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Older siblings–how did you feel when your little brother or sister came home? Even if the first few days were filled with love and excitement, we have a feeling that there was at least one moment when you wished you were an only child again. If you remember that feeling, you’ll probably relate to Marley […] See full article Cat's Comical Reaction to Meeting New Foster Kitty Is Such a Mood by Pet News 2Day #CatsNews

Older siblings–how did you feel when your little brother or sister came home? Even if the first few days were filled with love and excitement, we have a feeling that there was at least one moment when you wished you were an only child again. If you remember that feeling, you’ll probably relate to Marley […] See full article Cat's Comical Reaction to Meeting New Foster Kitty Is Such a Mood by Pet News 2Day #CatsNews

Maine authorities are looking to capture a black bear who bit a woman after she punched it in the nose when protecting her dog. At approximately 11:30 Friday morning 64-year-old Lynn Kelly of Porter, Maine, was out working in her garden when her dog started barking and took off into the woods. Kelly heard her […] See full article Maine woman bitten by black bear while defending dog by Pet News 2Day #DogNews

Maine authorities are looking to capture a black bear who bit a woman after she punched it in the nose when protecting her dog. At approximately 11:30 Friday morning 64-year-old Lynn Kelly of Porter, Maine, was out working in her garden when her dog started barking and took off into the woods. Kelly heard her […] See full article Maine woman bitten by black bear while defending dog by Pet News 2Day #DogNews

Maci Raney was out doing errands when she heard something unusual in the parking lot of a local Tractor Supply store. A tiny meow made her turn around, and she spotted a tabby kitten under a row of bushes. There was no mama cat in sight, so she approached the kitten. “I called her, and […] See full article Abandoned Kitten Comes Running Out Of Bushes When She Hears Kind Woman Call by Pet News 2Day #Adoption, #AnimalRescue, #DailyDodo, #Heartwarming, #Kitten, #KittenRescue, #OliviaHarvey, #Pets, #Standard, #TheDodo #CatsNews

Maci Raney was out doing errands when she heard something unusual in the parking lot of a local Tractor Supply store. A tiny meow made her turn around, and she spotted a tabby kitten under a row of bushes. There was no mama cat in sight, so she approached the kitten. “I called her, and […] See full article Abandoned Kitten Comes Running Out Of Bushes When She Hears Kind Woman Call by Pet News 2Day #Adoption, #AnimalRescue, #DailyDodo, #Heartwarming, #Kitten, #KittenRescue, #OliviaHarvey, #Pets, #Standard, #TheDodo #CatsNews

Harris County Pets is stopping animal intake starting Saturday, July 1. Residents are encouraged to adopt a free pet at the shelter.  Raquel Natalicchio/Staff photographer Harris County Pets said they would not accept any more stray or animal surrenders starting Saturday, July 1, due to overcrowding. The county shelter announced earlier this week that they […] See full article Houston area animal shelter temporarily stops pet intake by Pet News 2Day #PetCharitiesNews

Harris County Pets is stopping animal intake starting Saturday, July 1. Residents are encouraged to adopt a free pet at the shelter.  Raquel Natalicchio/Staff photographer Harris County Pets said they would not accept any more stray or animal surrenders starting Saturday, July 1, due to overcrowding. The county shelter announced earlier this week that they […] See full article Houston area animal shelter temporarily stops pet intake by Pet News 2Day #PetCharitiesNews

The darker the bar, the better. Especially when the summer sun takes precedence of our day-to-day outdoor excursions. You need that respite, that shade, that break from the unforgiving heat and blinding brilliance.   There are plenty of dimly-lit pubs dotting our landscape but Batch’s lair, better known as Snake & Barrel, takes it to a […] See full article Snake & Barrel's New Summer Cocktail Menu Has Some Serious Bite by Pet News 2Day #ExoticPetNews

The darker the bar, the better. Especially when the summer sun takes precedence of our day-to-day outdoor excursions. You need that respite, that shade, that break from the unforgiving heat and blinding brilliance.   There are plenty of dimly-lit pubs dotting our landscape but Batch’s lair, better known as Snake & Barrel, takes it to a […] See full article Snake & Barrel's New Summer Cocktail Menu Has Some Serious Bite by Pet News 2Day #ExoticPetNews

