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The COVID-19 crisis not only transformed our lives, it also had an impact on the welfare of animals. Job losses, illness, financial difficulties, and even some people’s fear of contracting the virus from pets, led to a rise in animal abandonments in the UK.
When people were furloughed or
As Edmonton continues to grow in new directions, so do demands for amenities for pets. Some neighbourhoods cater to our canine companions and pet owners in other parts of the city are taking notice.
For the six years she was president of the Summerside community league in south Edmonton, Michelle
Petco announced yesterday that it will stop selling shock collars both online and in stores in a move being hailed by animal welfare advocates.
The company operates more than 1,500 retail locations nationwide.
Shock collars are a controversial tool for training dogs. If a dog does something undesirable, like bark
Most U.K. cat owners don’t mind wildlife ‘gifts’
Cat owners’ attitudes about their pets’ hunting behavior fall into one of five categories, ranging from concern to tolerance to indifference, according to a recent study. Most cat owners in the U.K. allow their cats to go outdoors and oppose the idea
“I never understood why a landlord with black mold running all throughout their $2000 rental, won’t allow pets.”
Today, Vancouver City Council will address the “no pets” clause in the city’s rental contracts.
Over the weekend, Vancouver Is Awesome shared a story about a motion that calls for the prohibition
Pets are a great addition to most families. Whether they’re a cat, a dog, or some other type of pet, they always know how to make us smile and comfort us through difficult situations. There is actually scientific research that supports the idea that pets are beneficial to both our
A Brazilian diplomat had to move from New York City to Sao Paulo last April, but when airlines imposed flight cuts and restrictions as the coronavirus hit, he had to leave a beloved pair of parrots behind.
After giving the African grey and Senegal parrots to a friend for temporary
More than 5,000 small animals have been found dead inside shipping boxes in China, in what authorities suspect was a botched pet-delivery operation.
The animal welfare group Utopia found thousands of dogs, cats, rabbits and guinea pigs inside the boxes at a shipping hub in Luohe City, in the central
