8 ways to get the most out of a walk with your dog
Wag! compiled eight ways to make the most out of walking your dog, from focusing on terrain over distance to counting walks as exercise.
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Wag! compiled eight ways to make the most out of walking your dog, from focusing on terrain over distance to counting walks as exercise.
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By WCVB Staff Click here for updates on this story ASHLAND, Massachusetts (WCVB) — Spencer, a golden retriever known for his adorable support of Boston Marathon athletes, has reached his finish line after another difficult battle with cancer. Spencer became an icon for holding his “Boston Strong” flag at his usual spot on the route
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Remmi and Baxter are just two of many dogs left abandoned by their owner in Idaho Falls.
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As cold temperatures stick around awhile, the Snake River Animal Shelter in Idaho Falls is helping keep your pets warm.
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Dozens of cats and dogs found their forever homes during half-off adoptions from Jan.14 through Feb. 4, thanks to Friends of the Pocatello Animal Shelter.
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Half-priced pet adoptions have been extended at the Pocatello Animal Shelter thanks to Friends of the Pocatello Animal Shelter (Friends).
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The Bonneville Humane Society wants to remind pet owners subzero temperatures are unsafe for outdoor pets.
Continue ReadingBy Lisa Respers France, CNN If the Super Bowl isn’t your thing, there’s another game you can watch that day. Puppy Bowl XIX is the 19th annual event aimed at raising awareness about pet adoptions using adorable shelter pups who play for either Team Ruff or Team Fluff. The Animal Planet show is expanding this
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This January, Teton County Emergency Management and PAWS want you to know how to keep your pets safe in the colder months.
Continue ReadingBy Hafsa Khalil, CNN Spike, a 23-year-old chihuahua mix from Ohio, has been named the world’s oldest living dog by Guinness World Records (GWR). Born in November 1999, Spike achieved canine bragging rights on December 7, 2022, with a certificate proving he was “at least 23 years and 7 days old” at the date of
Continue ReadingTamara Hardingham-Gill, CNN It isn’t every day that you spot a motorcyclist riding along the road with a German shepherd dog on the back of their bike. So it’s not surprising that the sight of content creator Jess Stone and her beloved dog Moxie cruising along together usually has onlookers doing double takes. “Every car
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The Idaho Sled Dog Challenge is returning to the West Central Mountains of Idaho this month during the 2023 McCall Winter Carnival.
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Start the new year off by adding a furry friend to your family and giving him or her a fur-ever home thanks to Friends of the Pocatello Animal Shelter (Friends).
Continue ReadingBy Sandee LaMotte, CNN You may be spending a good bit of time right now finalizing — and, of course, implementing — your resolutions for the new year. Congratulations! Focusing on a happy and healthy lifestyle is a huge investment in your future. But have you thought about what might be optimal for your best
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Wag! compiled a list of 10 ways to save money on dog care using news and information from veterinarians, pet care experts, and more.
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Bounce compiled a list of eight ways to prepare for holiday travel with a pet using information from various sources.
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Add a new dog, puppy, cat or kitten to your family by giving him or her a fur-ever home thanks to Best Friends Animal Society.
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Good news for animal lovers.
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Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, 2 in 5 Americans chose to welcome a feline friend into their household. Stacker examined YouGov data on cat breeds and presented the 25 most popular in America.
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It’s no secret temperatures are dropping and if it’s too cold outside for you, then you may want to consider extra shelter to your pets if you are unable to bring them inside.
Continue ReadingBy Madeline Holcombe, CNN When a family arrived at Koch Funeral Home in State College, Pennsylvania, to identify a loved one before cremation, Monroe took note — staying back to maintain the people’s privacy but ready to offer comfort if asked. Monroe isn’t a grief counselor or therapist. She’s an Australian Shepherd and resident therapy
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With the arrival of winter weather and closure of the outdoor rodeo arena, preparations to open the seasonal dog park at the Teton County Fairgrounds is underway.