Disney Parks has shared a TikTok of Princess Tiana sharing her new outfit, which will be featured on the Tiana’s Bayou Adventure ride at Magic Kingdom and Disneyland. Watch the video below. The outfit was first revealed in concept art last summer. While Tiana will be depicted in audio-animatronic form on the ride, she will […] See full article VIDEO: First Look at Tiana's Bayou Adventure Character Costume by Pet News 2Day #OtherNews

Disney Parks has shared a TikTok of Princess Tiana sharing her new outfit, which will be featured on the Tiana’s Bayou Adventure ride at Magic Kingdom and Disneyland. Watch the video below. The outfit was first revealed in concept art last summer. While Tiana will be depicted in audio-animatronic form on the ride, she will […] See full article VIDEO: First Look at Tiana's Bayou Adventure Character Costume by Pet News 2Day #OtherNews

PORTER, Maine – A 64-year-old woman in Maine got in a fight with a black bear Friday morning, punching it right in the nose in order to save her dog. The Maine Warden Service says Lynn Kelly, of Porter, was gardening in her backyard when her dog started barking and ran into the woods. Shortly […] See full article Maine woman, 64, punches bear in nose to save dog by Pet News 2Day #DogNews

PORTER, Maine – A 64-year-old woman in Maine got in a fight with a black bear Friday morning, punching it right in the nose in order to save her dog. The Maine Warden Service says Lynn Kelly, of Porter, was gardening in her backyard when her dog started barking and ran into the woods. Shortly […] See full article Maine woman, 64, punches bear in nose to save dog by Pet News 2Day #DogNews

A few years back, author Cat Sebastian heard there wasn’t a market for historical romance set in the 20th century, so she wrote most of her novels — all of them queer historical fiction — in the distant past, focusing especially on the Georgian and Regency eras. But when National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo, for […] See full article In Cat Sebastian's Queer Historical Romances, Fighting For Change Is Part of the Happy Ending by Pet News 2Day #CatsNews

A few years back, author Cat Sebastian heard there wasn’t a market for historical romance set in the 20th century, so she wrote most of her novels — all of them queer historical fiction — in the distant past, focusing especially on the Georgian and Regency eras. But when National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo, for […] See full article In Cat Sebastian's Queer Historical Romances, Fighting For Change Is Part of the Happy Ending by Pet News 2Day #CatsNews

Headline: Experts Reveal the Dos and Don’ts of Reptile Care Introduction Reptiles, with their extraordinary diversity and unique characteristics, have become increasingly popular as pets. However, caring for these scaly companions requires specialized knowledge and attention to ensure their well-being. In this comprehensive guide, seasoned experts in reptile care share their invaluable insights on the […] See full article Experts Reveal the Dos and Don'ts of Reptile Care by Pet News 2Day #ReptileGuides

Headline: Experts Reveal the Dos and Don’ts of Reptile Care Introduction Reptiles, with their extraordinary diversity and unique characteristics, have become increasingly popular as pets. However, caring for these scaly companions requires specialized knowledge and attention to ensure their well-being. In this comprehensive guide, seasoned experts in reptile care share their invaluable insights on the […] See full article Experts Reveal the Dos and Don'ts of Reptile Care by Pet News 2Day #ReptileGuides

An alligator was wrangled from a Louisiana home after the family dog alerted its owner’s to the reptile’s presence in the early hours of June 24. Donald Schultz, who recorded this footage of the approximately five-foot gator in his New Iberia home, told Storyful it entered through the dog door. He said his Australian cattle […] See full article Alligator Wrangled From Louisiana Home After Sneaking in Through Dog Door by Pet News 2Day #DogNews

An alligator was wrangled from a Louisiana home after the family dog alerted its owner’s to the reptile’s presence in the early hours of June 24. Donald Schultz, who recorded this footage of the approximately five-foot gator in his New Iberia home, told Storyful it entered through the dog door. He said his Australian cattle […] See full article Alligator Wrangled From Louisiana Home After Sneaking in Through Dog Door by Pet News 2Day #DogNews

