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BARC and the Southeast Ohio Food Bank launched a program to tackle food insecurity for pets and owners
By: Arielle Teppert
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A new program ensures pets in southeast Ohio don’t go hungry. Behavioral Analysis Reform for Companions, better known as BARC, and the Southeast Ohio Food Bank… Read More
An Ohio bill allows dogs who bite in unprovoked situations to be put down the first time it happens
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Last fall, two dogs mauled a Pickaway County woman, causing her death. Earlier this month, an eight year old Columbus boy was disfigured and… Read More
PolitiFact’s ‘Lie of the Year’ and its impact on the Ohio town caught in the middle
By: PBS Newshour
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NewsHour) — The 2024 campaign was unlike any in modern American history. But one thing united candidates across the political spectrum, they were all searching for messages that… Read More
Open Meditation
Thursdays in December, join a small group for quiet meditation. Join us from noon to almost 1:00 at Serenity Roots Yoga and Wellness Center on Lavelle Rd. We will start… Read More
Open Meditation
Thursdays in December, join a small group for quiet meditation. Join us from noon to almost 1:00 at Serenity Roots Yoga and Wellness Center on Lavelle Rd. We will start… Read More
Open Meditation
Thursdays in December, join a small group for quiet meditation. Join us from noon to almost 1:00 at Serenity Roots Yoga and Wellness Center on Lavelle Rd. We will start… Read More
Open Meditation
Thursdays in December, join a small group for quiet meditation. Join us from noon to almost 1:00 at Serenity Roots Yoga and Wellness Center on Lavelle Rd. We will start… Read More
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
Y-Bridge ART Festival
Zanesville Ohio Featuring fine Art, crafts, music, local beer, kids activities fun and food.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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