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Dogs caught in the crossfire of domestic abuse as MPs back Holly's Law
45+ min ago (555+ words) Holly Bramley was just 26 when she was murdered by her husband. Before killing Holly, her perpetrator had already tortured and killed her beloved pets, highlighting what campaigners say is a well-established pattern linking animal cruelty with escalating violence against people....
Woman shares warning after shocking encounter with snake at Welsh beauty spot
40+ min ago (515+ words) A woman has shared footage of a hissing snake after she nearly stepped on it at a Welsh beauty spot. Bethan Palfrey from Ebbw Vale was taking a stroll with her partner at what is known locally as the Moors…...
Pet First | Monsoon Can Trigger Skin Problems In Your Fur Baby; Here's How To Keep Them Safe
1+ hour, 2+ min ago (850+ words) The arrival of the monsoon often brings welcome relief from the summer heat. However, for pets, the rainy season can also introduce a unique set of health challenges. Increased humidity, damp surroundings, muddy walks and fluctuations in routine can affect…...
Dragonflies have quite an appetite
2+ hour, 17+ min ago (513+ words) Dragonfly research has been going on in Latvia for over 200 years. Research continues today, and several years ago Kalni" even published a book dedicated to dragonflies'in Latvia. The researcher emphasized that new facts and discoveries about these unusual insects are…...
Snake on the run: authorities ratchet up alert level
1+ hour, 38+ min ago (755+ words) A bite from a rattlesnake spotted on the loose in Southampton last week would constitute a medical emergency and require immediate treatment, the Ministry of Public Works and Environment said on Wednesday. A government spokeswoman said that efforts to capture…...
Petline partners with Pet Valu
1+ hour, 39+ min ago (209+ words) Petline Insurance Company partnered with Canadian pet retailer Pet Valu to offer Petsecure pet insurance to the chain's 2. 8 million loyalty members across its 824 stores. Under the partnership, Pet Valu members receive a 10% discount on Petsecure policies, while non-members receive a…...
Rugby charities teach life-saving skills at free sessions
1+ hour, 40+ min ago (212+ words) SCORES of Rugbeians now have the skills to save the lives of their fellow residents " and their pets " thanks to two Rugby charities. Over 80 people attended free CPR information and awareness sessions in Houlton, led by local charity the Our…...
Chengannur engg college students develop smart wristwatch to keep stray dogs away
1+ hour, 14+ min ago (220+ words) Engineering students have invented a smart watch called SENS-K9 that emits ultrasonic waves to deter stray dogs, allowing pedestrians to walk safely. The SENS-K9 watch is a wearable device that can be activated instantly via a button press during emergencies....
Middle East's golden spiny mouse could hold the secret to healthy human ageing
1+ hour, 46+ min ago (721+ words) The Times of India...
Screwworm Not a Food Safety Threat
2+ hour, 6+ min ago (832+ words) Kansas animal health officials and scientists are stressing that a current outbreak of New World screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite affecting livestock and other animals, does not pose a food safety concern for consumers. "This is not a food safety concern,…...