A dog’s life: Scientists find new formula for canine age

Agence France Presse 07/10/2020

WASHINGTON, United States – A well-known “rule of paw” holds that you can tell how old your pooch is in human terms by multiplying its age in years by seven. But in fact, the real ratio changes…

How some animals play key roles in helping the ecosystem

Dianne Zarina G. Savillo 06/09/2020

Many of the environmental problems that are plaguing Earth right now is caused by various activities created by humans and it’s affecting all life forms on our planet. As the earth, its ecosystems, and its creatures are all…

IRO looking for 120 more pledgers to help care for their rescued animals

Immae Lachica 05/18/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines— A non-profit organization in Cebu, which rescues stray and abandoned animals, are looking for pledgers to help them support the needs of the animals in their shelter. Island Rescue Organization, Inc, (IRO) has a…

Pet care basics to show your love for your pets

Rhobie Alburo Ruaya 05/11/2020

Our pets need all the love and care we can provide. Dogs, cats, and other animals rely on their owners for their needs. Aside from being our best friends, they are part of our daily life and…

Good vibes: Dogs in Dumaguete show how social distancing is done

Immae Lachica 03/17/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Everyone has been buzzing over the recent rules that have been implemented by the government to minimize the chances of spreading the coronavirus in the country. Among those is social distancing. Having trouble understanding…

Human-to-animal transmission: HK Pet dog infected with coronavirus

Agence France Presse 03/06/2020

HONG KONG — The pet dog of a coronavirus patient in Hong Kong was confirmed to be infected with the coronavirus disease of COVID-19, in a likely case of human-to-animal transmission, authorities said on Wednesday. The canine,…

Dogs, cats can’t pass on coronavirus, but can test positive

03/05/2020

HONG KONG — Pet cats and dogs cannot pass the new coronavirus on to humans, but they can test positive for low levels of the pathogen if they catch it from their owners. That’s the conclusion of…

What about cats, dogs left behind in Wuhan?

Agence France Presse 02/05/2020

  BEIJING — China’s unprecedented quarantining of virus-hit Wuhan has separated millions from their families—and many from their pets, prompting worried owners and kind strangers to take to social media to ensure left-behind animals are looked after.…

Public reminded: Firecrackers bad for pets

Gabriel Pabico Lalu - INQUIRER.net 12/27/2019

MANILA, Philippines – An animal welfare group and an environmental advocacy organization have warned the public against the use of firecrackers, as it poses several dangers for pets because they have a heightened sense of hearing. According…

Group of friends extends Christmas love to stray dogs, cats

Immae Lachica 12/24/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Christmas is for everyone to enjoy. Including our fur friends. Yes. Even our dogs and cats should get the best treats this Christmas season, especially those stray dogs and cats who are struggling to…

Group urges dog lovers: Adopt don’t shop

Immae Lachica 07/24/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Why buy when you can adopt? A group of individuals in Cebu is advocating for the adoption of local mixed breeds also known as Aspins or Asong Pinoys to give especially these stray dogs a…

Muntinlupa dogs saved but 103 left on ‘death row’ in pound

06/26/2019

MANILA, Philippines — All of the 35 dogs at the Muntinlupa City Animal Pound have been saved from euthanasia after the city veterinary’s office decided to allow nonresidents to adopt some of them. Most of the canines…

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