Holiday celebrations rarely go as planned and often are marked by both small and large complications. The internet resource JustAnswer, a platform that connects users with verified experts, compiled a list of ...
Read More »Today’s News Briefs: Geese claim; Americans tune-out politics; Overtime taxes
Today’s news briefs include Americans limiting political news intake; Haitians eating geese?; Islamists win in Jordanian elections; No tax on overtime proposed. Muslim Brotherhood wins more seats in Jordan The Muslim Brotherhood ...
Read More »What’s the most popular dog name in Kansas and Missouri?
In honor of National Puppy Day on Saturday, March 23, a dog daycare company has surveyed Americans on their favorite dog names. Nationwide, the top 10 names are Luna, Charlie, Bella, Lucy, ...
Read More »Missouri and Kansas residents warned about risk to pets from coyotes
Both Missouri and Kansas natural resource officials are warning the public about coyotes. The Missouri Department of Conservation says the residents should keep in mind that we’re now in what are four ...
Read More »Cat runs on Yankee Stadium field, crowd goes wild
An quick-footed and elusive cat amused baseball fans attending a Yankees vs Orioles game at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx on August 2. Cameron Toh recorded this footage and posted it to ...
Read More »4 ways pets help impact health and wellness
Daily life across the country has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, and in times of isolation, relationships – even pets – are as important to health and wellness as ever before. ...
Read More »Study finds pets more important than ever during covid lockdowns
Lockdowns, depression and other consequences of the Covid pandemic are helping people to realize the special place their pets hold. A new survey finds most pet owners say they’ve helped them get ...
Read More »Study on pets finds Evangelical Christians and Catholics more likely to own a dog
By their pets ye shall know them. That is one of the takeaway messages from a recent study about the relationship between pet ownership and religion, first published in the “Journal for ...
Read More »Shelter pup lands starring role in Lady and the Tramp remake
A shelter pup is one lucky dog in Arizona after landing a starring role in the upcoming Disney remake of “Lady and the Tramp.” “Monte,” a 2-year-old terrier mix, once called HALO Animal ...
Read More »Modern day ‘Lassie’ breaks out, runs to get police and saves family
The spirit of Lassie lives in a dog named Sadie who broke out of her house to save her owner’s life. On Wednesday, Feb. 6, the 60-pound pit bull named Sadie was ...
Read More »HHHS holding Super Bowl LIII adoption special today
In honor of Super Bowl LIII Helping Hands Humane Society in Topeka will offer adoption of dogs and puppies for just $53 today, Sunday February 3, from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. It ...
Read More »Weekend winter storm forecast for Northeast Kansas
A winter storm system is forecast to descend across Kansas Friday and Saturday with snowfall averaging between one to four inches in most regions of the state. Heavier snowfall is forecast for ...
Read More »‘Broken-hearted’ vet says scared pets look for owners at end of life
A “broken-hearted” vet has revealed how frightened pets search for their owners who have chosen to leave the room when they are put down. In a viral social media post, the anonymous vet wrote that animals ...
Read More »Dog lick leads to man losing all his limbs
In a culture where dogs eat off our plates, sleep in our beds and give slobbery kisses, we’ve forgotten they carry diseases that can kill us. A 48-year-old man with a history ...
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