(Jordy Cunningham/Capital News) Cat saved from burning home in Kelowna Fire broke out at Columbus Gardens townhome around 1p.m. A cat seemed frazzled, but safe after enduring a house fire in Kelowna. Heavy black smoke was in the air near Burtch Road and […] See full article Cat saved from burning home in Kelowna by Pet News 2Day #CatsNews

(Jordy Cunningham/Capital News) Cat saved from burning home in Kelowna Fire broke out at Columbus Gardens townhome around 1p.m. A cat seemed frazzled, but safe after enduring a house fire in Kelowna. Heavy black smoke was in the air near Burtch Road and […] See full article Cat saved from burning home in Kelowna by Pet News 2Day #CatsNews

A record £1bn was paid out by insurers to treat sick and injured pets in 2022, as the cost of visiting the vet soared. There were 1.3 million pet insurance claims last year, according to the figures from the Association of British Insurers (ABI), a rise of 28% on 2021 and the highest amount recorded in […] See full article Pet insurance payouts hit record high - what are owners claiming for? by Pet News 2Day #PetInsuranceNews

A record £1bn was paid out by insurers to treat sick and injured pets in 2022, as the cost of visiting the vet soared. There were 1.3 million pet insurance claims last year, according to the figures from the Association of British Insurers (ABI), a rise of 28% on 2021 and the highest amount recorded in […] See full article Pet insurance payouts hit record high - what are owners claiming for? by Pet News 2Day #PetInsuranceNews

Annie Barker/USA Today Network/Imagn Detroit officials and residents gathered for the annual pride flag raising in Spirit Plaza New York CNN  —  Two news directors at a Michigan NBC affiliate were ousted on Thursday following the circulation of an internal memo calling for scaled-back coverage of Pride Month events and directing the station’s journalists to […] See full article News directors at Michigan TV station ousted after telling staff to 'get both sides' of Pride coverage by Pet News 2Day #OtherNews

Annie Barker/USA Today Network/Imagn Detroit officials and residents gathered for the annual pride flag raising in Spirit Plaza New York CNN  —  Two news directors at a Michigan NBC affiliate were ousted on Thursday following the circulation of an internal memo calling for scaled-back coverage of Pride Month events and directing the station’s journalists to […] See full article News directors at Michigan TV station ousted after telling staff to 'get both sides' of Pride coverage by Pet News 2Day #OtherNews

TV chef John Whaite, who won Great British Bake Off in 2012, has revealed his unfortunate Friday with an impromptu vets trip and a baking disaster ahead of his mum’s wedding anniversary John Whaite on how his sister has inspired him with alcohol battle Strictly star and Great British Bake Off winner John Whaite has […] See full article Strictly's John Whaite reveals terrifying ordeal after dog was rushed to the vets by Pet News 2Day #DogNews

An animal shelter in Texas is sharing the heartwarming story of Princess Cecily, a stylish rescue cat who inspires through her history of determination and resilience. This glamorous feline social media influencer even does it with a sense of flair. Fashionable cat influencer shares a heartwarming message In Corpus Christi, Texas, the remarkable Princess Cecily […] See full article Stylish Rescue Cat Inspires Through Social Media by Pet News 2Day #CatsNews

TV chef John Whaite, who won Great British Bake Off in 2012, has revealed his unfortunate Friday with an impromptu vets trip and a baking disaster ahead of his mum’s wedding anniversary John Whaite on how his sister has inspired him with alcohol battle Strictly star and Great British Bake Off winner John Whaite has […] See full article Strictly's John Whaite reveals terrifying ordeal after dog was rushed to the vets by Pet News 2Day #DogNews

An animal shelter in Texas is sharing the heartwarming story of Princess Cecily, a stylish rescue cat who inspires through her history of determination and resilience. This glamorous feline social media influencer even does it with a sense of flair. Fashionable cat influencer shares a heartwarming message In Corpus Christi, Texas, the remarkable Princess Cecily […] See full article Stylish Rescue Cat Inspires Through Social Media by Pet News 2Day #CatsNews

