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French bulldogs chosen the most popular US breed for second year
French bulldogs, or frenchies, continued to be the most commonly registered purebred dogs in 2023, according to the American Kennel Club ranking released on Wednesday.
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How Charley's Angels Pet Initiative is supporting pets and owners
Pets are in important part of countless lives, but it’s no secret that the monetary cost can be daunting for many. Charley’s Angels Pet Initiative is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping pets by alleviating some of that cost. Founder Kandi Finch, trainer Ciera Wilson, and adorable pup Charley tell us what the organization does and why it’s so...
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French bulldogs remain the most popular dog breed in the US
The American Kennel Club says French bulldogs are still the United States’ most commonly registered purebreds.
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What's the latest with the mystery dog illness that starts with a cough? What to know
Cases have been reported in Oregon, Colorado, Indiana, Illinois, Washington, Idaho, California and more.
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More than a dozen goats seized from NY farm looking for new homes
MSPCA-Angell is looking for new homes for more than a dozen goats seized from a farm in New York. The 17 goats, now resting up at Nevins Farm in Methuen, Massachusetts, were among over 100 animals taken from the property in Owego, New York due to poor living conditions. There is limited information about their history, but MSPCA-Angell officials said…
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Mass. Senate votes to ban declawing cats
Massachusetts senators unanimously passed a bill (S 2552) Thursday that would make the state the third in the country to outlaw surgeries that declaw cats. Declawing a cat involves amputating the first bone on each toe, and tendonectomies involve cutting a tendon in each toe that controls the extension of claws. The bill still allows these procedures to be performed…
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Purina says its pet food is safe as allegations about sick animals multiply on social media
Purina said an investigation found no issue with its pet food. But some pet owners still think the products caused their dogs or cats to become ill or die.
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Why giant goldfish are storming America's Great Lakes
Goldfish measuring more than a foot long are becoming a more common sight in freshwater lakes across the country. Careless pet owners are to blame, experts say.
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Unqualified dog walkers putting pets at risk, local animal control says
The booming dog walking industry lacks sufficient training and education, and it’s leading to major headaches, a local animal control officer says.
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Booming dog walking industry lacks training, education, local animal control says
It may seem like a fun and easy way to make some extra money. But unqualified dogwalkers are causing major headaches, says Dedham, Massachusetts, Animal Control Officer Deni Goldman. “There has been an exorbitant amount of incidents not just here in Dedham but all across the state with dogs at the hands of dog walkers,” Goldman said. “We have had…
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Meet the Maker: Pet Wants offers nutritious and delicious food and treats
The Holiday Market at Snowport in the Seaport is open and features countless vendors with plenty of exciting goods. Pet Wants, one of the participating vendors, sells fresh and nutritious pet food that puts the health of our furry friends, first.
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See a pet empath at work: ‘When I focus on them, I become them'
How many times have you wished you knew what your pet is thinking? This former insurance broker is giving animals a new voice as a pet empath, or animal communicator.
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Dog owners urged to watch pets closely after mystery illness reported in other states
A mystery illness is making dogs sick in other parts of the country sick, raising concerns here in Massachusetts. “I hope it doesn’t come this way. We got our hands full enough with Lyme,” said Ross Mottau, who was with his three dogs at Millennium Park in West Roxbury Friday afternoon. The potentially fatal condition has been reported in...
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A potentially fatal mystery illness in dogs is spreading in the US. It starts with a cough
A mysterious and potentially fatal respiratory illness in dogs has been reported in several states across the country, as veterinarians continue to search for what may be causing the condition that has killed some dogs.
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These are the holiday food that your pets shouldn't eat — and ones they can
There are numerous foods that are harmful to your pets. Here is a list of what your furry four-legged pals can and cannot eat.
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Legal compromise aims to stamp out puppy mill pet sales in Mass.
Aiming to crack down on puppy mills where dogs are bred in cramped spaces, lawmakers expressed optimism Wednesday that a compromise to regulate pet shops could gain traction on Beacon Hill this session. New Massachusetts pet stores would be banned from selling dogs, cats and rabbits unless they come from shelters or rescue organizations under the proposals from Sen. Patrick…
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Study says pet owners love dogs more than cats
The study was conducted by researchers at the University of Copenhagen and questioned more than 2,000 pet owners in Europe.
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2-year-old girl lost in the woods found asleep using family dog as a pillow
Police say a 2-year-old girl who walked away from her home in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula with two family dogs was found hours later asleep in the woods using one of the canines as a furry pillow.
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Animal Rescue League seeks owner of dog found emaciated
A 1-year-old dog was starved and neglected when he was found, and now, animal welfare advocates are looking for his owner.
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Police search for person responsible for emaciated dog found near Dorchester park
A severely emaciated dog was found near a park in Boston’s Dorchester neighborhood back in August and now investigators are asking the public for any information that will lead them to the person responsible, rescuers said Tuesday. The 1-year-old dog, now named Dobby, was found as a stray near Franklin Park in mid-August, the Animal Rescue League of Boston...