Continue ReadingBy Yenny Sanchez, CNN If you’re one of those people who created a social media page for your dog, then keep reading … Yappy.com, an online retailer of pet gifts, is searching for its next “Chief Fluff Officer,” a gig that pays up to $10,000 a year. “The successful pup will be a natural behind
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The Snake River Animal Shelter is bringing back its beloved Mutt Strut after more than three years and is aiming for a record-breaking event with your help.
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The Snake River Animal Shelter is hosting a pet adoption event with Wackerli Subaru as part of the Subaru Loves Pets initiative Saturday.
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Pocatello Animal Services is partnering with Phil Meador Subaru for its 4th Annual National Make A Dog’s Day.
Continue ReadingPebbles, the world’s oldest dog, has died at the age of 22, according to Guinness World Records.
Continue ReadingBy Sandee LaMotte, CNN On one side of the room sits the cutest life-size stuffed animal you’ve ever seen. On the other side rests a real dog — same size, shape and even the same name as the stuffed version. You get to sit next to both of these fluffy friends and pet their fur.
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A local animal shelter is reaching out to the community for help.
Continue ReadingBy Megan Marples, CNN There’s now scientific evidence shedding more light on one of Barkley’s impressive skills in a long list of endearing traits: the ability to smell when you’re stressed. Dogs can smell the difference between odors from humans when they’re stressed and when they’re calm, according to a study published Wednesday in the
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Head out to the Pocatello Animal Shelter Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for a tail-waggin’ time.
Continue ReadingBy Kimberly Richardson, CNN Our four-legged friends don’t drive gas-guzzling SUVs or use energy-sucking appliances, but that doesn’t mean they don’t have a climate impact. In fact, researchers have showed that pets play a significant role in the climate crisis. But what do Barkley and Whiskers have to do with our warming planet? It’s the
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Pocatello Animal Services announced 20 dogs found their fur-ever homes during the department’s half-priced dog and puppy adoption event.
Continue ReadingBy Toyin Owoseje, CNN Queen Elizabeth II’s corgis will live with the Duke and Duchess of York, Andrew and Sarah, a source close to the Duke of York told CNN on Sunday. The pair, who divorced in 1996, both reside at the Royal Lodge on the Windsor estate. The source told CNN that the Duchess
Continue ReadingBy Lisa Respers France, CNN What a way to make a living. Dolly Parton has remade her hit song “9 to 5” as a duet, this time with Kelly Clarkson. The song comes more than 40 years after the original and was recorded as part of the forthcoming documentary, “Still Working 9 to 5.” The
Continue ReadingBy Zoe Sottile and Sara Smart, CNN Bystanders had an up-close and personal encounter with an alligator in Philadelphia’s Love Park. But the reptile isn’t a wild beast: It’s the emotional support animal of a Philadelphia man who runs several social media accounts documenting his loving relationship with Wally the alligator. Several visitors to the
Continue ReadingBy Sandee LaMotte, CNN Just like people, dogs can get dementia as they age. The spry speedster that used to zoom out the door may one day amble unsteadily to the closet to be let out. It’s an unfortunate reality many dog owners might have to face, especially if their dog’s breed lives 10 years
Continue ReadingBy Parija Kavilanz, CNN Business We love our pets, but their shedding? Not so much. Pesky pet hair and dander loves to cling on to clothes and it often turns into a bigger mess when it’s run through a regular laundry machine. Household appliances maker Maytag says it has a solution to this long-standing pet
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Add a new dog or puppy to your family by giving him or her a fur-ever home thanks to Friends of the Pocatello Animal Shelter (Friends).
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Learn the history and trivia of various dog breeds with Stacker‘s compilation of real ‘Jeopardy!’ questions.
Continue ReadingBy Katie Hunt, CNN A wagging tail, a loving lick, a playful jump, a heart-melting gaze. You know when your dog is happy to see you. Now, new research from Japanese scientists suggests that a dog’s eyes may well up with tears of happiness when reunited with their owner after a period of absence. The
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In the event of a wildfire, earthquake, house fire or other emergency, would you know what to do to protect your pet?
