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Pet owners can now pick up prescriptions for their dogs and cats at CVS pharmacies nationwide, making family healthcare trips even easier. The service covers everything from antibiotics to insulin across 9,000 locations.
Urban dwellers across China are adopting chickens as beloved pets, dressing them in tiny outfits and pushing them in strollers. Social media posts about these feathered companions have soared past 3.1 billion views.
A groundbreaking UK study found that losing a pet can cause prolonged grief disorder just as severe as losing a human family member. Researchers are now calling for mental health guidelines to recognize pet bereavement as a legitimate cause of clinical grief.
A viral Super Bowl ad sparked debate about pet tracking technology, but animal advocates are sharing better alternatives. Privacy-focused groups and pet rescuers say tried-and-true methods work without compromising security.
Pet owners in China are now honoring their deceased cats and dogs during Qingming, the traditional tomb-sweeping festival, using AI holograms and custom keepsakes. Demand for pet memorial products surged 160% this year as families make room for four-legged loved ones in ancestral rituals.
Americans can now access discounts on more than 800 prescription medications through a new government program. The expansion covers four out of five prescriptions filled nationwide.
After devastating storms hit Ringle, Wisconsin, volunteers are working around the clock to rescue stranded pets and find temporary homes for animals whose families lost everything. Almost all reported missing pets have been found and reunited with their owners.
Brazil just passed a law letting separating couples share custody of their pets, recognizing animals as cherished family members. With 160 million pets in a country of 213 million people, the new law responds to how deeply Brazilians bond with their furry companions.
A veterinarian-founded pet supplement company is tackling climate change one tree at a time. Fera Pets just launched a partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation to restore forests and bring more trees to neighborhoods that need them most.
A new retail platform turns everyday pet purchases into steady shelter funding without asking owners to donate extra. Charity Pet Store partners with rescues nationwide to create sustainable revenue streams that replace unpredictable fundraising campaigns.
When a century-old greyhound racing track closes in Broken Hill this June, up to 60 retired racing dogs will transition into a new chapter as family pets through a dedicated rehoming program. The Greyhounds As Pets program is prioritizing these dogs, with some finding homes as far away as the United States.
New York City just made it easier for low-income families to keep their beloved pets. Mayor Mamdani's new budget includes $750,000 for the city's first public pet food pantry program.
Chantal Wadsworth just won a national award for solving a massive problem: getting pet care to families across 27,000 square miles with only two vet clinics. Her work is keeping thousands of pets and families together.
Mexico's Quintana Roo state just solved a heartbreaking dilemma that kept families from evacuating during hurricanes. Now pet owners can bring their furry family members to safety shelters without choosing between their pets and their lives.
The UK government is taking bold steps to protect wildlife after discovering that common pet flea treatments are killing songbirds, fish, and aquatic life. New rules could require veterinary oversight for these powerful pesticides, helping restore rivers while still keeping pets healthy.
A new national campaign tackles a hidden crisis affecting 20 million American pets living in poverty with their families. Three community heroes are being recognized for breaking down barriers to pet care in underserved communities.
The FDA has greenlit an emergency treatment to protect dogs and cats from New World screwworm, a dangerous parasite spreading in the southern U.S. This fast-tracked approval gives veterinarians a powerful new tool to save infected pets.
Ring's camera system that reunites lost pets with their owners just opened to everyone in America, even if you don't own a Ring device. The company is also giving $1 million worth of cameras to animal shelters nationwide.
British pet owners are getting relief from sky-high vet bills through new regulations requiring price transparency and capped fees. The changes, starting before Christmas, come after fees rose twice as fast as inflation.
A dog who spent 10 years living beside his owner's grave has inspired Brazil to let families bury pets in their cemetery plots. Bob's devotion touched millions and changed the law.
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