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CTV News
11 hours ago
- General
- CTV News
Search underway for cat who disappeared on BC Ferries vessel
A search is underway for missing cat Luigi, who was last seen on a BC Ferries vessel travelling from Nanaimo to Vancouver. A B.C. woman is praying for a happy reunion with her much-adored feline after he disappeared while travelling on a ferry from Vancouver Island to the mainland over the weekend. Vernon resident Neelya Herbert was returning from a vacation with her husband and three pets, on the 10:15 a.m. Coastal Inspiration sailing from Duke Point to Tsawwassen on Saturday, when she last saw her beloved cat, Luigi. With people prohibited from remaining in their vehicles on the ferry's lower car deck, the couple had left their truck and its attached camper, as they had so many times before, for the designated passenger areas to wait out the journey. Luigi was left in the truck with food, water, a litter box and his siblings, a yellow labrador named Finnegan and an orange cat named Kitty. According to Herbert, the back window was left open 'about an inch and a half' so the trio had plenty of access to fresh air. She says she didn't realize Luigi was missing until the couple were able to return to their truck at 12 p.m. Somehow, her black-and-white companion had squeezed through the gap in the window. 'It's just so noisy down there. Something scared him, I guess,' she says. Herbert says the ferry workers were 'incredible' and helped her search for the missing Luigi on the lower car deck, but inevitably she had to leave as they were holding up the queue. After the car was ushered off the vessel, Herbert was permitted to wander the lower deck, now free from vehicles, for one final scour. There were no sightings of Luigi, but at least that meant 'he hadn't been runover,' she says. Herbert was invited back for a full vessel search once the ferry was empty and returned to Duke Point in Nanaimo, but given that would have been at 1 a.m. that evening, and the family had to return back to Vernon, it wasn't a viable option. Instead, she plans on taking the same boat at 12:45 p.m. on Thursday, a complimentary service, to look for Luigi once more. Cat goes missing on BC Ferries vessel Luigi and his big brother, Finnegan the yellow Labrador. 'Multiple sweeps of the vessel were conducted before passengers disembarked, later that evening, and again the following morning,' said a BC Ferries spokesperson in a statement Tuesday. 'While we are unable to enter or search inside customers' vehicles, trailers, or boats without their consent, crew members did search all accessible areas on board. We have not received any reports or sightings of the cat since the sailing.' The spokesperson said it is asking the public to 'be on the lookout' for the missing pet. 'While incidents of pets going missing on board are extremely rare, we understand how distressing this can be for pet owners and will always do what we can to assist in locating and safely reuniting them with their families,' said the statement. Herbert, who welcomed the two-year-old tuxedo as a rescue last year, describes him as a healthy, 'extremely agile and athletic' feline who loves Temptations cat treats and his big brother Finnegan, who he curls up to sleep with every evening. 'The outpouring of support for Luigi is incredible and everybody has just been phenomenal with trying to help me get my pussycat back,' she says. 'I appreciate everything that everyone is doing just to try and find him again.'
Yahoo
05-08-2025
- Yahoo
Missing Oxfordshire tortoise sparks appeal from family keen to find beloved pet
A beloved pet tortoise is on the run in an Oxfordshire town. Mindy the tortoise went missing in the Kings End area of Bicester on Friday, July 25 and the family have been making appeals on social media ever since. Having lived with her owner for 25 years, she is described as having some paint and a crack-like mark on her shell. An excellent climber, those in the general area are encouraged to keep an eye out in their gardens as Mindy likes to hide out under pots and other garden features. Anyone who does see her is encouraged to get in contact with Percy Tustain as soon as possible. The son of the owner, he is keen to re-unite the pair who have been together for a quarter of a century.
