Teachers Turn to Classroom Pets to Provide Social and Emotional Support for Students – GlobeNewswire

Abingdon, MD, Oct. 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Many teachers are turning to classroom pets as they seek ways to provide social and emotional support for their students. The Pets in the Classroom grant program, which provides funding to teachers to purchase and maintain classroom pets, has issued over 15,500 grants to teachers during the first two months of the program being open for the 202…….

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Emergency planning should always include pets | Community | therogersvillereview.com – Therogersvillereview

Some of the most devastating images to emerge from Hurricane Katrina were the abandoned pets.

A number of states have since moved to enact legislation aimed at protecting these innocent animals. It’s now illegal in many places to leave a pet behind when you live in an evacuation zone.

Many have passed laws to keep owners from chaining their animals…….

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Study Finds 2,500 Pets Died After Using EPA-Approved Flea Collars, With Almost 100,000 Incidents – The Epoch Times

The use of Seresto flea and tick collars was linked to the deaths of thousands of pets, according to findings in a recent report from the House of Representatives Committee on Oversight and Reform’s Subcommittee on Economic and Consumer Policy.

Seresto collar, launched in 2013, offered eight months of flea and tick protection for dogs and cats for under $70. This attracted considerable…….

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Portland startup will bring vital veterinary care to ‘street pets’ across US – Mainebiz

ElleVet Sciences, a Portland startup providing cannabis-based animal health products, is about to hit the road, providing free veterinary care, food and supplies across the country to pets who are abandoned or live on the streets.

The ElleVet Project, as the mobile aid is dubbed, will begin its tour June 2 and bring needed care to Boston, Chicago, New York Ci…….

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Giving Paws Launches High Quality Pet Products Dedicated to Supporting Homeless Pets – PR Newswire

Every purchase supports shelters and rescues to help improve quality of life as animals await their forever homes.

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“Our products fill the practical needs of pet owners and are based on the knowledge of pet-care professionals,” said Giving Paws founder, Gina Castagnozzi. “Our mission is to offer top-quality items that improve life for pets and their owners, while giving bac…….

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