Continue ReadingBy Naomi Thomas, CNN The first possible case of human-to-dog transmission of monkeypox — recently reported in two men and their pet in Paris — had been a theoretical risk up till now, said Dr. Rosamund Lewis, technical lead on the monkeypox response for the World Health Organization. The men, who live together and are
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Native Pet curated a list of recommendations from expert and veterinary resources for evaluating the quality of life of aging pets.
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ManyPets outlines ways to shield your dog from the sun during hot weather to prevent skin conditions and other heat-related illnesses.
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The Teton Pet Grooming Expo made the Shilo Inn in Idaho Falls its home during the final weekend of July. The goal was for pet groomers to learn more about their craft and improve or add to their tools for the job. Gabrielle Phinney the organizer of the event says this is the first event of its kind in the area.
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Allergies develop when your pet’s immune system responds to an allergen. ManyPets outlines five types of pet allergies, where they come from, and how owners can manage them to keep their pets healthy and happy.
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HELEN SANTORO 100Reporters In 2018, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, acting on input from a group of veterinary researchers, began investigating whether the increasing popularity of grain-free dog foods had led to a sudden rise in a potentially fatal heart disease in dogs, dilated cardiomyopathy. Four years later, the FDA has found no firm
Continue ReadingBy Katie Hunt, CNN Keeping cool in hot weather is challenging for humans. What about our pets? In the United Kingdom, where temperatures hit a record high on Tuesday, the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and the British Veterinary Association recommend taking the following steps to ensure your dog, cat or
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Native Pet reveals 10 superfoods you can find in your own kitchen that are high in nutrients and can easily be added to your dog’s daily diet.
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Best Friends Animal Society has recognized the Pocatello Animal Shelter as a no-kill shelter for 2021.
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The relationship between humans and their pets has changed over time. ManyPets has outlined historical findings on how pets were treated in different regions.
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You can add a cat or kitten to your family for half-price July 8 through July 23, thanks to The Friends of the Pocatello Animal Shelter.
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The City of Pocatello Animal Services Department is reminding citizens to take extra care with their pets during the Fourth of July holiday.
Continue ReadingTamara Hardingham-Gill, CNN Very few people attempt to walk around the entire world, and even fewer actually manage to complete the journey. On May 21, 2022 Tom Turcich, from New Jersey, became the 10th person on record to achieve this remarkable feat, while his four-legged companion Savannah was the first dog to do so. The
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Ahead of the Independence Day holiday, the Idaho Falls Animal Shelter (IFAS) is offering discounted microchipping services.
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Stacker highlighted the most popular dog breeds based on data from the American Kennel Club. Which of these most popular dog breeds is your favorite?
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Your dog’s oral hygiene is essential. Native Pet compiled a list of ways to help dog owners improve their pets’ oral health.
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While funds last, Friends will cover 50% of the adoption cost from the City of Pocatello’s Animal Shelter.
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On May 11, Pocatello Animal Services received a sizable donation from Harold and Rosemarie Petty.
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Stacker compiled a list of cats available for adoption in Boise, Idaho using listings from petfinder.com.
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Misinformation in the pet food market abounds. To help determine fact from fiction, ManyPets researched 10 of the most common misconceptions around pet food.
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Pocatello Animal Services will be hosting a rabies clinic Saturday, May 21, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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Canva Most popular guard dog breeds Two guard dogs sitting behind a private gate Canva #23. Belgian Laekenois A Belgian Laekenois jumping an obstacle Canva #22. Canaan dog A Canaan dog running outside Canva #21. Bergamasco sheepdog A Bergamasco sheepdog sitting outside Canva #20. Puli A Puli dog outdoors in nature Canva #19. Briard Two
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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 money on long-term costs related to pet health.
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Wackerli Subaru has generously donated a $16,270 check out to the Snake River Animal Shelter.
Continue ReadingBy 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 often begin to twitch and kick. To her owners, she appears to be on the trail of some unseen prey. “When she’s sleeping sometimes her paws are going aggressively —
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Our pet dogs are more than friends, they’re family. ManyPets analyzed common health problems among the American Kennel Club’s most popular dog breeds for 2021.
