Helping pets stay healthy as obesity rates climb

Veterinarians say obesity is on the rise among dogs and cats worldwide, increasing the rise for serious health problems such as diabetes and arthritis. Dr. Gary Richter, a veterinarian and the ...
PBS

Helping pets in need

Vicky Van Lare runs a charity providing free pet food to families struggling with costs. Milwaukee resident Vicky Van Lare runs pet food pantry Roxz's Resources from her home, serving 645 families ...
NBC New York

Helping Pets Cope With Fourth of July Fireworks

Animal shelters across the country cite higher lost pet intakes on July 5th than on any other day of the year. For too many dogs and cats, fireworks displays cause them to bolt from their homes in a ...
KTLA

How to help pets cope when school starts again

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. As students across the country return to ...
WPBF

WPBF 25 to the Rescue: Helping pets find forever homes

WELCOME BACK. IT’S WEDNESDAY, WHICH MEANS IT’S TIME FOR WPBF TO THE RESCUE. I’M HERE WITH PEGGY RYAN BURKE FROM BIG DOG RANCH RESCUE WITH TORNADO. AND WHILE WE’RE TALKING, IF YOU WANT TO LEARN MORE ...
Los Angeles Times

Pandemic Pets Are Struggling to Be Alone. Here’s How Vets Are Helping with Separation Anxiety.

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Many “pandemic pets” have been struggling with separation anxiety as owners return to the office. Veterinarians ...
Sentinel & Enterprise

PET TALK: How to help pets

DEAR PET TALK: I would like to help other pets — in shelters or pets owned by people who need support. How do I do that? DEAR I LOVE ANIMALS: I applaud your spirit — right now, with inflation ...
AZ Animals

Is It Okay to Rehome a Rescue Pet? Understanding When It’s the Kindest Choice

Before surrendering a pet, trainers recommend behavior support, structure, and honest evaluation of your lifestyle match.
ABC 7 Chicago

Anti-Cruelty Society offers to help pets, owners transition as people head back to work

CHICAGO (WLS) -- As the country eases up on COVID restriction, more people are getting out of the house and leaving their pets at home. With more people heading back to work, the Anti-Cruelty Society ...

Battle buddy program at animal shelter helps veterans

Veterans Bridge Home is partnering with the Forsyth County Humane Society and Forsyth County Animal Shelter to help cats and ...
WZZM

Harsh winter weather creates issues for both pet owners and animal shelters

MUSKEGON, Mich. — All eyes in West Michigan are on the forecast and temperatures are expected to drop dramatically this week. And the harsh winter weather is creating quite a challenge for both pet ...