• The Humane Society of the United States helps hundreds of animals recover from Hurricane Ian

    The Humane Society of the United States helps hundreds of animals recover from Hurricane Ian

    FORT MYERS, Fla.—The Humane Society of the United States is on the ground helping animals and communities impacted by the deadly Hurricane Ian. Responders from the HSUS deployed to Charlotte County, Florida, to assist with rescue calls and community outreach in the days following the storm. Additionally, the HSUS is facilitating the transport of animals who

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  • Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando to open cat shelter downtown in late September

     Matthew Moyer  | Orlando Weekly Pet Alliance to care for felines at a new shelter in Downtown Orlando The Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando have announced the grand opening of a new cat shelter in downtown Orlando at the end of this month. Continuing their rebound from last year’s fire at their Orlando shelter, the Pet

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  • Warning to anyone with a pet ahead of Bonfire Night

    Aaliyah Rugg | ECHO A charity has issued urgent advice for pet owners this Bonfire night. Despite bringing joy to many, Bonfire Night can have a detrimental impact on animals and vulnerable people. With many organised displays cancelled, there are fears more people will turn to “at home displays” this weekend. But with concerns over

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  • Not on her watch: Bandit the ‘guard cat’ plays hero, alerts owner to armed home intruders

    Not on her watch: Bandit the ‘guard cat’ plays hero, alerts owner to armed home intruders

    BELDEN, Miss. – A Mississippi man said his pet cat helped prevent a robbery at his home, and he credits the calico with possibly saving his life. Bandit, a 20-pound cat, lives with her retired owner Fred Everitt in the Tupelo suburb of Belden. When at least two people tried to break into their shared home

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  • 3 Hidden Costs of Owning a Pet

    3 Hidden Costs of Owning a Pet

    Maurie Backman | the ascent Key points There are certain pet-related expenses most people know to budget for. There are also surprise expenses that could throw your budget for a loop. You might need to upgrade your vehicle, change your vacation accommodations, or pay for grooming. Adopting a pet is a huge undertaking — both

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  • US veterinarians are helping displaced Ukrainian pets. Here’s what they’re seeing

    Jen Reeder | Yahoo! News When Colorado veterinarian Jon Geller headed to a Romanian border crossing with Ukraine on March 13, he had two big suitcases filled with veterinary supplies and no idea what to expect. “I had connected with a couple of the local veterinarians that have little vet clinics not too far from

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  • Pet-Friendly Tourism is Growing in Mexico

    DESTINATION & TOURISM  ALBERTO LOZANO  The pet-friendly segment contributes to the development of tourism activity and economic spillover in Mexico, given that official data shows the existence of 80 million pets, of which 43.8 million are dogs. According to the National Welfare Survey of Mexico’s National Institute of Statistics & Geography (INEGI by its acronym in

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  • Keep pets safe and secure when traveling

    By MEGAN CARDONA | Reading Eagle As summer vacations kick back into gear this year, millions of new pet parents will have to navigate traveling with furry friends. The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals reported last year that 23 million American households — one in five nationwide — obtained a dog or cat

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  • I spent $116,000 to travel the world — with my cat

    JJ Yosh, 38, has spent nearly $116,000 traveling all across the United States with his adventurous pet, Simon. The six-year-old Bombay cat doesn’t just live a lush life of luxury in his not-so-humble abode, he travels all across the country kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding, rock climbing, camping, hiking and backpacking In fact, Yosh and Simon

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  • 5 Tips for Making Traveling With Pets Easier

    David Thompson | Travelers Today Many of us are making plans with the holidays right around the corner. For many people, their holiday plans are staying with friends and family members, and for many others, their plans include hopping on a plane or taking a road trip to spend the holidays with people far away.

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