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By Libby Smith Click here for updates on this story DENVER, Colorado (KCNC) — Opera Colorado is in dress rehearsals for it’s final production of the season, Bizet’s “Carmen.” Excitement is running high as the production comes together. “’Carmen’ is the most iconic and the most often performed opera in all the repertoire,” said Greg
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ManyPets compiled a list of the top five findings from the North American Pet Health Insurance Association’s most recent State of the Industry report.
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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 at all times.
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The Teton County/Jackson Parks & Recreation Department (TCJPRD) will be taking down the temporary dog park located at the Teton County Fairgrounds on the morning of Thursday, April 28, 2022.
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During the height of the coronavirus pandemic, many Americans added dogs and cats to their households. ManyPets offers takeaways from a 2021 American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals survey on pet ownership in the pandemic.
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ManyPets put together a list of 10 different tips to consider before becoming a first-time foster pet parent.
Continue ReadingBy Kristen Rogers, CNN How we feed our pets, store their food and wash their dishes can have negative health consequences if not done properly — for both humans and animals. There have been multiple outbreaks of illnesses among humans after exposure to E. coli– and salmonella-contaminated dog food, which has been more likely in
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Native Pet compiled a list of 10 dog treats that owners can make at home, as well as the recipes for every dog treat.
Continue ReadingThe Bannock County Sheriff’s Office, in cooperation with the Bannock Humane Society, is reminding the public to remain vigilant as the weather warms up and more people use area trails for dog-walking.
Continue ReadingBy Sandee LaMotte, CNN Are you a sucker for large, liquid “puppy-dog” eyes gazing soulfully up at you, begging for, well, just about anything? Of course you are, but don’t blame your pup. A new study finds that humans are the culprit behind those irresistibly sweet peepers — in fact, we bred those doleful eyes
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Kitten season is upon us, and Pocatello Animal Services is looking for fosters.
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The Blackfoot Animal Shelter needs people to come adopt or foster animals, after the shelter announced they are full.
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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 together a list of ways household pets have evolved as they’ve become domesticated.
Continue ReadingBy 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, the Labrador retriever has placed “first in show.” Each year, the AKC, a nonprofit purebred dog registry in the US, uses its registration data to compile a
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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 released March 15, 2022, from the American Kennel Club.
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Stacker reviewed the American Kennel Club’s 2021 rankings, released on March 15, 2022, to bring you the 100 most popular dog breeds in America.
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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 specific commands.
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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 looking for a new home of their own.
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The Wyoming Highway Patrol recently celebrated the retirement of K-9 May.
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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 has compiled 10 tips to follow so both you and your pet can enjoy your time at the park.
Continue ReadingBy 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 message system, I stop what I’m doing and look. Sometimes, it’s an image of a sweet face with doleful eyes staring up at the camera. Other times,
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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 influence their premium costs.
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Having a long-term pet companion may delay memory loss and other kinds of cognitive decline, a new study has found.
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The Teton County/Jackson Parks and Recreation Department (TCJPRD) would like to remind you to clean up after pets when utilizing public hiking and walking trails.
Continue ReadingBy 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 after a face-off that lasted three hours. Puppy Bowl XVIII kicked off on Sunday morning with a feature of “From Puppy Bowl with Love,” which revisited
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ManyPets consulted pet organizations and licensed veterinarians to compile a list of 10 ways regular grooming benefits a dog’s health.
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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 food.
Continue ReadingTrail users say they are finding hots dogs laced with ibuprofen along Pocatello area trail
Continue ReadingWhen Ricardo Rodriguez evacuated from the Caldor Fire in early September, he wasn’t sure if he’d ever see his dog again.
Continue ReadingWearing headsets, 18 subjects lay quietly while a functional magnetic resonance imaging machine (fMRI) droned on around their heads.
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If you do question if you should be going outside with your pet, just keep them in. Keep the exposure to a minimum.
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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 Hospital in Jackson.
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