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Take extra care with pets this Fourth of July as fireworks can scare animals

July 1, 2022 11:17 AM News Team

The City of Pocatello Animal Services Department is reminding citizens to take extra care with their pets during the Fourth of…

This man and his dog spent seven years walking around the world

July 1, 2022 4:16 AM CNN Newsource

Tamara Hardingham-Gill, CNN Very few people attempt to walk around the entire world, and even fewer actually manage to complete the journey. On May…

Idaho Falls Animal Shelter offering $10 microchips ahead of July 4

June 27, 2022 2:46 PM News Team

Ahead of the Independence Day holiday, the Idaho Falls Animal Shelter (IFAS) is offering discounted microchipping services.…

Dog breeds with the most timeless popularity

June 17, 2022 11:41 PM Stacker

Stacker highlighted the most popular dog breeds based on data from the American Kennel Club. Which of these most popular dog breeds is your…

5 ways to improve your dog’s oral health

June 16, 2022 11:41 PM Stacker

Your dog’s oral hygiene is essential. Native Pet compiled a list of ways to help dog owners improve their pets’ oral…

Half-price dog and puppy adoptions from Pocatello Animal Shelter while funds last

June 3, 2022 8:00 PM News Team

While funds last, Friends will cover 50% of the adoption cost from the City of Pocatello’s Animal Shelter.…

Pocatello Animal Services receives donation for spay and neuter program

May 27, 2022 9:43 AM News Team

On May 11, Pocatello Animal Services received a sizable donation from Harold and Rosemarie…

Cats available for adoption in Boise

May 20, 2022 6:33 PM Stacker

Stacker compiled a list of cats available for adoption in Boise, Idaho using listings from…

Debunking common pet food myths

May 18, 2022 11:41 PM Stacker

Misinformation in the pet food market abounds. To help determine fact from fiction, ManyPets researched 10 of the most common misconceptions around…

Pocatello Animal Services to host rabies clinic May 21

May 20, 2022 9:36 AM News Team

Pocatello Animal Services will be hosting a rabies clinic Saturday, May 21, from 10 a.m. to 2…

Most popular guard dog breeds

May 12, 2022 11:41 PM Stacker

Canva Most popular guard dog breeds Two guard dogs sitting behind a private gate Canva #23. Belgian Laekenois A Belgian Laekenois jumping an obstacle…

5 cost-saving ways to keep your pets healthy—and happy

May 11, 2022 11:41 PM Stacker

Taking a preventative approach to pet health issues saves pet owners time and money. Native Pet put together a list of key areas to focus on to save…

Snake River Animal Shelter receives donation

May 11, 2022 11:06 AM Evan Thomason

Wackerli Subaru has generously donated a $16,270 check out to the Snake River Animal…

Animals' sleeping lives have sparked human curiosity for thousands of years

Why do sleeping dogs look like they’re running? Experts weigh in

May 10, 2022 7:27 AM CNN Newsource

By Jen Rose Smith, CNN June seems to dream of pursuit. After the long-haired German shepherd settles down for a nap, her floofy, low-slung limbs…

Common health problems for popular dog breeds

May 6, 2022 11:42 PM Stacker

Our pet dogs are more than friends, they’re family. ManyPets analyzed common health problems among the American Kennel Club’s most popular dog…

About a dozen puppies and their handlers converged on the Ellie Caulkins Opera House to take in some classic opera

Puppies in training get opera experience

May 5, 2022 10:01 AM CNN Newsource

By Libby Smith Click here for updates on this story DENVER, Colorado (KCNC) — Opera Colorado is in dress rehearsals for…

5 statistics about the pet insurance industry in America

May 4, 2022 11:41 PM Stacker

ManyPets compiled a list of the top five findings from the North American Pet Health Insurance Association’s most recent State of the Industry…

Pocatello announces half-priced license fees for dogs for the month of May

April 28, 2022 10:00 AM News Team

All dogs over the age of three months that reside within the Pocatello city limits must be licensed and have the license tag affixed to their collar…

Dog park at Teton County Fairgrounds to be removed for season

April 25, 2022 9:00 AM News Team

The Teton County/Jackson Parks & Recreation Department (TCJPRD) will be taking down the temporary dog park located at the Teton County Fairgrounds on…

5 statistics about the COVID-19 pet adoption surge

April 19, 2022 11:41 PM Stacker

During the height of the coronavirus pandemic, many Americans added dogs and cats to their households. ManyPets offers takeaways from a 2021…

10 things to know as a first-time foster pet parent

April 12, 2022 11:41 PM Stacker

ManyPets put together a list of 10 different tips to consider before becoming a first-time foster pet…

Pet food dishes have ranked highly among most contaminated household objects

How often you wash your dog’s bowl can affect your health, too, study says

April 10, 2022 12:01 AM CNN Newsource

By Kristen Rogers, CNN How we feed our pets, store their food and wash their dishes can have negative health consequences if not done properly…

