How pets can enrich your life: Leading vet charity weighs in

April is stress awareness month, and leading vet charity PDSA is highlighting the positive impact that pets may have on our mental health.   PDSA Vet Nurse Nina Downing said: “Stress can affect us all – busy lives, juggling family and work commitments, and …

PDSA warns all dog owners to 'always' check their pets for dangerous grass seeds

While grass seeds might look small and harmless, vet charity PDSA warns that they can cause harm to our four-legged friends. “If your dog likes to run around in long grass, it’s important to always check them for grass seeds afterwards,” explains PDSA Vet …

Teaching students anti-bullying lessons via pets

New Study Finds Pets May Be More Beneficial Than We Think

A new study published in Social Indicators Research found that pet companionship leads to a 3 to 4 points boost in life satisfaction on a scale of 1 to 7. Additionally, the value of a pet was calculated as the equivalent of earning $100,000 USD per year in …

UW Health encourages dog owners to volunteer their pets to help patients

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Temperament testing is set to take place in June, allowing volunteers to bring their well-behaved dogs to visit patients at UW Health SwedishAmerican. The Caring Canines program allows volunteers to bring their dog to bedside visits …

JUSTICE for Peanut (and Fred): Documents Show NY State Always Planned to Euthanize Beloved Pets

Right before the November election, the Democrats who run the state of New York decided it was smart to raid the home of a social media user who rescued and -- for many years -- raised Peanut the Squirrel and Fred the Raccoon. The authorities invaded the …

Featured pets: Moose and Kia

Moose and Kia. Photo provided SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – To be loved by a hound is truly one of the best feelings in the world. Moose and Kia are beautiful foxhounds born on Dec. 26. They adore people and treats, and are going to make some hound lovers very happy. …

Meet Theodore, JJ and Monfils, this week’s Pets of the Week in the San Gabriel Valley

  (Left) Gentle Theodore, No. A520302, is a 1-year-old pit bull mix who is sweet and loyal. From April 28 to May 3, he is available for adoption at no cost from Pasadena Humane. (Middle) JJ returns to this week’s page in hopes of finding his happily ever …

Paws for Pets: Shadow & Mouse the Cats

Today’s Paws for Pets segment, courtesy of the Wenatchee Valley Humane Society, features not one, but TWO adorable cats who are LITTER-ally sisters. Sweet and loving, both these felines are ready to be welcomed into your heart and home. Meet Shadow and …

Editorial: Celebrating the power of pets

Published 3:10 pm Wednesday, April 23, 2025 A cavalcade of canine companions and their owners gathered at Pelham City Park on Sunday, April 13 for Paws in the Park, an annual event from Pelham Parks and Recreation that is catered to all things dog. This …