Overcrowded, inhumane conditions at animal shelters that are so bad shelter dogs go for weeks without walks and some have been unable to leave their cramped cages for weeks–and even months.
Category: Animals and COVID
COVID Discovered in Deer
On August 27, 2021 the U.S. government said it had confirmed the world’s first cases of COVID-19 in deer.
Covid-Sniffing Working Dogs
Dogs operating out of a university clinic in Bangkok are part of a global corps of dogs being trained to sniff out Covid-19 in people.
Mystery Dog Illness Solved: Its CoronaVirus
Researchers have solved they mystery of an outbreak of vomiting among dogs. It has been traced back to a type of animal coronavirus.
Caring for Pets during COVID: Study
The results of a new study have revealed that animal owners frequently report concerns and worries relating to caring for their animal during the pandemic. The study also revealed pet owners had increased their appreciation of their animals during the first lock-down phase.
The White Rhino Rescue Program vs. the Pandemic
The COVID virus has hurt both human and nonhuman animals in many, many ways. The COVID-19 pandemic has affected economic, … More
Ferrets, Humans and Cats Among Most Susceptible to Covid
Researchers conducting an analysis of ten different species found that humans — followed by ferrets and, to a lesser extent cats, civets and dogs — are the most susceptible animals to SARS-CoV-2 infection.
Pets are Lifesaving Heroes of the Lockdown
A new study has recently revealed the lifesaving role that pets have played in 2020. In addition to helping people cope with loneliness during the lockdown, one of the key ways pets are helping their human family members is by providing a much overlooked necessity for humans: physical touch.
Cats as Carriers of Corona Virus
New scientific research has found that domestic cats can be asymptomatic (no symptoms) yet still be carriers of SARS-CoV-2. SARS-CoV-2 is the coronavirus responsible for COVID-19.
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