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Founder of Project Street Vet named CNN Hero of the Year

AVMA News

Kwane Stewart, the founder of Project Street Vet, was voted CNN’s Hero of the Year and will receive a $100,000 prize and an additional $300,000 from the Elevate Prize Foundation to continue his work providing veterinary care for pets of those experiencing homelessness.

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Auxiliary celebrates National Pet Week 2023

AVMA News

The Auxiliary to the AVMA will be celebrating National Pet Week 2023, May 7-13, with the theme “People, Pets & Vets a Perfect Team.”

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do you take your pets for yearly checkups?

Reddit Animals

its happened multiple times where i’ll be talking about how my cat has a vet appointment, someone says “oh no, is he okay?”. i guess some people only take their pets when there’s an issue? I have a family dog that we take yearly for checkups and i bring my cat annually too. when i tell them its just a checkup they’re surprised.

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Healthy pets see their vets! #GetHealthyHappy

4 The Love Of Animals

What makes a healthy pet? According to a recent petMD poll, nearly 2 in 10 pet owners hadn’t visited their vet for a routine checkup in the past year. Sure a visit to the vet can be a bit stressful sometimes, but it’s so worthwhile! missing your pet’s yearly check up is like missing 5 years of checkups!

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Can A Hawk Carry Off Your 12-Pound Pet?

10,000 Birds

No hawk can carry off a 12-pound pet. No hawk can carry off a 3-pound pet. That did not stop a New Jersey animal shelter from publishing this rabble-rousing flyer on Facebook, all written in alarming red capital letters: PARK RANGERS AND VET OFFICES ARE PUTTING OUT WARNINGS. THESE ARE THE PETS THAT HAWKS CAN SWOOP DOWN AND GRAB.

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The Unbreakable Bond Between Pets and Humans

Reddit Animals

Pets have been a part of human society for thousands of years, serving as companions, protectors, and even healers. From cats and dogs to birds and reptiles, pets have a unique ability to connect with humans in ways that are both profound and lasting. One of the primary reasons people keep pets is for companionship.

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Tune in to “Aloha Vet” on Nat Geo WILD

4 The Love Of Animals

Not your typical veterinarian, he treats both wild and domestic animals, and when islanders need help with their pets and livestock, he’s the one they call. He’ll even pilot the … Continue reading → The post Tune in to “Aloha Vet” on Nat Geo WILD appeared first on 4 The Love of Animals.

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