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For the dogs? This volunteer has helped Columbus Humane for over 45 years
21+ hour, 35+ min ago (832+ words) Jean Marmie pauses at the entrance to a door with her name painted across it, swinging it open to see her current favorite dog anxiously awaiting her behind the metal bars of a kennel. Eleanor, a 9-year-old caramel-colored mutt, excitedly…...
Colony Cats fosters community for cats, volunteers | Student project
2+ week, 1+ day ago (853+ words) Cats can do what comes naturally " jump, run, climb, and play; but only until they find their way into your heart and home." That's the message that Colony Cats, a no-kill, non-profit, volunteer-run pet adoption organization in Columbus, shares with…...
After woman's plea, Neptune works on deal to neuter, release park cats
3+ week, 2+ day ago (755+ words) NEPTUNE -- The township plans to sign a deal with the Monmouth County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) to trap, neuter and return cats in order to contain the growing number of stray cats living in Sunshine…...
The Feline VMA Announces the 2026 Spring into Feline Medicine e Conference
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (781+ words) Speakers and Sessions The Feline Veterinary Medical Association (Feline VMA) has announced that registration is now open for the 2026 Feline VMA Spring into Feline Medicine e Conference. The e Conference will take place on April 19, April 29, and May 9, 2026, and will…...
Collier County shelter adoptions climb as new cat cafe opens
2+ mon, 6+ day ago (816+ words) After years of overcrowding concerns, Collier County's animal shelter is reporting a sharp rise in adoptions. County commissioners formally accepted Domestic Animal Services' annual report Tuesday, Feb. 10. The report laid out how waived and reduced fees during fiscal year 2025 helped…...
Free dog adoptions and puppy yoga at Central Ohio Home & Garden Show
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (537+ words) Bringing the fauna to accompany the flora, Franklin County Dog Shelter & Adoption Center will be onsite with adoptable dogs during the 2026 Central Ohio Home & Garden Show. The shelter will be at the Puppy Playpen booth every day from Feb. 14-22, except…...
Coda Pet expands compassionate in-home pet euthanasia services in Overland Park, KS
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (1091+ words) The veterinarian-owned startup empowers a network of veterinarians who provide in-home euthanasia to ease the passing of pets at home, surrounded by loved ones. Dr. Karen Whala, Dr. Gary Hsia, and Dr. Bethany Hsia are co-founders and veterinarians of Coda…...
From house cat to viral star, how Pudge took over Bowling Green
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (132+ words) Pudge, a 3-year-old exotic short-haired Persian cat, rose through the ranks this fall from humble house cat to internet stardom at Bowling Green State University. From house cat to viral star, how Pudge took over Bowling Green He's orange. He's…...
Puppies up for adoption go viral for Gen Alpha slang names. Only 'Ohio' has found a home
8+ mon, 4+ day ago (250+ words) A Canadian animal rescue thought of a clever way to draw attention to their adoptable pets. Dubbed the "Slang Litter," six puppies went viral for their Gen alpha-inspired names, including one named "Ohio," who is the only puppy that has…...
Lap of Love Makes Pets' Final Moments Much More Bearable
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (469+ words) When veterinarian Dr. Nellie Wilbers first heard of Lap of Love'a veterinary hospice and in-home euthanasia team'on a podcast interviewing the organization's co-founder, Dr. Mary Gardner, she got goosebumps and knew it was something she wanted to do. While the…...