Tag Archives: pets

Georgia police sergeant touts ‘amazing’ abilities of K9 companion in book: Made him a 'better human'

As the saying goes, “A dog is man’s best friend.” But for Alpharetta Police Department Sgt. Mark Tappan, a man of deep faith, there is a much stronger connection between him and his K9, Mattis. In Tappan’s new book, “A Dog Named Mattis,” he takes readers through his experience as a K9 handler — from getting the job to mastering …

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Pentagon's 'barbaric' drug testing on beagles raises hackles of pet-loving politicians

Pet lovers in Congress are outraged over a new discovery that the Pentagon is reportedly funding painful experimental drug tests on beagles in pursuit of FDA approval of a pharmaceutical. A White Coat Waste Project (WCW) investigation found that the Department of Defense has spent nearly $1 million on the testing, which runs through July and involves force-feeding dogs large …

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California and Texas top list of most dog attacks on US mail carriers in 2023

In honor of the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) 2024 National Dog Bite Awareness Campaign, the organization released yearly numbers regarding dogs attacking postal workers. In 2023, there were over 5,800 cases involving dog attacks on postal workers, according to the USPS. This is up from more than 5,300 in 2022. GEORGIA POLICE SERGEANT TOUTS ‘AMAZING’ ABILITIES OF CANINE COMPANION IN …

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Top headlines: Couple's unique wedding photos grab attention online, plus pet tales and more hot reads

Lifestyle’s headlines from this week include shareable news stories related to a couple’s dramatic wedding photos, food, family, rare discoveries and much more. Regular quizzes, crosswords and other games are always available to dive into as well. (Fox News Digital publishes a variety of new games each morning, including a Daily Crossword.) CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE …

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'Can my pet eat cicadas?' Expert reveals what to do if your dog or cat gets hold of this insect

The great cicada comeback has hit the U.S., with multiple states expecting two broods to reappear by the trillions. While cicadas swarm this season — plus leave their hard exoskeletons behind — should you be worried about your pets possibly getting hold of them? Amanda Fredal, a Georgia-based licensed veterinary technician and director of live pet care at Pet Supplies …

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Arizona dog gives birth on Memorial Day, pups will be gifted to veterans for support

Staff members of a nonprofit located in Arizona have found a way to impact local veterans by donating dozens of puppies to former military service members. The doodle-shepherd pups were born on Memorial Day, and the hope is to place them with veterans to provide emotional support. “These puppies have no idea who they are going to be connected with, …

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Texas cat named 'Porridge,' hit by a car, needs a home where he can climb and be loved

A Texas kitty named Porridge has already proven himself to be quite the survivor — and now, as he recovers from serious injuries, the cat is looking for a home to live out the rest of his days as a star. “Porridge is around four years old and loves to be the center of attention,” Madison Ohler, founder of Wonky …

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Woman obsessed with Legos builds 6-foot-tall doghouse for her pets: ‘Several hundred thousand pieces’

A woman who has loved buildable Legos ever since she was a little girl is taking her obsession to the next level by making dog houses. Lauretta Quincey received her first box of Legos when she was just seven years old, which sparked her passion for collecting stackable toys. The 40-year-old told SWNS, the British news service, that she has …

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Memorial Weekend facts you must know, plus great American travel and more hot reads

Lifestyle headlines from this week include offbeat news stories focused on fascinating Memorial Day facts, food, family, travel in America and much more. Regular quizzes, crosswords and other games are always available to dive into as well. (Fox News Digital publishes a variety of new games each morning, including a Daily Crossword.) CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE …

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Kangaroos on the loose in Texas as police respond to amusing call

A police department in Texas had quite a surprising call last week: Kangaroos were on the loose. “On Sunday morning, officers were sent to a report of a KANGAROO hopping down Fuller Springs Drive,” the Lufkin Police Department wrote in a Facebook post on May 22. Lufkin is a small city in eastern Texas. The department also attached a video …

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