BC announces $12-million for four new animal shelters across the province as demand rises

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Open this photo in gallery: BC Premier David Eby gave a treat to a corgi named Honey before a news conference in Vancouver on June 26. He says work is continuing to establish a pet breeder registry in the province to reduce pressure on existing SPCA facilities, while addressing cases of animal abuse associated with substandard breeders.DARRYL DYCK/The Canadian Press BC Premier David Eby hung out with some dogs while announcing $12-million in funding toward the construction of four new SPCA facilities. Several of the society’s dogs were brought in Monday while Eby announced the funding would be used to…

Wedgewood Pharmacy Merges with Blue Rabbit to Deliver Exceptional Veterinary Pharmacy Services Nationwide

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SWEDESBORO, NJ, June 14, 2023–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Wedgewood Pharmacy, the nation’s largest veterinary compounding pharmacy, announced its merger with Blue Rabbit, an emerging leader in veterinary prescription management and pharmacy solutions. The combined business, led by Wedgewood’s CEO Marcy Bliss, seeks to ensure exceptionally fast service of high-quality preparations to its more than 70,000 veterinary customers via an expanded network of nationally licensed and accredited pharmacies dedicated exclusively to animal health. The merger adds small-animal dispensing locations in Novato, CA, and Raleigh, NC, as well as dedicated equine pharmacies in Lexington, KY, and Bakersfield, CA, to Wedgewood’s existing facilities in Swedesboro, NJ,…

Do they need pets of their own?

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Rabbits are fun and loving fur balls that entertain their owners with their crazy antics. It’s natural to wonder if a bunny would be happier with an animal companion. Living with other rabbits provides reassurance and stability for these little creatures. So, the simple answer is YES because rabbits are highly social animals. ALSO READ: 5 Toys your hamster loves to play with [PICTURES] Do you have a pet video or picture you’d like to share with The South African? If so, email [email protected] or WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Why do rabbits need animal encounters? In their natural…

That One Time Napoleon Was Attacked By Rabbits

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Bunny Backstory Napoleon was at the peak of his power in 1807 after signing the Treaties of Tilsit, ending the war between the French Empire and Imperial Russia, according to Medium. He decided to hold a rabbit hunt to celebrate the historic event. The commander’s chief of staff, Alexandre Berthier, oversaw the hunt. He acquired over 3,000 rabbits from local farmers, enabling Napoleon and others in his party to have plenty of bunnies at their disposal for the festivities. Little did Napoleon know that the tables would turn on him and his guests. Berthier was not particularly knowledgeable about rabbits,…

Dangerous rabbit terrorizes neighborhood

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PERRY, Iowa (KCCI) – People often think of bunnies as cute little creatures featured in Easter celebrations and county fairs. But what if one jumped up and bit you? Such an animal has been terrorizing a community outside Des Moines, Iowa. People living in Perry say a cute black bunny patrolling their neighborhood has been far from friendly. One person captured on camera the animal aggressively lunging at them. It did more to Ramona Rustan. “It jumps up and bites me,” Rustan said. “I am like, ‘Oh, my gosh. I just got bit by a bunny.’” She said the bad…

2 pet rabbits found drowned, trapped in a cage in this SC city. Police search for suspects

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Two pet black rabbits drowned trapped inside their cage after someone recently dumped them into the marsh beside Church Creek in Charleston. The animals were found at low tide on April 28 at Pierpoint Boat Landing. The Charleston Police Department is looking for the owner of the rabbits and Charleston Animal Society has put up a $5,000 reward for information leading to an arrest if it is determined to be an act of animal cruelty. “We are deeply disturbed by the discovery of these dead rabbits,” Aldwin Roman, Charleston Animal Society vice president of operations and strategy, said in a…

Easter warning after more than 160 rabbits rescued from one garage

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The RSPCA has rescued more than 160 rabbits from one garage amid what it describes as a “rabbit crisis”. The owners, in Great Easton, Leicestershire, had started with just four rabbits but allowed them to breed out of control. Animal charities including the RSCPA say they are dealing with a huge influx in abandoned rabbits due to breeding and the cost-of-living crisis. They advise adopting rabbits rather than buying from breeders or pet shops. They also urge people to get rabbits neutered so they cannot breed, and so the females don’t get uterine cancer. RSPCA inspector Richard Durant, who helped…

How to deter rats: Three ‘effective’ ways to stop rats from entering your garden naturally

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2. Block off any forms of shelter Rats make homes under existing structures, such as garden buildings and decking. To prevent this, it is advised to block entry to areas beneath these – no matter how narrow the space. However, before doing this, ensure there are no rats living underneath the structure that is being blocked off, as “they will die an unpleasant death”, warned the experts. Households should also have a general clear up in their garden, getting rid of any debris and cutting back overgrown vegetation. This will provide rats with less cover. Even keeping the grass short…