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People pay more attention to ads when they feature dogs and cats
Researchers conclude that adding dogs or cats to promotional ads makes people more eager to pursue a goal or product.
Joseph Shavit
Feb 28, 2022


Dogs may lower their owners' risk of disability, study claims
Data shows that seniors who own a dog may be at lower risk of disability than those who have never been dog owners.
Joseph Shavit
Feb 24, 2022


Kind-hearted high school student creates wheelchairs for pets
A 14-year-old Champlin, Minnesota girl manufactures $1,000 dog wheelchairs in her free time for the price of the parts.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 15, 2021


Beloved cat inspires half-million-dollar donation to animal shelter
Over half a million dollars has been donated to the Capital Regional District animal shelter in honour of a beloved pet.
Joseph Shavit
Sep 25, 2021


Surf's pup! 'Surfurs' Fetch Waves Seeking "Best In Surf" Title
Some of California's cutest surFURs hit the waves to show off their skills on the board and raise money for their orphaned friends in need.
Joseph Shavit
Sep 14, 2021


Strike a PAWS! 800 costumed Chihuahuas strut their stuff in Miss Chihuahua Town beauty pageant
The pint-sized pooches, from all over the UK, donned fancy outfits as they competed for top spot as Britain's Most Beautiful Chihuahua.
Joseph Shavit
Aug 25, 2021


‘I come with baggage’: Couple finds heartbreaking poem within shelter dog’s paperwork
A woman has shared the meaningful note that she received when she adopted her dog.
Joseph Shavit
Aug 23, 2021


German animal shelter creates Tinder for pets to help them find new homes
An animal shelter in Germany is getting creative to help find new homes for their resident cats and dogs and they're using new tricks
Joseph Shavit
Aug 16, 2021


New app uses AI to tell you what your cat is feeling
If you’ve ever wondered if your cat is happy, there’s an app for that. Tably is a new app released by pet health company Sylvester.ai.
Joseph Shavit
Jul 29, 2021


Humans aren't alone in having talent, dogs got it too!
Some exceptionally gifted people have marked human history and culture. Leonardo, Mozart, and Einstein are some famous examples
Joseph Shavit
Jul 8, 2021


Chinese monk who saved 8,000 strays is dog's best friend
Zhi is no ordinary animal rescuer: he is a Buddhist monk and will give these dogs a new life either at his ancient monastery or at a shelter
Joseph Shavit
Jun 22, 2021


Pets and their owners diet together, new study finds
Keto, gluten-free, organic: If a pet owner is on a specific diet, chances are their dog is on it, too, a new U of G study reveals.
Joseph Shavit
May 19, 2021
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