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Aussie Man’s Frozen McDonald’s Burger Breakfast Hack Divides Opinion On Facebook – LADbible

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Rebecca Shepherd  in  News Last updated 8 minutes ago Depending on their lifespan, your pets can be around for as long as you can remember. You feed them, you worry about them and you don’t bat an eyelid at spending extortionate amounts in vet bills because they’re part of the family . So it probably comes as no surprise that 18-year-old Emma McNulty was devastated when her 14-year-old beloved Yorkshire Terrier, Milly, passed away suddenly. When Emma phoned her employer to explain that she was too upset to work, she was met with two options: to find cover for her shift or risk dismissal. Emma is petitioning for employers to allow bereavement leave if a pet dies. Credit: PA The teenage student, who was working part-time in a sandwich shop, claims that she was ‘fired and left unemployed the same day as losing her best friend’. Now she is petitioning to allow bereavement leave from work following the death of a family pet. Emma, from Baillieston, Scotland, was due to st
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Person bitten by rabid fox in Franklin County, rabies alert issued – WTXL ABC 27

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EASTPOINT, Fla. (WTXL) — The Florida Department of Health is issuing a rabies alert after a person was bitten by a rabid fox in Eastpoint. Health officials say the individual was bitten by a fox in the triangular area of Island Dive, Patton Drive, and US Hwy 98. That fox tested positive for rabies on Tuesday. The rabies alert will be in effect for 60 days. Officials say all residents of Franklin County should be aware that rabies is present in the wild animal population and domestic animals are at risk if not vaccinated. All domestic animals should be vaccinated against rabies and all wildlife contact should be avoided, particularly raccoons, bats, foxes, skunks, otters, bobcats and coyotes. The FDOH shared the following advice with residents: • Keep rabies vaccinations up to date for all pets. • If your pet is bitten by a wild animal, seek veterinary assistance for the animal immediately and contact County Animal Services at 850-670-4733. • Call your local animal control a
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2019 Pet Parade celebrates superheroes as The Olympian gives reins to Hands On Museum – The Olympian

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Southeast Welcomes Back Pet Friendly Community – Southeast Missouri State University News

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Freshman Lynda Bertrand and her dog Obie begin their college adventure together as part of the pet friendly community at Southeast. Students can ditch the sad goodbyes to their pets as Southeast Missouri State University welcomes family pets and their student owners back to campus for the second year. A mix of dogs, cats and small caged animals will be joining campus life again this fall semester along with their incoming student owners. “We are very excited to welcome students and their pets to the community this fall,” said Dr. Kendra Skinner, director of Residence Life . “Many of us at Residence Life and across the University are pet owners ourselves and we know what it means to be able to have your furry, fuzzy or scaly friend living with you. If having their pet enhances their on-campus living experience, we are all for it.” This is the second year for a pet friendly community at Southeast following a pilot year in 2018-2019. “We wanted to extend the pilot an addition
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Emergency Preparedness Tips to Help Ensure Pet Safety – GlobeNewswire

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August 15, 2019 09:47 ET | Source: Family Features photo-release Cat Photo Courtesy of PetSmart Charities Family Features MISSION, Kan., Aug. 15, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — (Family Features) Preparing for an emergency can be a challenge. It oftentimes is hard to foresee when disaster will strike and how to properly prepare before it occurs. When it comes to managing pet safety during an emergency, the unpredictable can make the preparation process even more difficult. Regardless of a pet’s size or demeanor, a disaster can take a toll on a pet without proper planning. Keep in mind that all pets are different, particularly when the unexpected occurs. From accommodating their nervousness to tracking their food or medication requirements, understanding the needs of your pets can make a difference in the handling of an emergency. Consider these tips from PetSmar
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Adopting a Rescue Dog Tips – Bringing Home a Dog Advice – GoodHousekeeping.com

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You’ve been yearning to come home to a wagging tail, and all those #AdoptDontShop signs have gotten to you — so you’re ready to take the leap and adopt a dog. That’s great! But it’s important to do some prep work before you hop on PetFinder.com or stroll into your neighborhood shelter. From ensuring your new pet will mesh well with your lifestyle to buying pet insurance, there are some key details to iron out now. But don’t let the need-to-know stuff scare you off, says Lisa LaFontaine, president and chief executive officer of the Humane Rescue Alliance in Washington, DC and chairman of the board of directors for the Association for Animal Welfare Advancement . “The most important thing for people to think about is that this should be fun,” she says. Read on for LaFontaine’s guidance on how to approach adding a snuggle buddy to your family. What will (and won’t) be a good fit for your lifestyle? Before you meet with adoption counselors at your local shelter or fall in love with
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Help Moana Find A Home In Cherokee County – Woodstock, GA Patch

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pets The Cherokee County Animal Shelter is joining shelters across the country for the annual “Clear the Shelters” event on Saturday, Aug. 17. By Kathleen Sturgeon, Patch Staff Aug 15, 2019 11:51 am ET About 1.6 million dogs and 1.6 million cats are adopted every year. (Cherokee County Animal Shelter) CHEROKEE COUNTY, GA — Animal shelters across the country, including one in Cherokee County, are participating in Clear the Shelters Day Saturday, Aug. 17. Hundreds of animal shelters across the country are participating in Clear the Shelters pet adoption events on Saturday, Aug. 17, to help find loving homes for animals that have been abandoned or surrendered to shelters. In Canton, the Cherokee County Animal Shelter is participating. Among the cats the Cherokee County Animal Shelter hopes to find a home for is Moana . Moana was br
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