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Why Quality Control Matters to Pet Food Safety and the Planet

(BPT) - When you pick up a bag of pet food from the store or click "add to cart" online, you deserve peace of mind knowing that the product you are buying is a safe and high-quality food.At Purina, …

6 great gifts for shelter cats this holiday season

Meowtel reviewed shelter wish lists to compile these tips for showing love to your animal shelter of choice this holiday season.

Tubman raising funds to add pet shelter

Tubman, an innovative organization dedicated to providing support and resources to individuals and families affected by domestic violence and trauma, is raising funds to add a pet shelter. Tubman's …

Lyle James takes Honey, a two-year-old bulldog, out into the run next to the Minneapolis Animal Care and Control building at 212 17th Ave. N. James can't have pets at his condo and he volunteers several days a week at the shelter. He is also a carrier for TMC Publications CO. (Photo by Tesha M. Christensen)

Not the pound you think you know

The Minneapolis city animal control facility isn’t the grim place many picture.“For a long time, this place would have been called a pound with all the negative aspects that …

CANS FOR SAM

Longfellow residents Linda Featherstone and her husband Frank Forkins have helped neighborhood cats and dogs to have healthier and happier lives for the past 25 years. Working with pet owners who …

Volunteer Gail Frethem plays with Tupelo at the shelter. (Photo by Penny Fuller)

FELINES FIND 'FUREVER' HOMES

Longtime Feline Rescue volunteer Nancy Miller writes monthly newsletters and works as a shift lead. “I love this work because I see first-hand the difference that volunteering makes in the …

Free helping dogs

Can Do Canines announces that there is currently less waiting time than normal for clients who need one of the following types of assistance dogs: Mobility Assist Dog, Hearing Assist Dog, Diabetes …

New Year, New Goals for People and Pets: 3 ways dogs and dog owners can accomplish resolutions together

(Family Features) Consider these three ways you and your pet can work toward healthy habits together this year.

People and their pets will be particularly appreciative of green spaces in the year ahead.

Top Backyarding Trends for 2025

(NAPSI)— The popularity of backyarding will continue to increase in 2025, says the TurfMutt Foundation , which has encouraged outdoor living and caring for green spaces for the last 15 years. …

Meet Purina’s 2024 Thanksgiving’s Top Dog Winner, Hoagie

(BPT) - Each year, The National Dog Show, presented by Purina, brings families together by celebrating their beloved furry canine companions. While millions tuned in for the highly anticipated Best …

Love them? Hate them? Spay them.

(BPT) - Sure, cats have nine lives. But why not give them 10? Spaying or neutering your pet is the right thing to do. Learn more at GiveThemTen.org.

Pets mourn the loss of other pets, too. Here's how experts say you can help them.

When a family pet dies, the remaining pets mourn their loss. Ollie examined studies and expert advice to provide tips on comforting grieving pets.

Early Detection and Management of Feline Diabetes: What Cat Owners Need to Know

(BPT) - During National Diabetes Month, Elanco is raising awareness about an often-overlooked disease — feline diabetes. With approximately 600,000 cats in the U.S. diagnosed with diabetes in …

Groundbreaking Research Helps Dogs Communicate with Words

(BPT) - Imagine a world where your dog could tell you exactly what they want — not through barks, tail wags, or pawing at the door, but by using words. With grant funding from Purina, the …

Festive Foods for Your Dog This Holiday Season

(Family Features) The holiday season would feel incomplete without delicious dishes to keep everyone feeling merry and bright. By everyone, that includes canine companions, too.

Fact or Fiction? Discover the Truth about Canine Osteoarthritis and Available Treatment Options

(BPT) - Has your dog been acting differently? Do they seem to be slowing down? What many pet owners don’t realize is that changes in behavior can also mean your four-legged friend is in pain. …

6 Questions You May Have if Your Dog Is Peeing Indoors

(BPT) - When you find a puddle of pee on your dog’s favorite snooze spot, it’s easy to jump to worry. You might even be asking yourself if she did it to be spiteful. While it’s not …

Pets or personal safety: A choice no one should ever have to make

(BPT) - The physical and emotional benefits of having a pet are well documented, yet for those facing trauma and abuse, making the decision to escape abuse is more complicated when a pet is involved. …

'Pawty' Tips for Celebrating Your Pup

(Family Features) With dog birthday parties and adoptions being celebrated across the country, entertainment ideas can be borrowed from regular parties - but the special guests will need to be taken into account when planning a party designed for pooches.

Why Quality Control Matters to Pet Food Safety and the Planet

6 great gifts for shelter cats this holiday season

New Year, New Goals for People and Pets: 3 ways dogs and dog owners can accomplish resolutions together

Top Backyarding Trends for 2025

'Pawty' Tips for Celebrating Your Pup

95% of Dog Owners Unknowingly Put Their Pets at Risk for Tapeworms: What You Should Know

Dog talk ... and more

Talkin' pets, with vets

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