personality. He also has a lot of extra weight – making him the perfect animal to bring home. The 30-pound feline is currently housed at an animal shelter in Westland but could be adopted today. Meet Mister the cat. He’s a big cat with an even bigger personality. Almost as big, at least. Twelve-year-old Mister is 30 pounds of love, joy, and feline prowess just awaiting adoption. His caregivers hope to find a home for him soon. “He’s full of love
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Tonga’s ‘Dog Lady’ Swept Away by Tsunami From Volcano While Trying to Save Dogs
A dog rescuer in Tonga is missing after being swept away by the tsunami caused by the Hunga Tonga-Hunga-Ha’apai volcanic eruption. The 50-year-old British woman, Angela Glover, was reportedly swept away by the tsunami as she went with her husband to rescue their pet dogs. Glover runs the Tongan Animal Welfare Society (TAWS), an animal welfare organization that helps dogs on the island access veterinary services. According to Yahoo News, Glover moved to Tonga from London, U.K., in 2016. Speaking to the website in 2021 about her work, she said: “I am a huge animal lover and always wanted to
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Challenge underway to help animals in honor of late Betty White
A national event is underway, honoring Betty White. It’s all about helping animals. Newswatch 16’s Ryan Leckey has more on how you can get involved. BLOOMSBURG, Pa. — Monday, January 17, 2022, would’ve marked the 100th birthday of beloved actress Betty White. As a way to honor her legacy, a social media challenge gets underway today as a way to pay tribute to White’s love of animals. Newswatch 16’s Ryan Leckey shows us how you can get involved. If there’s one thing Betty White managed to make us all do, it was laugh. The beloved actress died at the age
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No adoption fees for dogs at Bakersfield Animal Care Center through January
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Homeless dogs need you. The Bakersfield Animal Care Center is asking the community to help big dogs that still need homes. The shelter is offering no fee adoptions for any dogs during this time. Get big dogs adopted. That is the goal and plan for staff at the Bakersfield Animal Care Center as they try to lower the number of big dogs in the shelter. Stay up to date with the latest weather and news with 17 News’ daily newsletter The shelter is promoting its larger and older dogs that have been in the shelter longer
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