Being in a shelter for a long time can really take a toll on a dog. Many shelters see once happy and hopeful dogs lose their spirits after months of rejection. That’s the case for one Indiana shelter dog named Major, who “cries endlessly” more than 260 days after being rejected by his old family. But his friends at the shelter still hold out hope that there is a perfect … [Read more...] about Dog loses hope, “cries endlessly” after 260 days in the shelter — looking for a perfect new home
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If you find a tick inside your home, here’s what you need to know
I like to think of myself as having love and understanding towards all creatures. Even spiders and snakes – fairly common phobias among humans – don’t freak me out to the point where I’ll actively take steps to avoid them. You could say that I have a high threshold where tolerance for creepy crawlies is concerned… just not with ticks. No, shameful as it is for me to … [Read more...] about If you find a tick inside your home, here’s what you need to know
If you find these scary-looking insects in your home, here’s what it means
While we’re all bound to encounter bugs of one sort of another in the home at certain points in the year, there are certain creepy crawlies the majority of us can live without. If you happen to live in a rural area, most like you’ll be well accustomed to flies, ants, spiders and the like taking up residence – or at least attempting to – in your home during the summer months … [Read more...] about If you find these scary-looking insects in your home, here’s what it means
Suspended jail terms for pair who left dog home alone
A couple from Eastbourne, East Sussex, has been handed suspended jail sentences after leaving their elderly dog unattended while they embarked on a family vacation, resulting in the tragic demise of their beloved pet. Keith Byrne, aged 38, and his partner, 42-year-old Sophie Singer, opted to leave their boxer named Bentley behind as they departed for a holiday retreat at a … [Read more...] about Suspended jail terms for pair who left dog home alone
Dog was abandoned in the park – now he delights senior citizens in his new home
It’s always heartbreaking when a dog is abandoned, but thankfully many of these mistreated dogs get a second chance in amazing new homes. Like one dog, who was abandoned in the park earlier this year, but is now living it up in some very special new surroundings… In February, Associated Humane Popcorn Park Shelter, in Forked River, New Jersey, took in a … [Read more...] about Dog was abandoned in the park – now he delights senior citizens in his new home