Prosthetic limbs offering pets a new ‘leash’ on life
A 7-year-old German shepherd dog named Star has some new pep in her step. She lost part of her right hind leg at birth, leaving her unable to walk comfortably. Then two months ago she was fitted with a customized prosthetic leg. Star’s owner, Elaine Diasparra, says the difference has been drastic.
“She’s amazing and she can actually go for walks now,” she said.
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Getting a Dog May Save Your Life, Especially If You’re Single
Swedish researchers found that people with furry friends, especially the unmarried, have fewer heart problems than those who don’t.
Having a dog can bring a lot of love into your life. It could also make it last a little longer.
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Dog ownership lowers early death risk, study finds
Dog owners have a lower risk of death from cardiovascular disease or other causes, a study of 3.4 million Swedes has found.
The team analysed national registries for people aged 40 to 80, and compared them to dog ownership registers.
They found there was a lower risk of cardiovascular disease in owners of dogs, particularly of hunting breeds.
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Americans are pet obsessed, spending over $69 billion a year
Americans’ pet addiction has been skyrocketing by the billions for nearly two decades, with early estimates saying U.S. spending statistics on pet food, gear, and vet visits could reach over $69 billion this year, according the American Pet Products Association (APPA).
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Hundreds give tearful farewell to heroic war dog
Hundreds turned out to say goodbye to the hero dog whose Marine veteran partner put together a bucket list for him after he was diagnosed with bone cancer. Cena, a black lab who served three tours in Afghanistan as a bomb-sniffer with the Marines, lived his final years with Lance Cpl. Jeff DeYoung, as his service dog.
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Animal lovers emphasize adopting rescue pets
Looking for a new furry friend? Folks at PetSmart set out dozens of rescued animals today in hopes people would adopt them.
Hundreds of people gathered to look at dogs, cats, and even rabbits. Animal lovers say it is all too common for people to abandon or surrender their animals.
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Hundreds of people dressed as cats break world record
People who love cats, really love cats… and they aren’t afraid to show it.
Like Susie from accounting who sports the cat ear headband trend – yeah it’s a thing.
Well, it looks like a group of cat costume wearing kids teens and adults in Malaysia recently upped Susie’s game. Whiskers ears tail and all.
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Greyhounds go behind bars to learn how to be pets, teach prisoners responsibilities
Retired racing dogs Blaze and Trigger have recently been released from Bunbury Regional Prison, where they have spent several weeks learning how to be pets.
It was part of the Greyhounds as Pets prison program where a select group of prisoners care for the dogs around the clock.
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GUEST VIEW: Adopting a pet will save a life
The debate goes on: whether to buy a new pet or rescue one.
Rescuing a pet has numerous ethical, practical, and monetary benefits. Buying a pet, however, can cost a small fortune and lead to considerable heartache down the road.
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The new NOPSI Hotel in New Orleans has a food menu for pets
Forget the dog park. New Orleans’ newest hotel wants to be one of the city’s first upscale dining destinations for pets.
The NOPSI Hotel, which opens Thursday (July 6) at 3 p.m. at 317 Baronne St. in the Central Business District, is rolling out a pet menu as part of its room services for guests. The menu will also be available to pets lounging with their owners at the hotel’s lobby-level patio, which is open to the public.
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