As the popularity of therapy animals grows, so does the number of animal types used for emotional therapy. Some even have registered peacocks, monkeys, sloths, horned lizards, turtles, and snakes as their emotional support animals.

In the case of India’s Cow Cuddling Center, they let you hug cows as a way to improve human health. However, India is not the first and only cow cuddling center in the world despite the country’s roots in Hinduism – where they believe cows are sacred.

The Dutch were the first to introduce the concept of cow cuddling, “Koe knuffelen” in the native tongue. The United States also has its own cow cuddling centers.

Source: BIG THINK

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Not every non-profit organization aims to shelter animals in need. A group like ElderDog has the mission of helping seniors in the Kamloops community. The assistance they provide ranges from walking the animals, taking the pets to veterinarian appointments, or re-housing the pets when the owner can no longer care for them. They’ll do anything petcare-related as long as it helps an elderly person live an easier life.

“If you are a senior dog owner who requires assistance in caring for your companion, or if you are interested in volunteering to assist in its work, you can find out more information at www.elderdog.ca, or by calling 1-855-336-4226,” advises Tianna Smidt, the Pawd leader for the Thompson Okanagan ElderDog group.

Source: CASTANET

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Relief is ready for Oklahoma City residents who have lost their animals due to the Winter Storm Uri. However, the deadlines are approaching.

Amy Hagerman, an agriculture policy specialist with Oklahoma State University said, “The first program is the Livestock Indemnity Program. This is going to pay for animals that are in excess of normal mortality.”

She also added, “Any losses in hay, forage, feed, and that’s going to be in the, what we call the ELAP Program. Again, that notice of loss, it’s a shorter window for that notice of loss, that’s only 15 days.”

There are a lot of farmers who will need assistance and the help available might not be available for all. This means you shouldn’t wait to avail assistance. It’s highly recommended to contact your local Farm Service Agency within 15 to 30 days of an incident such as a winter storm. Upon contacting the agency, you must provide supporting documentation as well.

Source: KOCO NEWS

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As pet lovers, we appreciate the companionship our pets provide us in our lives. That’s why we return the favor by giving them a safe cozy home, cleaning them, and feeding them highly nutritious meals.

When we’re away, we also hire someone else to look after our pets. But not all of us consider what happens to our beloved furry friend when we pass out of schedule. To start, you must consider who you would like to look after your pet when you’re gone.

It’s best to talk to that chosen person first because they may not want the responsibility of adopting your pet. It’s also good to name a substitute beneficiary if the primary person in your will can no longer take care of your pet when you’re long gone.

Then, leave money for the upkeep of your pet to minimize the responsibilities of your beneficiary. If you cannot find someone to take care of your pet, you can choose a specialist charity to be written in your will.

Source: This is MONEY.co.uk

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Boston is the new recruit of the Anything is Pawsable program after Erin Chrisman posted on Facebook putting her other puppies for adoption. This program trains puppies to be assistance dogs. Upon completion of training, the dogs are then to be donated to families in the surrounding community for free.

When Sandy Gerdeman, the founder and the leader of the program and owner of the doggy daycare saw the 8-week-old Black Labradoodle, she thought that he would be perfect for the Anything is Pawsable program. This is because the program takes in donated litters to produce assistance dogs.

Those who are interested to donate for the needs of the dogs in the program, have puppies for donation, or are in need of an assistance animal in Auglaize county, visit https://k9to5doggydaycare.com or call 419-300-K925.

Source: The Daily Standard

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The Santa Monica Animal Shelter (SMAS) relaunches its volunteer program after experiencing a shortage of staff and budget cuts due to the pandemic. The city removed the animal control officers and kennel attendant positions when it faced financial difficulties due to the lockdowns.

“The more enrichment and attention animals get the more likely they are to be adopted,” said Carmen Molinari, chair of the Santa Monica Animal Shelter Foundation and a ten-year volunteer.

This is true because without volunteers to train the sheltered animals, the animals are less desirable for adopters as their unruly behavior could damage house objects. The SMAS is looking for volunteers to help with taking care of the sheltered animals.

Are you interested in signing up? You can call the shelter during their business hours at 310-458-8595. Just ask for Martin Hernandez. He’s the one who coordinates the program.

Source: Santa Monica Daily Press

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Max the English Springer Spaniel has been awarded the People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals (PDSA) Order of Merit after providing virtual therapy to thousands of people during the pandemic. The honor is said to be equal to the Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) award.

PDSA director general Jan McLoughlin said, “He has become a true ambassador for the positive impact that animals have on mental health and wellbeing, which is more important now than ever.” Max is also the first animal to receive the award.

One of Max’s highlights of heroism was giving his owner a reason to live after experiencing a disabling road accident and severe depression.

Source: Evening Standard

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Even if our pets have thick fur, they can still feel the cold and get frostbitten, especially with snow still falling. For a while, they seem to be okay outside playing. But prolonged exposure to the cold can pose serious risks to their health.

You can let them out but they shouldn’t be out for more than 30 minutes. Not when the outside temperature is lower than 30 degrees Fahrenheit. Potty breaks are also advised to be kept short.

Those who leave their pets out in the cold for more than 30 minutes could face a $15,000 fine and 7 years in prison. That’s why it’s important to keep your pets inside your home. The best way to keep them happy is by providing them warmth and love during this cold season.

Source: yahoo!news

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Elma Ling Hoffman is in her senior year as an art history and religious studies major. She met Pascal after a friend took her to the Center for Animal Rehabilitation and Education (CARE) in Waukesha, Wisconsin to get a dove for her birthday.

She got the idea of adopting a dove after seeing the four parakeets in the home of the kids where she tutors violin and foreign languages. Elma said, “When we play together, the parakeets sing along. So I was like, I’m a musician, I need a bird to accompany me.”

Not everyone prefers to have dogs or cats as household pets. Some prefer to be in the company of birds. If you’re one of these people and want to adopt one, you can visit the CARE website to see which birds are available for adoption.

Source: The University of Chicago Magazine

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After being awarded a grant by the Community Foundation of Henderson County, the Blue Ridge Humane Society (BRHS) is now available to provide assistance to pet owners that need housing for their furry friends.

There will be two types of assistance provided through the new program. The first will be for the assistance of temporary boarding costs if the owner relocates or the animal cannot be kept due to emergencies.

The second is providing assistance for a one-time pet deposit of a rental unit. If you need to avail of this pet housing assistance program, you can call 828-393-5832. Otherwise for those who want to make a donation to the BRHS, please visit their website or call (828) 692-2639.

Source: abc13NEWS

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