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Company using ‘super accurate’ trained dogs to sniff out bed bugs

Posted on March 3, 2021 by bullingtonb2013

Reading Time: 2 minutes According to a press release, some dogs in New Jersey are employees in a unique line of work. Bed Bug Sniffers, a bed bug inspection service based out of Burlington, New Jersey, recently announced the launch of its new operation. It will serve residents and business owners in Burlington County and Camden County by assisting…

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Corn-based dog and cat-food recalls and pet deaths mean quick action is needed, say pet advocates

Posted on March 2, 2021March 2, 2021 by bullingtonb2013

Reading Time: 2 minutes Since late December 2020, hundreds of pets have died due to contaminated pet food. According to a press release from Truth About Pet Food.com, these deaths could have been prevented through proper monitoring of ingredients and pet foods. In the same timeframe – but only after pets died – 60 million pounds of corn-based dog…

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Cat rescued by dog will need extensive veterinary care

Posted on February 26, 2021 by bullingtonb2013

Reading Time: 2 minutes While we at Wow My Pet Did That! love animals from all over, the following story hits close to home because it’s in the county where we live. This sweet kitty, who is now known as Hanna, was found by a dog in Pitt County, North Carolina. The dog had kept barking, even after being…

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Happy Spring bunny gif

Posted on February 26, 2021February 26, 2021 by bullingtonb2013

Reading Time: < 1 minute Believe it or not, spring is only 22 days away! As we anxiously await warmer weather, we thought we’d share our Happy Spring bunny a little early! Feel free to use this gif on your website! Here’s the embed code: <iframe src=”https://i1.wp.com/wowmypetdidthat.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Happyspringbunny-1.gif?resize=640%2C480&ssl=1&#8243; style=”border:0px #ffffff none;” name=”myiFrame” scrolling=”no” frameborder=”1″ marginheight=”0px” marginwidth=”0px” height=”400px” width=”600px” allowfullscreen></iframe>

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Review of Henny Penny Shrimp and Mealworm Medley for chickens

Posted on February 25, 2021February 28, 2021 by bullingtonb2013

Reading Time: 2 minutes I like to get my chickens mealworms on a pretty regular basis, but it can get expensive. So, I was looking for a mealworm treat that wouldn’t cost too much, but which would make the chickens happy. I purchased “The Original Henny Penny Shrimp & Mealworm Medley” from chewy.com. The product size is 10 oz….

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Online veterinary telemedicine platform teams with Vanderpump Dog Foundation

Posted on February 22, 2021February 22, 2021 by bullingtonb2013

Reading Time: 2 minutes Airvet, a veterinary telemedicine/telehealth platform, recently announced a new collaboration with The Vanderpump Dog Foundation. Airvet has pledged to raise $10,000 to support The Vanderpump Dog Foundation’s February rescue efforts and fund life-saving medical care, and will also offer 72 hours of free medical advice to everyone who adopts a dog from The Vanderpump Dog…

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K9 Arlo

German Shepherd receives Paw of Courage award

Posted on February 18, 2021February 20, 2021 by bullingtonb2013

Reading Time: 2 minutes The American Kennel Club (AKC®) is proud to honor K9 Arlo of the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office with the 2021 AKC Paw of CourageSM award as he recovers from two bullet wounds that he sustained while working in the line of duty in January. The AKC Paw of Courage shows appreciation for the work that…

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Working from home with pets keeps their people on their toes, study shows

Posted on February 17, 2021February 20, 2021 by bullingtonb2013

Reading Time: 2 minutes As the work landscape has changed dramatically over the past year with many now working remotely due to the health threat created by Covid-19, research by anthrozoologist Christy Hoffman, Ph. D, shows companion animals play a role in this new teleworking experience. According to a press release, Hoffman, associate professor of Animal Behavior, Ecology and…

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‘Wizard of Paws’ returning for another season of heartwarming tales

Posted on February 17, 2021February 20, 2021 by bullingtonb2013

Reading Time: 2 minutes BYUtv, a family entertainment network available over cable, satellite and free streaming, and The Dodo, today announced the season two premiere of “The Wizard of Paws.” The 30-minute series follows animal prosthetist Derrick Campana as he travels the country in pursuit of animals in need of his services. Season two premieres on BYUtv on Wednesday,…

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Researchers find that certain types of play and a meat-based diet can help reduce the urge to hunt in cats

Posted on February 15, 2021February 20, 2021 by bullingtonb2013

Reading Time: 2 minutes Domestic cats are a threat to wild species, including birds and small mammals, but there’s evidence that some simple strategies can help to reduce cats’ environmental impact without restricting their freedom. According to a press release from eurekalert.org, researchers reporting in the Feb. 11 journal Current Biology say their studies show that domestic cats hunt…

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Some pigs! Research shows pigs can play video games, respond to human encouragement

Posted on February 11, 2021February 14, 2021 by bullingtonb2013

Reading Time: 2 minutes New research reveals that pigs can display a remarkable level of behavioral and mental flexibility. A study published this month in Frontiers in Psychology tested the ability of four pigs to play a simple joystick-enabled video game. The study involved two Yorkshire pigs named Hamlet and Omelette, and two Panepinto micro pigs, Ebony and Ivory….

