One out of 10 homeless people in the US have a dog who accompanies them everywhere. Although the animals lack a warm bed, a steady food supply, regular health care, and familiar and stable surroundings, they have a warm bond with their owners and endless places to smell. Little information exists on specific intervention strategies […]
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Millions of Israelis and many people around the world were moved to tears when 17-year-old Mia Leimberg and her Shi Tzu dog Bella who spent nearly two months in captivity in Gaza after being kidnapped by Hamas terrorists returned home together during the hostages-prisoners swap in early December. Mia and her family told reporters that […]
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Owning a pet – especially a dog or cat – has been linked with slower rates of cognitive decline including verbal memory and fluency among older adults who live alone, while the same protective effect was not found in pet owners living with others. Nearly 8,000 older people were studied by Chinese researchers who published […]
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Pets, just like their owners, are affected by changes in weather and temperature, and the winter time is no exception. In preparation for the upcoming cold days, pet experts have gathered some useful tips. Here’s some information from Orly Zakai, a cat behavior consultant, on changes in cat behavior during winter and some tips for […]
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