Associated Press
04-08-2025
- Health
- Associated Press
DogSol Red Light Therapy Blanket Helps Paralyzed Rescue Dog Walk Again
A paralyzed dog finds a new lease on life, thanks to a chance encounter at the beach. 'DogSol gave Marley his freedom and happiness back. It's been life-changing for both of us.'— Kara Flaherty NEW BEDFORD, MA, UNITED STATES, August 4, 2025 / / -- After nearly a year of paralysis and thousands of dollars in unsuccessful treatments, a once-stray dog named Marley is defying the odds – thanks to a chance meeting at the beach and an innovative red light therapy product from DogSol. Marley's journey began on the streets of New Bedford, where he was found as a stray and later adopted by local resident Kara. Under her care, Marley thrived, enjoying long walks and an energetic life. But everything changed when Marley suddenly became paralyzed – losing the ability to stand, walk, or even eat on his own. 'He loved to walk, and then suddenly, he couldn't,' Kara recalled. 'His paws curled, his nails bled, and he just couldn't get up anymore.' Kara spent nearly $10,000 on diagnostics and treatments – X-rays, MRIs, ultrasounds, steroids, acupuncture, laser therapy – but nothing restored Marley's mobility. While some therapies showed mild improvement, the costs were unsustainable, and Marley remained largely immobile. Then, during a visit to the beach with Marley in his custom wheelchair, fate intervened. Kara met Kelly, who introduced her to the DogSol Red Light Therapy Blanket, a non-invasive and affordable at-home therapy option designed for pets. 'Kelly said, 'I know someone who has something that will change your life,' and she was absolutely right,' said Kara. Within days of using the DogSol blanket, Marley's transformation began. His paws began to uncurl. He stood for the first time in over a year. Soon, he was walking around the yard, eating, and going to the bathroom on his own. At one point, Kara paused the therapy due to Marley falling ill. His condition rapidly regressed – until therapy resumed. 'That same night, he got up, walked toward the door, and kept walking,' Kara said. 'It was incredible. He's been mobile ever since.' Now back to enjoying his daily life, Marley is a living testament to the power of persistence, love and innovation. 'Meeting Kelly that day was fate. DogSol gave Marley his freedom and happiness back. It's been life-changing for both of us,' Kara said. Marley's story reflects DogSol's mission: to bring hope, healing, and freedom to animals through safe, effective, and accessible red light therapy solutions. DogSol products are used by pet owners, veterinarians, and rehabilitation professionals across the country. To learn more about DogSol and their line of red light therapy products for animals, visit About DogSol DogSol is a division of EquiSol, dedicated to providing innovative red light therapy products for dogs, horses, and other animals. Built with clinically backed wavelengths and designed for ease of use, DogSol offers a non-invasive solution to support healing, mobility, and overall wellness. Below are several supporting scientific articles about how Red Light Therapy can help animals (and humans) regenerate nerves, relieve pain, heal wounds/fractures, and so much more: Jackie Jolie EquiSol email us here Visit us on social media: LinkedIn Instagram Facebook Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content 'as is' without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.
News.com.au
24-07-2025
- News.com.au
Alice Springs mum hoping to reunite her son with best friend, a missing shiba inu
Alice Springs youngster Baylon Barker is distraught. The 11 year-old's best friend has gone missing and he is in need of help to find him. The much loved member of his Alice Springs family, a rare Shiba Inu, - there is only four registered in Alice Springs— has been missing for more than a fortnight now. Baylon and mum Amanda are appealing for information in a bid to reunite the family with their cherished pet. 'It's just been days and weeks and there's been no public sightings whatsoever,' she said. The dog is microchipped and has been reported missing to council, she said. It was last seen on Albrecht Dr in Larapinta, Amanda said, after it went missing on July 11 – but there have been no confirmed sightings since. Shiba Inu's are a rare breed in Australia, and breeder Yvonne Meintjes said Ms Baird's dog is a 'purebred Shiba from champion and imported progeny'. Amanda said her son Baylon has been him 'distraught' and has been 'missing his best friend'. 'He is such a well loved part of the family … I don't know what to tell my son so I just keep saying you know he's going to come home soon,' she said. The Shiba has been in the family for seven years now, Amanda said. Amanda said she had ideas on where the dog could have ended up, but said she didn't have hard evidence to prove her theories. She did not want to provide the Shiba's name however, but said he has a yellow collar. There are 10601 cats and dogs registered within Alice Springs. There are four registered Shiba Inu's. An NT Police spokeswoman said pet owners should secure their animals and make sure they're microchipped and registered to their local council. Any suspicious behaviour should be reported to police on 131 444, the spokeswoman said. Amanda said anyone who sights the dog should contact her on 0416 537 609. She said a reward is on offer.
