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Woman and dog diagnosed with breast cancer both undergo mastectomies
2+ hour, 19+ min ago (821+ words) A woman who acquired a dog to help her cope with a second breast cancer diagnosis was left stunned when her beloved pet was struck down by the very same illness and also required a mastectomy. Vickie Doogan, 52, was first…...
Woman and dog diagnosed with breast cancer at same time have same treatment
1+ hour, 20+ min ago (927+ words) (Pix via Vickie Doogan / SWNS) A woman who got a dog to help her through a second breast cancer diagnosis was shocked when her pooch was struck by the same disease " and also needed a mastectomy. Vickie Doogan, 52, was first…...
Bitten by snakes 200 times " on purpose: US man's quest to help deliver new antivenom
1+ hour, 14+ min ago (1403+ words) Tim Friede put his "ass on the line" to help stop snakebite deaths " whose numbers appear to be rising amid the climate crisis As we overheat and degrade our planet, more people are set to come into contact, sometimes fatally,…...
Asheville Hosts Bird Walks Exploring Local History - Asheville Today
1+ hour, 58+ min ago (285+ words) Blue Ridge Audubon Chapter leads guided tours through Swannanoa Valley Apr. 9, 2026 at 9: 00am A series of bird watching events in Asheville, North Carolina will offer participants the chance to explore the natural beauty of the Swannanoa Valley while also learning about…...
Majella Moloney of SJ Equine Coaching answers 10 Questions
1+ hour, 7+ min ago (597+ words) Majella Moloney is a mum, a qualified coach, and was a Special Needs Assistant with over a decade of experience in schools across Clare. She started SJ Equine Coaching because she saw how many children were struggling and how few…...
Do flea and tick treatments harm wildlife?
6+ hour, 15+ min ago (264+ words) As warmer spring temperatures spread across much of the country, people and pets are spending more time outdoors, and fleas and ticks are becoming active again. Many pet owners rely on flea and tick treatments to keep their animals protected,…...
Ecuador Free of Rabies project accelerates progress toward eliminating dog-mediated rabies supported by Boehringer Ingelheim's Stop Rabies program
3+ hour, 15+ min ago (251+ words) 2. " "Education and public awareness. This strategic pillar aims to reach four million children in the National Education System by 2030. To achieve this goal the project develops actions to educate the community on responsible pet ownership, proactive prevention, and how to…...
Rescue Dog With Cancer Is Living His Bucket List One Adventure At a Time
16+ hour, 29+ min ago (350+ words) The Happy Doggo animal rescue in Thailand continues to grow in their mission to save and rehabilitate street dogs thanks to its founder, Niall Harbison, and his dedicated team. The animal advocate has seen more than his share of injured…...
New pill for senior dogs? Scientists test daily drug that may extend lifespan
2+ hour, 56+ min ago (413+ words) A new daily pill being developed by US-based biotech firm Loyal is offering hope to pet owners, with early research suggesting it could extend the lifespan of senior dogs while maintaining their quality of life. According to a report by…...
Live fish gets lodged in Indore toddler's throat; removed after surgery
2+ hour, 54+ min ago (177+ words) Indore, Apr 9 (PTI) A routine task of cleaning a home aquarium turned into a medical emergency for an Indore family after a fish jumped into their toddler's throat. Doctors surgically removed the fish from the one-year-old boy, officials said on…...