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TrapKing’s From Feral to Fancy TNR Fundraising Cat Photo contest offers cats all over the world chance to compete for over 100 prizes

Posted on February 9, 2021February 9, 2021 by bullingtonb2013

Reading Time: 2 minutes Cat parents are encouraged to enter their cats in the “From Feral to Fancy,” TNR cat photo contest, which opened on Feb. 7. Spectators can place their votes for $1 per vote from Feb. 14 – 26, 2021. The winners will be announced on Facebook, Feb. 27 and 28, with the top winners to be…

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Vladimir and the turkeys—a guest post

Posted on February 7, 2021February 14, 2021 by bullingtonb2013

Reading Time: 3 minutes I’m very excited about today’s post, which is a story I’m posting with permission from the writer. I came across this story when scrolling through one of the pet chicken groups I belong to on Facebook and thought it was lovely. Can’t wait to share it! Thank you very much to Meredith Alvin, who wrote…

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Restaurant employs cat for sushi delivery—a robot cat, that is

Posted on February 6, 2021February 6, 2021 by bullingtonb2013

Reading Time: 2 minutes Sushi Island, a restaurant in Canada, recently introduced Pudu Robotics’ BellaBot, a moving robot with a head shaped like a cat, as an addition to the restaurant’s staff. BellaBot can easily move, orient and navigate all by herself in highly dynamic and crowded environments. Equipped with intelligent induction trays, the robot can deliver food to…

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Review of Amosfun 3-piece wooden chicken figure

Posted on February 4, 2021February 6, 2021 by bullingtonb2013

Reading Time: 3 minutes Today, two things came in the mail. One was my keychain from iHeartDogs.com. This site partners with RescueBank to help feed shelter dogs every time a product is purchased on the iHeartDogs site. For more about this partnership, you can visit: https://iheartdogs.com/feeding-shelter-dogs/ This keychain is a really cute item that helped feed a shelter dog….

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Smiliest dog cities in America revealed by survey

Posted on February 2, 2021February 6, 2021 by bullingtonb2013

Reading Time: 3 minutes February is Pet Dental Health Month, and WHIMZEES®, the creator of all-natural, daily dental chews for dogs, surveyed Americans across the nation’s 10 largest cities to see how pet dental healthcare habits stack up. Here are the WHIMZEES Smiliest Dog Cities in America: Los Angeles Three-quarters of Los Angeles pet parents admit that they like…

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Bindi and Sonja

Australian shepherd wins ‘Farm Dog of the Year’ award for hard work, devotion and making life better

Posted on February 1, 2021February 6, 2021 by bullingtonb2013

Reading Time: 4 minutes The winner of the 2021 Farm Bureau Farm Dog of the Year award was recently announced as being Bindi, a 5-year-old life-saving Australian shepherd from New York, according to a press release. Recognizing that work on the family farm takes everyone pitching in and doing their part, including four-legged friends, Farm Bureau launched the Farm…

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Pet Care Innovation Prize winners include plastic litter box alternative and stress-free temp taking at the vet

Posted on January 30, 2021January 31, 2021 by bullingtonb2013

Reading Time: 2 minutes Five pet care startups from across the U.S. have been selected as the 2021 winners of the fifth annual Pet Care Innovation Prize powered by Purina. The 2021 Pet Care Innovation Prize Winners are (and, while all are good news, we believe pets will be particularly happy about the fourth one): Denver, Colorado-based ClueJay An…

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Review of Ameritex Loveseat Cover

Posted on January 28, 2021January 31, 2021 by bullingtonb2013

Reading Time: 3 minutes I purchased a small loveseat a couple of weeks ago, and almost as soon as I had it, one of my kitties decided the armrest was a wonderful new place to sharpen her claws. So, I new I was going to need to buy a cover quickly. I looked at all kinds, but I wanted…

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Hospice uses animatronic pets in dementia care

Posted on January 26, 2021January 31, 2021 by bullingtonb2013

Reading Time: < 1 minute Hope Hospice is using Joy for All Companion Pets™ to help lessen the impact that pandemic-related isolation has had on its patients. The animatronic pets by Ageless Innovation are robotic dog and cat toys designed specifically to comfort older adults in need of companionship. The pets are battery powered and, when stroked, become alert and…

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Survey shows how pet parents have changed over the past 10 years

Posted on January 22, 2021January 23, 2021 by bullingtonb2013

Reading Time: 2 minutes Wisdom Health Genetics, the world’s leader in pet genetics and maker of Wisdom Panel™ dog DNA tests, recently announced the results of the 2020 Pet Census survey and comparisons with the 2010 survey show a number of changes. More than 13,000 pet parents responded to the 2020 Pet Census survey, representing nearly 25,000 dogs and…

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Private aircraft company announces that emotional support animals still welcome on their flights

Posted on January 21, 2021January 23, 2021 by bullingtonb2013

Reading Time: 3 minutes Luxury Aircraft, LLC. has announced that amid new restrictions banning emotional support animals on several commercial airlines, travelers have other options and that flying private can offer much more flexibility. Anyone looking for more flexibility when traveling with their pets can consider private options, such as a charter flight with Luxury Aircraft Solutions. Up until…

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