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Lassie’s Law would require Ohio road work crews try to locate owners of deceased pets
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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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
![A poster for the Y-Bridge Arts festival, which shows a watercolor of a yellow, long haired, small dog.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2D502E82-D225-4384-BF4A-1BAA8BD79D31-900x422.jpeg)
Y-Bridge ART Festival
Zanesville Ohio Featuring fine Art, crafts, music, local beer, kids activities fun and food.
![Two cats stand on a wooden floor. One eats food.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/pbspetstory-e1679176381557-900x422.png)
After pandemic pet boom, owners struggle with rising costs of veterinary care
By: PBS Newshour
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NewsHour) — Millions of Americans became pet owners during the pandemic. Today, around 70 percent of U.S. households now have pets, but many owners struggle to cover the… Read More
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A lethal virus is spreading through the country’s rabbit population. A local rabbit rescue wants your help to slow it down
By: Andre Norrils
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Most people for the past two years have been focused on the COVID-19 virus. But local veterinarians are asking the community to pay attention to a… Read More
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New Law Meant To Help Vets And Pets
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — A new law signed over the weekend aims to help pets and the veterinarians who care for them. It’s no secret that veterinarians often have a lot of student… Read More
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Athens Humane Society and Friends of the Shelter Dogs Offer Pet Food Assistance
By: WOUB News Team
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Two Athens County animal welfare agencies are teaming up to assist residents who may be unable to afford food for their pets during the coronavirus pandemic…. Read More
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Bill Would Ban Use of Gas Chambers for Pet Euthanasia
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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When animals are put to sleep in Ohio, they are most often euthanized with medications administered by a veterinarian. But there have been some cases where dogs and cats have been put down in… Read More
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Pet Trick and Treat Open House
Bring your dogs and cats for some Trick AND Treat open house fun. Show off your costumes and best trick – everyone gets a treat, or two, or three…. Contests… Read More
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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
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If You Spray Your Clothes With Permethrin, Be Careful Around The Cat
By: Jane Greenhalgh | NPR
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Quite a few cat people went ape over our story about permethrin. How risky is the pesticide for Kitty? By minimizing their pet’s exposure, cat owners can use the chemical safely, veterinarians say.
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Ohio Legislator Wants To Limit Tethering Of Animals In Yards
By: Associated Press
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A Cleveland-based Ohio state representative is backing legislation that would set rules for how long an animal may be tied up outdoors. John Barnes Jr. wants to limit people tethering… Read More