Brenda is a 3 year old female Cross-Breed. She is an expert climber and she needs a forever home. Brenda is a lovely cheeky monkey! good with everybody, people and doggies, she’s full of energy and she loves running, playing, and doing things fast fast fast! Brenda needs a bit of work on the lead […] See full article 3 year old female Cross-Breed available for adoption by Pet News 2Day #RescueDogsNeedingHomes

Brenda is a 3 year old female Cross-Breed. She is an expert climber and she needs a forever home. Brenda is a lovely cheeky monkey! good with everybody, people and doggies, she’s full of energy and she loves running, playing, and doing things fast fast fast! Brenda needs a bit of work on the lead […] See full article 3 year old female Cross-Breed available for adoption by Pet News 2Day #RescueDogsNeedingHomes

Judge Michael R. Morgan addresses No Dogs Left Behind founder Jeffrey Beri in Canton’s town court at an arraignment for noise complaints on June 26. (Photo: Lucy Grindon) Jun 30, 2023 — Since March, a new dog shelter run by the non-profit organization No Dogs Left Behind has been operating on State Highway 68, less […] See full article Neighbors complain of noise from new Canton dog shelter. Owner pleads not guilty by Pet News 2Day #Canton, #NoDogsLeftBehind #DogNews

Judge Michael R. Morgan addresses No Dogs Left Behind founder Jeffrey Beri in Canton’s town court at an arraignment for noise complaints on June 26. (Photo: Lucy Grindon) Jun 30, 2023 — Since March, a new dog shelter run by the non-profit organization No Dogs Left Behind has been operating on State Highway 68, less […] See full article Neighbors complain of noise from new Canton dog shelter. Owner pleads not guilty by Pet News 2Day #Canton, #NoDogsLeftBehind #DogNews

Every state in the United States has designated a bird (or multiple birds) as one of their state symbols. Some choose the birds for their unique qualities, others for their distinctive habitation in the state. For Florida, a bird was chosen that could inhabit the varied terrains and tolerate the extreme weather shifts and unique […] See full article Discover the Official State Bird of Florida by Pet News 2Day #BirdNews

Every state in the United States has designated a bird (or multiple birds) as one of their state symbols. Some choose the birds for their unique qualities, others for their distinctive habitation in the state. For Florida, a bird was chosen that could inhabit the varied terrains and tolerate the extreme weather shifts and unique […] See full article Discover the Official State Bird of Florida by Pet News 2Day #BirdNews

Illustration: Natalie Peeples/Axios While many people are drawn to Fourth of July fireworks, most dogs are scared away from them. Why it matters: A record number of dogs are lost over Independence Day, data suggests. By the numbers: There was an 81% increase in lost pet incidents last July 5, compared to the annual daily […] See full article How to help dogs afraid of July 4th firework shows by Pet News 2Day #PetFinancialNews

Illustration: Natalie Peeples/Axios While many people are drawn to Fourth of July fireworks, most dogs are scared away from them. Why it matters: A record number of dogs are lost over Independence Day, data suggests. By the numbers: There was an 81% increase in lost pet incidents last July 5, compared to the annual daily […] See full article How to help dogs afraid of July 4th firework shows by Pet News 2Day #PetFinancialNews

A SNAKE who gave his owners the slip has returned — after living in their walls for two years. Sidney the corn snake was the size of a boot lace when he vanished via a crack in his glass-fronted coop in 2021. Kiley Mitchell, 50, thought his snake was ‘gone forever’ — but was speechless […] See full article My pet snake has returned after vanishing two years ago by Pet News 2Day #ExoticPetNews

A SNAKE who gave his owners the slip has returned — after living in their walls for two years. Sidney the corn snake was the size of a boot lace when he vanished via a crack in his glass-fronted coop in 2021. Kiley Mitchell, 50, thought his snake was ‘gone forever’ — but was speechless […] See full article My pet snake has returned after vanishing two years ago by Pet News 2Day #ExoticPetNews

