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CNN
a day ago
- General
- CNN
More people are giving up their pets. Here's what's behind it
In recent months, there has been a surge in the number of people looking to give up their pets, and financial hardship has been one of the main determinants for many. Katy Hansen from Animal Care Centers of New York City shares details.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Yahoo
Over 110 animals rescued from Northglenn home: Here's how you can help
DENVER (KDVR) — There are 115 animals currently being cared for by the Riverdale Animal Shelter after officers removed the pets from a single Northglenn home earlier this month. Two animals, a dog and a cat, were found dead inside the home, but officers were able to rescue 96 cats and 19 dogs from the house. The removal process took several days, with some animals so skittish they had to be trapped after the other animals had already been removed. Total number of dogs, cats removed from Northglenn home tops 100 Officers, geared up in hazmat suits and masks, were seen removing the dozens of animals from the home to the shock of neighbors. Inside the home were 'unsanitary and undesirable conditions,' according to the Northglenn Police Department. The agency shared photos from the inside that included animal feces and other waste inside the home. The surviving animals were taken to the Riverdale Animal Shelter, which is now in need of community support to help the animals. The animal shelter specifically needs: Purina brand pet food, especially kitten food Soft dog treats Towels: New or gently used Small cardboard boxes, toilet paper/paper towel rolls and newspaper Donors are asked to review the animal shelter's donation guidelines, available here, as some donors mean well, but send items that cannot be used. Reviewing the guidelines 'helps us stay focused on the animals' needs and reduce waste and storage strain,' the shelter explains on its website. Monetary donations are also appreciated and can be made here. The animal shelter is also in need of fosters and volunteer workers to help with the influx of animals. Foster applications can be accessed here. Volunteers at the shelter must be at least 16 years old and undergo a background check, and more information about that process is available here. Finally, adoption is also an option for some of the animals taken into the shelter. This link will take you to the adoptable pets at Riverdale Animal Shelter. 'We are proud of our community and thankful for everyone who has stepped up to care for these animals,' the Northglenn Police Department said on social media. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
New York Times
a day ago
- Health
- New York Times
We Love Our Dogs and Cats. But Are They Bad for the Environment?
Our dogs and cats provide all kinds of benefits. They improve physical health, reduce stress and can fend off loneliness. Research shows that interacting with pets can lower blood pressure. Dogs need walks and playtime, which helps people stay active. And both dogs and cats can form deep bonds with humans. Basically, the enrich our lives. 'There's a whole body of literature supporting that,' said Pieter De Frenne, a bioscience engineer at Ghent University in Belgium. Yet for all the good, pets come with environmental costs. Cats and dogs eat a lot of meat, for example. They also kill wildlife. So, how can you get all those tangible and intangible benefits and keep the environmental, um, pawprint, as low as possible? Here's what the experts had to say. A whole lot of meat Gregory Okin, a geographer at the University of California, Los Angeles, calculated in a 2017 study that the estimated 163 million cats and dogs in the United States consume a whopping quarter of the country's animal-derived calories. Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Y&R Casting Surprise Reveals Soap has Gone to the Dogs (and Cats)
The Young and the Restless revealed a whole new cast recently. And, we don't mind saying that this soap opera has gone to the dogs…and cats. Y&R's Whole New Cast In a surprise move, the CBS daytime drama revealed a whole new cast, with some iconic roles being portrayed by two four-legged friends. The soap recently shared a fun video on its official Instagram account that cast the show's actors' pets in their roles, and the results could not be more adorable. Set against the instantly recognizable 'Nadia's Theme,' the cats and dogs made their daytime debuts…or at least their social media daytime debuts. The video's caption reads, 'We know this is sudden, but…isn't our new cast WOOFderful?! 🐶 #YR #dogs #soapopera #tvshow' MORE: Y&R fans cast new Summer Newman. Whole New Cast List The following is the new four-legged Y&R cast list: Ivy Bregman as Lauren Fenmore. Lily Ordway Gaston as Abby Newman. Mishka Mealor as Kyle Abbott. Popo Luckinbill as Victoria Newman. Cashmere Scott as Nikki Newman. Reilly Scott also as Nikki Newman. Roxy Blue Morrow as Nicholas Newman. Bohdi Morrow also as Nicholas Newman. Oakley Grossman as Adam Newman. Andy Case as Sharon Newman. Bailey Egan Katrosar as Chelsea Lawson. Izzy Bell Martin as Cricket Blair. Tyson Bell Martin also as Cricket Blair. Suki and Barney Walon as Jill Abbott. Hemi Silver as Audra Charles. Bentley and Bella Hope as Sally Spectra. Rufus Stafford as Phyllis Summers. Frito Ashby as Diane Jenkins. Marilyn Graziadei as Daniel Romalotti Jr. Fudge Graziadei also as Daniel Romalotti Jr. Dr. Rupert Graziadei also as Daniel Romalotti Jr. What will these devious dogs and sneaky cats get up to in the coming weeks in Genoa City? We're not sure, but we at Soap Hub certainly can't wait for the next installment featuring these new cast members of Y&R. Solve the daily Crossword