Easy homemade dog treat recipes

April 7, 2022 11:41 PM Stacker

Native Pet compiled a list of 10 dog treats that owners can make at home, as well as the recipes for every dog…

Bannock County Sheriff, Humane Society urge dog owners to remain safe on trails

April 8, 2022 2:18 PM News Team

The Bannock County Sheriff’s Office, in cooperation with the Bannock Humane Society, is reminding the public to remain vigilant as the weather…

Humans bred dogs to have puppy-dog eyes

April 5, 2022 12:36 PM CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Are you a sucker for large, liquid “puppy-dog” eyes gazing soulfully up at you, begging for, well, just about…

Pocatello Animal Services seeks homes for kitten foster program

March 31, 2022 11:44 AM News Team

Kitten season is upon us, and Pocatello Animal Services is looking for…

Blackfoot Animal Shelter full, adoptions and fostering needed

March 30, 2022 6:02 PM Rachel Fabbi

The Blackfoot Animal Shelter needs people to come adopt or foster animals, after the shelter announced they are…

Breakthrough discoveries in the evolutionary biology and behavior of pets

March 19, 2022 11:41 AM Stacker

Most pet behaviors are cute, but many of them may come from instincts developed by thousands of years of evolution. To learn more, Native Pet put…

Labrador retriever tops American Kennel Club’s annual list of most popular dog breeds

March 20, 2022 4:01 AM CNN Newsource

By Zoe Sottile, CNN The American Kennel Club has unleashed its annual list of the most popular dog breeds — and, for the 31st year in a row,…

Least popular dog breeds in America

March 16, 2022 11:41 PM Stacker

To highlight some of the lovable dogs you may have never have heard of, Stacker broke down the 97 least popular dog breeds in America based on data…

Most popular dog breeds in America

March 16, 2022 11:41 PM Stacker

Stacker reviewed the American Kennel Club’s 2021 rankings, released on March 15, 2022, to bring you the 100 most popular dog breeds in…

Basic dog training you can do at home

March 14, 2022 11:41 PM Stacker

Pet insurance brand ManyPets compiled a list of tips for training your dogs at home, including setting up an environment for success and a few…

Local shelter needs a shelter of its own

March 12, 2022 5:16 PM Seth Ratliff

Organizers of “Superhero Animal Rescue” say they’ve found homes for more than 400 feral felines during their 3 years of operations. But now they’re…

Wyoming Highway Patrol K-9 May retires

March 9, 2022 3:17 PM News Team

The Wyoming Highway Patrol recently celebrated the retirement of K-9…

Dog park best practices for new dog owners

March 3, 2022 11:41 PM Stacker

Taking your pup to the dog park for the first time can be an exciting yet intimidating situation if you’re unsure what to expect. To help, ManyPets…

Pet owners often say that pets have a positive overall impact on their health.

Research on the pet-human bond has boomed in the pandemic. Here’s what studies found

March 3, 2022 10:25 AM CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Psst. Don’t tell my bosses, but I have a guilty pleasure. Every time a post pops up in the pet channel of our internal…

How pet insurance costs vary for 20 different dog breeds

February 28, 2022 11:41 PM Stacker

Think pet insurance premiums are consistent across dog breeds? Think again. Sound Dollar took a look at 20 popular breeds and the factors that might…

Pets can boost your brain power, study says

February 23, 2022 2:31 PM CNN Newsource

Having a long-term pet companion may delay memory loss and other kinds of cognitive decline, a new study has…

Reminder: Clean up after your pet on public trails

February 23, 2022 8:30 AM News Team

The Teton County/Jackson Parks and Recreation Department (TCJPRD) would like to remind you to clean up after pets when utilizing public hiking and…

Team Fluff wins the 2022 Puppy Bowl

February 13, 2022 10:56 PM CNN Newsource

By Sandra Gonzalez and Emma Tucker, CNN Team Fluff won the 18th Puppy Bowl on Sunday against Team Ruff by a slim margin with a final score of 73-69…

Health benefits of grooming your dog

February 10, 2022 11:41 PM Stacker

ManyPets consulted pet organizations and licensed veterinarians to compile a list of 10 ways regular grooming benefits a dog’s…

Where the US exports its pet food

February 1, 2022 11:41 PM Stacker

Ollie analyzed export data from the U.S. Census Bureau from 2010 through October 2021 to find the top 10 countries where the U.S. sends its pet…

Ibuprofen-laced hot dogs found along trails

January 31, 2022 6:09 PM Cole Sams, Linda Larsen

Trail users say they are finding hots dogs laced with ibuprofen along Pocatello area…

Dog lost for four months found alive on snowy hillside, reunited with owner

January 13, 2022 9:46 AM CNN Newsource

When Ricardo Rodriguez evacuated from the Caldor Fire in early September, he wasn’t sure if he’d ever see his dog…

