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Pandemic Pets: How Animals, Owners, Vets are Managing

November 7, 2021 By FBN Leave a Comment

As the COVID-19 pandemic has dragged on, veterinarians and pet owners say the emotional bond between people and their pets has had a significant positive influence on human mental health. But, while pets have provided valuable companionship during the lockdown, there’s been a big increase in pet … [Read more...] about Pandemic Pets: How Animals, Owners, Vets are Managing

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Diane Hope, Drs. Sarah Bason, Granite Mountain Veterinary Hospital, Katherine Siens, pandemic, Pets

Healing Powers of the Herd

October 5, 2021 By FBN Leave a Comment

A point often proven by history: The horse has a lot to teach the human. Contact between the two became closer when man started domesticating the horse around 4000 BC, and the relationship has evolved over time to inexorably link the two species. Today, that link is being used effectively to … [Read more...] about Healing Powers of the Herd

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Ann Balowski, Equine therapy, Heroes & Horses, Horses, Pet News, Pets

Dogs May Suffer as Owners Return to Busy Lives

July 2, 2021 By FBN 2 Comments

The more than 15 months of the COVID-19 saga have brought many changes for pets, some favorable and others sad, such as becoming homeless when a family had to move because of an eviction after jobs and income were lost. Jennifer Brehler, executive director of the Humane Society of Sedona, said … [Read more...] about Dogs May Suffer as Owners Return to Busy Lives

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: dogs, High Country Humane, pet owners, Pets, shelters

Rough Year for Pets, Too

April 6, 2021 By FBN Leave a Comment

It’s tricky enough to match up homeless pets with new owners, but the upheavals of 12 months of pandemic conditions have added to the challenges of animal adoption. In some cases, it also has added new difficulties to the world of pet ownership. Sudden changes for families facing unemployment … [Read more...] about Rough Year for Pets, Too

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Humane Society, pandemic, pet owners, Pets

Hard-Working Service Dogs Improving Lives

March 7, 2021 By FBN Leave a Comment

For the first time in her life, Nannette Oatley Johnson has a service dog. Winchester, or Winnie, is a 75-pound, 2-year-old “goldador” – half golden retriever, half Labrador – that has been in training since she was a puppy. Winnie opens doors for Johnson, pulls her through grocery stores and can … [Read more...] about Hard-Working Service Dogs Improving Lives

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Nannette Oatley Johnson, Owners, Pets, service animals, service dog, trainers

Understanding the Danger of Halloween Candy for Dogs

October 5, 2019 By FBN Leave a Comment

When most people think of October, they think of that special day toward the end of the year when kids dress up and begin their month-long sugar high. However, what is sometimes overlooked is the danger that Halloween can be to the four-legged occupants of the house. A pillowcase full of Halloween … [Read more...] about Understanding the Danger of Halloween Candy for Dogs

Filed Under: Columnists Tagged With: Dr. Jenny Seiss, Pets, vet

Understanding the Danger of Rat Poison Around Pets

September 2, 2019 By FBN Leave a Comment

The thought of having wild rats in your house may be disturbing, but before you rush out to buy rat poison, there is some information you should know about what you are bringing into your home. Rat poison has been the cause of death of many pets because owners did not know what to watch for or did … [Read more...] about Understanding the Danger of Rat Poison Around Pets

Filed Under: Columnists Tagged With: Jenny Siess DVM, Pets, rat poison

Pets –- More Than Just Man’s Best Friend

August 23, 2011 By techsuperadmin Leave a Comment

Owning a pet can be fun and rewarding for people of all ages. Who does not appreciate the joyous greeting your dog displays when you return home for the day, tail wagging furiously – that sparkle in his eyes just for you? Or how about snuggling with your soft, sweet cat while her gentle purr tickles … [Read more...] about Pets –- More Than Just Man’s Best Friend

Filed Under: Columnists Tagged With: diane pomerance, Fish, joyous greeting, loneliness loneliness, Love, loyal companionship, person, Pets, stress, stress anxiety

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