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Canine Cancers Linked to Lawn Care Chemicals Kate Harveston March 13, 2018 Most dogs love being free to run in the yard, especially if they’ve spent all day inside. It’s good exercise for them, but unfortunately, it could also be hurting them too. Could your yard — or your neighbors’ — be killing your dog? Many homeowners use fertilizers to give their yard a bright green hue. The same fertilizers that keep grass healthy and thriving may also be hurting animals, including our pets. The effect may not be immediately obvious, but the chemicals create lasting health problems once ingested or absorbed by animals. Read on to learn more about how canine cancers have been linked to lawn care chemicals. People may assume that fertilizers get washed away in heavy rain or completely absorbed by the grass, but much of it ends up on the paws of free-roaming pups and other wildlife. If given the opportunity to learn about the dangers of lawn care chemicals, more people may avoid using them. Lymphoma and Lawn Chemicals Pet owners know their dog better than anyone else, which is why it’s so important for all dog lovers to keep an eye on their [...]

By Robin Swoboda, For the Beacon Journal Posted Feb 27, 2020 at 7:13 PMUpdated Feb 29, 2020 at 11:19 AM The arrangements were all set. I would be at their house in Mogadore for what I thought was a meet-and-greet on a Saturday afternoon. I was filled with excitement and trepidation as my granddaughter, Layla, and I made the 30-minute drive, seat dancing to the song “Happy” by Pharrell Williams while belting out the chorus. It’s our favorite song. “Because I’m happy. Clap along if you feel like a room without a roof. Because I’m happy. Clap along if you feel like happiness is the truth. Because I’m happy. Clap along if you know what happiness is to you. Because I’m happy Clap along if you feel like that’s what you wanna do.” In truth, I hadn’t felt very happy at all lately. If you have followed my column and crazy life for any length of time, you know that I have had three beloved dogs that I’ve had to put down in as many years. First it was Lulu, my 5-pound heart with fur. She used to sit on other people’s laps just so she could stare at me. I joked that she was “memorizing my face,” which she [...]

Posted in Ohio January 11, 2020 by April Dray America’s Official Cat Museum, The Feline Historical Museum, Is Right Here In Ohio If you didn’t know that Ohio was home to America’s official cat museum, you probably didn’t know that Ohio is also home to the Cat Fanciers’ Association (CFA) Headquarters. The Feline Historical Museum in Alliance is housed on the first floor of the CFA headquarters, which showcases all things cat themed. If you know a cat lover or two—or maybe you’ve got a few feline friends of your own—this is one road trip stop in the Buckeye State you simply have to make. Home of the world’s largest registry of pedigreed cats, the Cat Fanciers’ Association is one of Ohio's quirkier landmarks. CFA - The Cat Fanciers' Association, Inc/Facebook This non-profit actually dates back to 1906, but the museum was added in 2012. On the first floor of the CFA headquarters, you'll find The Feline Historical Museum. What was once an old bank is now home to America's largest collection of cat memorabilia. CFA - The Cat Fanciers' Association, Inc/Facebook Admission to The Feline Historical Museum is free. Here, you'll observe everything from cat artwork to the silver [...]

Why losing a dog can be harder than losing a relative or friend March 9, 2017 11.19pm EST Author Frank T. McAndrew Cornelia H. Dudley Professor of Psychology, Knox College Disclosure statement Frank T. McAndrew does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment. Partners View all partners Languages Español English We believe in the free flow of information Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license. Republish this article Email Twitter1.2k Facebook697.3k LinkedIn Print Recently, my wife and I went through one of the more excruciating experiences of our lives – the euthanasia of our beloved dog, Murphy. I remember making eye contact with Murphy moments before she took her last breath – she flashed me a look that was an endearing blend of confusion and the reassurance that everyone was ok because we were both by her side. When people who have never had a dog see their dog-owning friends mourn the loss of a pet, they probably think it’s all a bit of an overreaction; after all, it’s “just [...]

A terminally ill rescue dog became a police K-9 for a day (CNN)Police in Pasco, Washington, turned a rescue pup with an inoperable tumor into a dashing police K-9. The dog, Eddie, was abandoned and spent almost a month wandering in nearby Benton City before he was rescued. Carin Brown, the Benton County animal control officer who caught Eddie, told CNN sister network HLN they had initially received a call about him in October 2019, but they were unable to capture the pooch. They finally caught him in late November. "We thought he had been hit by a car," she said Wednesday. "We rushed him to the vet and we discovered that he, unfortunately, had cancer." Authorities then reached out to their rescue partners, Mikey's Chance canine rescue, and Brown's friend, Kristi Kesler, agreed to become Eddie's foster mom for life. The inoperable tumor caused Eddie to be blind in one eye, and he was given six to 12 months to live. "He's just the best dog, so friendly, so well-behaved, he knows all of his commands, he's just the sweetest thing," Brown said. "He deserves six months to a year of all the love and happiness that we can [...]