New research finds dog brains can detect speech

Dogs can recognize different languages and nonsense words, study says

January 6, 2022 11:56 AM CNN Newsource

Wearing headsets, 18 subjects lay quietly while a functional magnetic resonance imaging machine (fMRI) droned on around their…

Cold and pet dangers

January 5, 2022 12:35 PM Bill Cummings

If you do question if you should be going outside with your pet, just keep them in. Keep the exposure to a minimum.…

Safety tips to keep our furry friends safe this holiday

December 24, 2021 1:56 PM News Team

s we gather for the holidays there are certain dangers for our pets if we are not careful. We got some words of advice from Spring Creek Animal…

Meet the new dog breeds officially recognized by the American Kennel Club

January 4, 2022 11:22 AM CNN Newsource

By Leah Asmelash, CNN The new year is off to a great start for dog lovers, thanks to the addition of two new dog breeds by the American Kennel Club.…

What it costs to vaccinate your dog in 25 cities

December 22, 2021 11:41 PM Stacker

ManyPets used data from Banfield Pet Hospital’s price estimator tool to break down the cost of vaccinating your dog in the United States’ 25…

Can your pet get COVID-19?

December 15, 2021 10:24 PM Associated Press

By EMMA H. TOBIN Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Health officials say pets and another animals can get the coronavirus that causes COVID-19, but…

Holidays can be stressful for dogs. Here’s how to tackle it

December 14, 2021 10:55 AM News Team

All those holiday greetings and happy meetings are part of the fun of December, but it might not be so fun for your…

Sean Cornwall and other neighbors near Fort Apache Road and Sahara Avenue thought some dog poisonings were over for good nearly three years ago.

$10,000 reward offered as more dogs are poisoned in west Las Vegas

December 10, 2021 10:45 AM CNN Newsource

By JOE VIGIL Click here for updates on this story LAS VEGAS (KVVU) — Sean Cornwall and other neighbors near Fort Apache…

A therapy dog who has become a Boston Marathon fixture is recovering after undergoing a second surgery to remove a tumor. Spencer

Therapy dog who loves Boston Marathon recovering from second tumor removal surgery

December 9, 2021 4:30 PM CNN Newsource

By Nathalie Pozo Click here for updates on this story HOLLISTON, Massachusetts (WCVB) — A therapy dog who has become a…

Pocatello Animal Services to host rabies vaccination clinic Saturday

December 1, 2021 9:00 AM News Team

Pocatello Animal Services will host a rabies vaccination clinic Saturday, Dec.…

How expensive is owning a cat?

November 12, 2021 11:41 PM Stacker

ManyPets analyzed data from a 2020 survey conducted by TD Ameritrade/Harris Poll to explore how expensive it is to own a cat.…

Vet costs for dogs in 25 U.S. cities

November 18, 2021 11:41 PM Stacker

Ollie used data from Banfield Pet Hospital’s price estimator tool to break down the costs of seeing a veterinarian for routine dog care in the 25…

Pocatello Animal Services holiday pet food drive begins Monday

November 21, 2021 10:00 AM News Team

Join Pocatello Animal Services for a holiday pet food…

Hirskyj-Douglas holds the sensor that triggers a video call in the DogPhone.

Hello from your best friend — the device that lets your dog call you

November 17, 2021 12:20 PM CNN Newsource

Forget fetching sticks and chewing bones, that’s so last century. Today’s dogs have much more exciting options when it comes to hobbies — including…

Sleep with your pet? How that may affect you (and your pet)

November 5, 2021 10:08 AM CNN

In the quest for better sleep, people often ask if they should share their bed with a pet. Before we get to that, let’s take a moment to ponder the…

Things to consider when adopting a pet

November 1, 2021 11:41 PM Stacker

ManyPets compiled a list of nine things to consider when adopting a pet using information from various animal…

30 foods that are poisonous to dogs

October 28, 2021 11:42 PM Stacker

Stacker showcases 30 foods that can potentially be poisonous to dogs. The list includes things like nutmeg, garlic, cherries, peaches, onions, and…

10 countries where US pet food comes from

September 30, 2021 11:41 PM Stacker

To find the top 10 countries where U.S. pet food comes from, Ollie analyzed import data from the U.S. Census Bureau from 2010 through June 2021.…

Empty the Shelters event set to begin Oct. 4

September 23, 2021 10:46 AM News Team

Animal shelters across the country are trying to get animals out of facilities and into the homes of new…

Splash Dance for Dogs returns Saturday

September 17, 2021 10:57 AM News Team

The pups will be taking over the pool at the Ross Park Aquatic Complex…

A puppy born with upside-down paws received successful treatment and learned to walk

September 12, 2021 12:00 AM CNN Newsource

By Alaa Elassar, CNN In many ways, Siggi was born an average puppy: sweet, cheerful and extremely playful. But the spotted rat terrier was also quite…