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Lassie’s Law would require Ohio road work crews try to locate owners of deceased pets
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Lassie’s Law, an Ohio House bill, would require road crews who discover a deceased dog or cat to try to find the owner of… Read More
Can you catch a hidden virus from a dog kiss or a cat cuddle?
WASHINGTON (NPR) — “Get ready for a silly question,” one reader wrote in response to our series on “hidden viruses” that jump from animals, like a dog or cat, to… Read More
Bad Dog! Ohio is No. 3 in dogs attacking postal workers
CINCINNATI, Ohio (WVXU) — The U.S. Postal Service said more than 5,400 workers were attacked by dogs in 2021. Ohio came in at No. 3 with 359 workers attacked or… Read More
Your dog is good, but that’s not necessarily because of its breed
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — Labrador retrievers fetch, border collies herd, huskies howl: It’s conventional wisdom that many dog breeds act in certain ways because they’ve been bred to do so… Read More
Therapy dogs can help relieve pain in the ER
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — Therapy dogs have long visited nursing homes and schools — even disaster sites — offering comfort to humans. A new study shows that a 10-minute visit… Read More
You May Be Stressing Out Your Dog
When people who own dogs are stressed, their dogs also get stressed, a new study suggests. It’s another indication of how emotionally synchronized dogs and their humans can be.
Paw Paintings: An Exhibition and Auction to Benefit the Humane Society of the Ohio Valley
The Marietta College Art Department is pleased to present “Paw Paintings: An Exhibition and Auction to Benefit the Humane Society of the Ohio Valley” on display in Atrium Gallery and… Read More
Friends of the Shelter Dogs Adoption Event
Come to Petsmart and meet awesome adoptable dogs from the Athens Co. Dog Shelter! What better souvenir from Mom’s Weekend than a new best friend? Not in a position to… Read More
Walk Your Dog, But Watch Your Footing: Bone Breaks Are On The Rise
Maybe it’s just because a large number of older people have learned the benefits of exercise and canine companionship. Whatever the reason, walking a dog on a leash has been linked to more fractures.
Humane Society: Include Tethering Laws In Dangerous Dogs Discussion
A bill has been drafted to strengthen the laws against owners of dogs that carry out serious attacks against other people, but pro-animal groups are saying another topic must be… Read More
Too Much Vitamin D In Dog Food May Have Poisoned Pets, Spurring Recalls And FDA Alert
The FDA says pet owners should watch out for vitamin D toxicity. Recalled brands include Abound, Nutrisca and Natural Life.
Kentucky Hosting National Retriever Championship
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – Kentucky is hosting the National Retriever Championship for dogs. A statement from the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources says it is the first time… Read More
Put Your Face In It: How Gaming Helped Me Understand My Dog
If you want to know how a dog sees the world, ask yourself how you explore virtual spaces with your controller. No, really!