Month: June 2021

|In: Terrier Dog|Last Updated:
Pit bulls assault, kill pet in Charlotte NC community

Lance Riley and Tara Storniolo-Riley are mourning the loss of their 15-year-old terrier mix named Buddy, left, after it was attacked and ultimately killed by two unleashed pit bulls. Their beagle, Lou, right, did not get attacked.

Lance Riley and Tara Storniolo-Riley are mourning the loss of their 15-year-outdated terrier mix named Buddy, remaining, after it was attacked and eventually killed by two unleashed pit bulls. Their beagle, Lou, right, did not get attacked.

Lance and Tara Storniolo-Riley

Lance Riley and Tara Storniolo-Riley’s 2-12 months-previous Yorkie, Roxy, does not go previous the entrance porch of their dwelling any more just after witnessing her older brother get mauled to demise by other puppies in their south Charlotte community a 7 days back.

“I truly have to pull tiny Roxy off of the porch to get her to go pee,” Tara said. “She does not even want to go away, and strolling was like her beloved point to do.”

The Rileys misplaced a family members member on June 16 when Buddy, their 15-calendar year-outdated terrier mix, was attacked by two pit bulls through a stroll close to their Beverly

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|In: Pigs As Pets|Last Updated:
Andover Pets Waiting To Be Adopted: Buttercup, Rosita, Bucky & More

Do you want to add a new member to your family and have a positive impact on the world at the same time? Perhaps it’s time to adopt a pet! Amid the coronavirus pandemic, animal shelters in Andover and environs have dogs, cats and other pets ready and waiting for someone to take them home.

For those looking to adopt, a great place to begin your search for a new friend is at Mspca At Nevins Farm, where Bucky the chicken is waiting patiently, or another local facility. If you aren’t sure if you have time to take care of a pet year round, many shelters also offer opportunities to foster pets until they are placed.

Here at Patch, with a little help from our friends at Petfinder, we put together a list each week of all the pets recently put up for adoption in your area. Whether you’re a

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|In: Catahoula Leopard Dog|Last Updated:
That Dog of a Life span | Columns

Do good trainers make wonderful dogs or do good dogs make fantastic trainers? Is there such as a point as a “Dog of a Lifetime?” I experienced one particular breeder convey to me that all of his canines are fantastic due to the fact they arrive from a wonderful line. But dogs of a life time? I after hunted with a male who claimed he had the very best doggy ever. We enable the canine out and it took off flushing pheasants in excess of the hill. Later we identified him asleep under the car. Right after locking the “best canine ever” in his automobile we took off following scattered birds. Upon return there was his dog asleep on the entrance seat with most of the steering wheel chewed off and a big hole chewed in the driver’s seat, so massive the dog’s proprietor could hardly see the street

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|In: Collie Dog|Last Updated:
Warning to dog owners over poisonous algae after collie almost dies

Emergency vets are issuing a warning today about blue-green algae, a bacteria found in bodies of water like ponds, which is highly toxic to dogs.

Vets Now, the pet equivalent of A&E, is calling on pet owners to take care when walking their dogs near water this summer and to look out for the green, blue green or brown coloured scum or foam.

It comes of the back of the British Veterinary Association (BVA) warning that hot weather conditions have led to concerns about an increase in toxic blue-green algae in locations across the UK, WalesOnline reports.

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One of the country’s leading emergency vets, Dr Laura Playforth, professional standards director at Vets Now, said: “Blue green algae, also known as cyanobacteria, are tiny organisms typically found in freshwater lakes, ponds, reservoirs and slow-moving rivers. It blooms

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|In: Tom Cat|Last Updated:
Adopt A Pet From Reston Area Shelters: New Dogs, Cats Added This Week

Do you want to add to your family and make a positive impact on the world at the same time? Adopt a dog, cat or other animal from a local shelter! Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, many pets are still looking for their forever homes and shelters still working to place pets with families.

In the search for a lovable new fur child, consider looking around at a local shelter like The Feline Foundation Of Greater Washington Inc, where Munchkin the cat is waiting patiently. If you aren’t sure if you have time to take care of a pet year round, many shelters also offer opportunities to foster pets until they are placed.

Here at Patch, with a little help from our friends at Petfinder, we create a list each week of all the pets recently put up for adoption in your area. If you’re a dog person, meet Adorable Abby,

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