/tags/pets pets en-US WLRN Mon, 10 Apr 2023 13:18:37 GMT /news/2023-04-10/broward-animal-shelter-incentives-adoption The county run shelter has too many dogs and cats. They are asking the public to adopt or foster some of the pets. Mon, 10 Apr 2023 13:18:37 GMT /news/2023-04-10/broward-animal-shelter-incentives-adoption Gerard Albert /news/2022-08-16/how-to-keep-your-pets-safe-from-monkeypox-and-what-to-do-if-they-get-it Animal carriers of the virus include various rodents, dogs, primates, hedgehogs and shrews, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Tue, 16 Aug 2022 13:45:00 GMT /news/2022-08-16/how-to-keep-your-pets-safe-from-monkeypox-and-what-to-do-if-they-get-it Ayana Archie /news/2022-06-10/planning-for-hurricane-season-dont-forget-your-pets Hurricane season has begun, and no doubt you already have your hurricane kit assembled. But vets and animal experts warn not to forget about our pets. Fri, 10 Jun 2022 10:24:37 GMT /news/2022-06-10/planning-for-hurricane-season-dont-forget-your-pets Melissa Feito /news/2022-04-29/your-dog-is-a-good-boy-but-thats-not-necessarily-because-of-its-breed A new study based on thousands of DNA sequences and owner surveys finds that less than 10% of a dog's behavior — like howling, herding or retrieving — can be explained by its breed. Fri, 29 Apr 2022 12:43:55 GMT /news/2022-04-29/your-dog-is-a-good-boy-but-thats-not-necessarily-because-of-its-breed Becky Sullivan /news/npr-breaking-news/2022-04-08/its-not-just-doctors-and-nurses-veterinarians-are-burning-out-too A spike in pandemic pets is increasing shortages and burnout among veterinarians — a field that already had high rates of suicide. A new mental health initiative offers professional help for free. Fri, 08 Apr 2022 14:36:02 GMT /news/npr-breaking-news/2022-04-08/its-not-just-doctors-and-nurses-veterinarians-are-burning-out-too April Dembosky /news/2022-01-25/florida-veterinarians-find-dogs-and-cats-can-get-covid While COVID-19 in pets is a rare occurrence, veterinarians now know it can happen. Pets worldwide, including cats and dogs, have been infected with the virus that causes COVID-19, mostly after close contact with people with COVID-19. Tue, 25 Jan 2022 20:16:02 GMT /news/2022-01-25/florida-veterinarians-find-dogs-and-cats-can-get-covid Cindy Krischer Goodman | South Florida Sun-Sentinel /2021-12-14/pbc-schools-want-to-limit-public-comment-black-coconut-grove-history-and-adopting-pets-this-season Palm Beach County school officials are considering limiting public comment. The influence of Black Bahamians on Coconut Grove. Plus, before you go and adopt that pet for the holidays, there are some questions you should be asking yourself. Tue, 14 Dec 2021 22:15:19 GMT /2021-12-14/pbc-schools-want-to-limit-public-comment-black-coconut-grove-history-and-adopting-pets-this-season Leslie Ovalle Atkinson, Caitie Muñoz /2021-06-14/the-u-s-bans-importing-dogs-from-113-countries-after-rise-in-false-rabies-records A surge in pet adoptions has increased demand for dogs imported from around the world. Most are fine, but federal officials turned up 450 dogs in 2020 with false records — 50% more than in 2019. Mon, 14 Jun 2021 20:39:54 GMT /2021-06-14/the-u-s-bans-importing-dogs-from-113-countries-after-rise-in-false-rabies-records Rob Stein /2021-03-09/venezuelans-and-tps-rethinking-education-post-covid-19-and-a-new-ban-on-exotic-pets The Biden administration grants Temporary Protected Status to Venezuelans. How to make education better post-COVID-19 closures. And officials have banned numerous reptiles as pets — will it make a difference in the battle against invasive species? Tue, 09 Mar 2021 23:38:03 GMT /2021-03-09/venezuelans-and-tps-rethinking-education-post-covid-19-and-a-new-ban-on-exotic-pets Leslie Ovalle Atkinson, Suria Rimer /2020-09-09/people-are-still-busy-adopting-pets-during-the-pandemic-in-broward-county The rate of people adopting pets remained consistent from March 2019 to September 2019 compared to the same time in 2020, according to Broward County Animal Care. Wed, 09 Sep 2020 13:57:34 GMT /2020-09-09/people-are-still-busy-adopting-pets-during-the-pandemic-in-broward-county Caitie Muñoz