CTV News
2 days ago
- Health
- CTV News
Blood donation in animals still not widely known despite high demand
Members of the surgical team draw blood from Aris, a Rottweiler mix who is a guide dog for the blind, in the surgical prep room at Schwarzman Animal Medical Centre on Friday, March 8, 2024, in New York City. (Mary Altaffer/AP Photo) In Quebec, the demand for blood products is high during the summer months, but did you know that your pet can also donate blood? Your dog or cat could save the lives of many other animals, especially since the need is becoming increasingly critical due to the growth of the animal population in recent years. A dog's blood donation can save six animals, and a cat's blood can save up to three. Like humans, animals have blood types, so multiple donors are needed to ensure compatibility with recipients. Summer is a time when the need for blood products is greater and blood shortages can occur. There are three main causes of anemia, explains Vincent Gauthier, a veterinarian at the Laval Vet et Nous Veterinary Centre, a 24-hour emergency and referral centre. The first is due to blood loss during hemorrhage; the second is due to the destruction of red blood cells by the immune system, which can be caused by several fairly common diseases; and the third is related to a lack of red blood cell production by the bone marrow. In summer, the increase in demand is mainly due to hemorrhages that occur when the animal has been involved in a trauma, whether due to a fall or being hit by a vehicle. 'Indeed, these types of cases are more common in summer, so by default there are slightly more large-volume transfusions. Of course, apart from that, there are other causes of transfusions or anemia that are common throughout the year. So it's still quite a reality all year round, but a little more pronounced during busy periods such as the summer,' says the vet. Blood donation in animals remains relatively unknown Patrice Lavoie has six dogs at home, two of which are blood donors. The others are not eligible due to their insufficient weight. He recently posted on social media to promote blood donation in animals, which caused quite a stir among his friends and family. 'It's really a subject that people know little about, and since I made that post, a lot of people on social media have asked for more information and said they would be willing to donate. So yes, it should be better known,' he said in an interview in June. Lavoie is director of public relations and outreach at Héma-Québec, which is solely responsible for human blood products in Quebec. For animals, there is a Canadian blood bank and others in the U.S. and Europe whose mission is to provide blood products—mainly from dogs—to veterinary hospitals and clinics. 'Given that transfusion needs are often greater in referral centres and emergency centres, it is still common practice for each of these centres to have their own blood bank to supplement their inventory as needed. This is especially true for us in Canada, where we generally cannot purchase blood for cats. So we always have to have our own cat donors to be able to provide the necessary blood products,' explains Gauthier. Lavoie understands the challenges of blood collection, even though animals are not his area of expertise. 'I am aware of the importance of blood donation in general, and then one of my dogs had an accident. A month later, he needed two units of plasma. It really made me realize how true it is that you never know when you might need a transfusion yourself, but I experienced it first-hand with one of my pets,' he says. On the other hand, there is no permanent bank for other pets, but there may be occasional needs, particularly for exotic birds, rabbits, hamsters, etc. When there is a need for these animals, the vet contacts a register of potential donors. As a general rule, for all species except dogs, blood donations are made under sedation. Dogs do not need this or may be given a mild sedative by mouth. Animals can donate safely every four to six weeks, but veterinarians generally space donations every three to four months. As with human blood drives, there are animal 'super donors,' and there are also families who have had several dogs or cats in their lifetime, each of which has donated for several years. Blood donation in animals is free of charge; however, if your pet needs a transfusion, the bill can range from $1,000 to $1,500, which includes tests to determine its blood type and the transfusion itself. By Katrine Desautels — The Canadian Press's health content is funded through a partnership with the Canadian Medical Association. The Canadian Press is solely responsible for editorial decisions. - This report by The Canadian Press was first published in French on July 28, 2025.
