(LIFE WITH PETS) Animal-loving entrepreneurs in San Diego have launched a new 24-hour channel for dogs, appropriately called DOGTV. Daily programs include dog’s-eye-perspectives from within a moving car, dogs playing with balls, and nap time. All programming is run with the hope of helping dogs, often lonely at home, from boredom, or developing stress and separation issues problems. Read on for this new channel catered to canines. — Global Animal
(PET NEWS) Being a pet guardian might have a positive effect on an important vital organ: the heart. Researchers at Kitasato University in Japan, conducted an experiment involving the variation in heartbeats in people with pets and those without pets. Heartbeat variations are important to maintain a healthy heart, and evidence suggests that pets could play a big role in protecting their guardians from deadly heart diseases. Read on for what researchers are discovering. — Global Animal
(PET SAFETY) Many were shocked when morning news anchor Kyle Dyer was bit on the face by a rescued dog on a live broadcast on NBC News Denver. Max, an Argentine mastiff, was on the show to be reunited with the firefighter that saved him from drowning in icy water. Instead of witnessing this happy reunion, viewers at home got more than they expected. — Global Animal
(LIFE WITH PETS) Once dominated by giant pet food producers, the pet food market has become more diverse as smaller brands entice pet guardians with the sights of gourmet pet meals. Forget kibble — cats are now salivating over bowels of turkey florentine, crab surimi consommé, and boeuf bourguignon. If you would like to learn more about gourmet pet food, be sure to check out William Grimes’ piece over at The New York Times. — Global Animal
(PET SAFETY) Firefighters rescuing a cat from a tree is an old cliche, but rescuing pets from burning buildings is a much more serious and more common issue. While veterinarians have used pet-friendly oxygen masks for decades, their use by first responders such as firefighters, paramedics and animal rescue groups has slowly been building. Although expensive, animal groups, pet lovers and vets have donated masks to first responders, but many departments still lack this emergency pet care equipment. Read why many are hoping these oxygen masks become more available to their furry family members. — Global Animal
(PET ADOPTION) When looking for a new pet, love often occurs at first sight. But sometimes just because your dog was the cutest, doesn’t mean it’s the best fit for you. Hence why Emily Weiss, vice president of shelter research and development for the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, chose to design Meet Your Match, a four-year-old SPCA program that aids in pairing shelter’s pets with the perfect adopters, and vice versa. Read below for more on the evaluation process and the program’s success rate. — Global Animal
(TOUCHING TALE) Getting a service dog is both difficult and time consuming, and even more so for young children. Most agencies will not give service dogs to children because they can’t be the dogs primary caregiver. When you add a mental disability to the application, getting approved is virtually impossible. Knowing the difficulties, the Winokurs decided to apply to 4 Paws for Ability, an organization that places service dogs with people who would be unapproved elsewhere. — Global Animal
(CAT NEWS) AUSTRALIA —The RSPCA have created a new solution to leaving your indoor cat home alone. And the best part is, it comes in the form of a new and cool iPad application. The interactive app is called the Affection Collection, which includes three different games to keep your cat entertained while you’re out of the house. Read more about the different games offered and watch a video of it here. — Global Animal
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