Books, pencils and pets. It might not sound like the standard school supply but some teachers say having pets in the classroom is a good way to motivate students. Even kids say animals helps them learn responsibility.
Austin Pets Alive! is opening a new facility in South Austin that will help save the lives of an additional 1,000 animals.
NORFOLK – Preparing for Hurricane Earl or any emergency means making sure your loved ones, pets and home can safely weather the storm. While forecasters don’t believe Earl will devastate eastern Virginia and northeastern North Carolina, they do expect high winds and some localized flooding that could create problems. Emergency management officials say residents should be ready for power outages ...
As we've been mentioning , Chicago's Animal Care and Control is swamped with pets after taking in over 50 cats from a local animal hoarder. Last week we featured some of the overwhelming number of cats that ACC needs to adopt into loving homes to make room at the city's shelter. This week, we're taking a look at some of the cats. And don't forget, if you don't see a pet you love ...
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) -- Pet owners across North Carolina don't have to worry about doggy bags anymore. They now can take their furry friends to join them at some of the state's outdoor restaurants. A new public health rule that took effect Wednesday gives food service establishments the option to permit dogs and cats in outdoor dining areas. Those pets must be restrained, can't come into contact ...
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Photo courtesy Rick BaptistWicked Local PlymouthAll dogs must be on leashes with updated rabies vaccinations. No cats, please (although cat owners are welcome to walk). PLYMOUTH – The town of Plymouth ... |
A new home for thousands of animals in Austin opened Wednesday morning. The Austin Pets Alive Shelter will help Austin achieve it's no-kill status. The Austin Pets Alive! Shelter at 2807 Manchaca Road near S. Lamar takes in animals from the Town Lake Animal Center that are considered un-adoptable. The shelter cares for, trains, and then finds new homes for the pets. The non-profit organization ...
BLADES — Fire officials say two pets died in a house fire in Blades. Three other pets were rescued.
The Oakland Pet Adoption Center in Auburn Hills has established five outreach centers to help find homes for homeless pets. The outreach centers are the Cat Practice in Birmingham, Advance PetCare of Oakland in Clarkston, Pet Supplies "Plus" stores in Bloomfield Hills and White Lake Township and Allen Animal Hospital in Livonia.