CNET
01-07-2025
- CNET
This AI Tool Brings Lost Pets Home. Here's How it Works
A friend recently shared how overwhelming it was to lose (and thankfully find) their pet, with no idea how to reach the nearly 4 million people living in Los Angeles. This -- and the slew of national pet-related days in July -- prompted my research into how to maximize communication output for missing pets. Around 10 million are lost annually in the US alone. It's also what led me to wonder how artificial intelligence can help solve this problem for both pets and pet owners. Thankfully, Love Lost -- an AI pet recovery platform -- also had the same idea. What is Love Lost and how does it use AI? Petco Love/Screenshot by CNET Love Lost is a free pet recovery platform developed by Petco Love, the nonprofit organization owned by household name Petco that works to support animal adoption, recovery and health care initiatives. Its free photo-matching service helps reunite lost dogs and cats with their families, using facial recognition technology that analyzes over 512 pet features -- like muzzle, shape, tail and markings -- to compare your uploaded photo against a national database of shelters, written posts and community submissions. This is thanks to partnerships with companies like Nextdoor, which leverages its posts, and integration with over 3,000 shelter systems and community platforms for a wider reach. At time of writing, its database includes over 300,000 lost and found pets, with an average of 1,000 pet reunions/month. How to use Love Lost to find and report missing pets Navigating and using the Love Lost site is pretty simple -- but make sure you have clear photos of the animal you're submitting ready. Navigate to the Petco Love Lost page. No sign-up is required for its free photo search feature. Grab those well-shot photos and submit your missing or found pet including face, body and distinguishing marks. Once submitted, AI will use pet facial recognition to scan available pet entries to try and pinpoint your pet. I tried this out using an old event flyer featuring a grey pitbull and was pleasantly surprised at the accuracy of animals it retrieved to compare. If no immediate match is found, you can post your pet as Lost or Found and receive SMS or email updates. Love Lost notes that shelters and other humans will be continually checking the database. Once identified, you can connect through the platform to reunite with your pet safely. If you haven't lost a pet, but would like to prepare in case you do, you can register your pet's photo and details beforehand on Love Lost's website to expedite the process during an emergency. Love Lost also features Lost & Found Pet Tips on its site for more information. You can enter the address, cross streets and photos of any stray pets you find on the Love Lost app. Petco Love/Screenshot by CNET Should you use Love Lost? Love Lost acts as a bridge for pet parents and their communities to report and locate missing dogs and cats. This provides more eyes (and opportunities) to identify stray animals and reunite them with their owners. I also see it as a complementary tool for shelters, community organizers and even your neighbor who needs a way to identify stray animals quickly. Petco Love also holds a four-star Charity Navigator rating for transparency and financial accountability and was awarded for its disaster relief grants and innovation in animal welfare in response to the 2025 LA wildfires. But while Petco Love states it doesn't sell your data, language regarding AI data storage and model training is minimal and vague. I reached out for a request for more information, but didn't hear back by the time of publication. It's also unclear whether data is shared beyond shelters. So, yes, there is a risk with any public listing -- even of your pet -- for scraping or misuse. Animals we consider pets or family are an emotionally charged topic, but it's important to keep in mind where your data goes after the rescue process. Ultimately, Love Lost is Petco's national online database for hosting lost animals -- but it also brings animal-focused professionals together to reach more people and speed up reunions.