Fox News has agreed to pay $12 million to Abby Grossberg, a former Fox News producer who had accused the network of operating a hostile and discriminatory workplace and of coercing her into providing false testimony in a deposition. Parisis G. Filippatos, a lawyer for Ms. Grossberg, said the settlement concluded all of Ms. Grossberg’s claims against Fox […] See full article Fox News to Pay $12 Million to Settle Ex-Producer Abby Grossberg’s Suit by Pet News 2Day #OtherNews

Fox News has agreed to pay $12 million to Abby Grossberg, a former Fox News producer who had accused the network of operating a hostile and discriminatory workplace and of coercing her into providing false testimony in a deposition. Parisis G. Filippatos, a lawyer for Ms. Grossberg, said the settlement concluded all of Ms. Grossberg’s claims against Fox […] See full article Fox News to Pay $12 Million to Settle Ex-Producer Abby Grossberg’s Suit by Pet News 2Day #OtherNews

Police officers have issued a warning about after a woman who bought two thought they were “gentle giants” turned on her and killed her. According to South Yorkshire Police, officers have been called to double the number of dog related incidents over the past five years. While the breed is not currently on the dangerous […] See full article Yorkshire woman killed by her own 'gentle giant' dogs as police issue warning by Pet News 2Day #DogNews

Police officers have issued a warning about after a woman who bought two thought they were “gentle giants” turned on her and killed her. According to South Yorkshire Police, officers have been called to double the number of dog related incidents over the past five years. While the breed is not currently on the dangerous […] See full article Yorkshire woman killed by her own 'gentle giant' dogs as police issue warning by Pet News 2Day #DogNews

media release: Dane County Humane Society (DCHS) is partnering with Best Friends Animal Society, a leading animal welfare organization, for the fifth National Adoption Weekend happening Friday, June 30-Sunday, July 2.  Over this weekend, DCHS is reducing cat adoption fees to $5 for adults and seniors and $75 for kittens. Some cats also have had […] See full article Reduced Cat Adoption Fees by Pet News 2Day #CatsNews

media release: Dane County Humane Society (DCHS) is partnering with Best Friends Animal Society, a leading animal welfare organization, for the fifth National Adoption Weekend happening Friday, June 30-Sunday, July 2.  Over this weekend, DCHS is reducing cat adoption fees to $5 for adults and seniors and $75 for kittens. Some cats also have had […] See full article Reduced Cat Adoption Fees by Pet News 2Day #CatsNews

A survey shows Labrador retriever and Australian shepherd are also favored Bernese Mountain Dog (Google) A poll conducted by the Pampered Pup surveyed 3,000 Coloradans about their preferred dog breed to represent the state if the opportunity arose and found that Coloradans preferred the Bernese Mountain Dog. The Labrador retriever and the Australian Shepherd breeds […] See full article Should Colorado have a state dog? Survey results favor Bernese mountain dog – The Journal by Pet News 2Day #DogNews

A survey shows Labrador retriever and Australian shepherd are also favored Bernese Mountain Dog (Google) A poll conducted by the Pampered Pup surveyed 3,000 Coloradans about their preferred dog breed to represent the state if the opportunity arose and found that Coloradans preferred the Bernese Mountain Dog. The Labrador retriever and the Australian Shepherd breeds […] See full article Should Colorado have a state dog? Survey results favor Bernese mountain dog – The Journal by Pet News 2Day #DogNews

2/2 © Reuters. FILE PHOTO: Workers attend an operation to gather ducks to be culled in Latrille, France, January 6, 2017, after France ordered a massive cull of ducks in three regions most affected by a severe outbreak of bird flu as it tries to contain the virus which 2/2 PARIS (Reuters) – A wave […] See full article French bird flu wave ends after 10 million birds culled By Reuters by Pet News 2Day #BirdNews

2/2 © Reuters. FILE PHOTO: Workers attend an operation to gather ducks to be culled in Latrille, France, January 6, 2017, after France ordered a massive cull of ducks in three regions most affected by a severe outbreak of bird flu as it tries to contain the virus which 2/2 PARIS (Reuters) – A wave […] See full article French bird flu wave ends after 10 million birds culled By Reuters by Pet News 2Day #BirdNews