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Purina donates $4.5 million to 3 top veterinary schools

December 10, 20245 min

Purina PetCare, veterinary products division of Nestlé, on Monday announced a donation of $4.5 million, or about Rs 38 crore, to three top veterinary schools in the USA on the occasion of International Day of Veterinary Medicine. The aim of the donations is to drive innovation and excellence in pet health and veterinary education over the next five years and beyond, the company said in a press release. Also See: U.K. poll confirms walking your...

by A Correspondent

All About Pets

Westminster dog show set to return to birthplace next year

October 4, 20248 min

The 149th annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show next year will mark the return of America’s most prestigious dog show to Manhattan, New York City. Daytime events will kick off on February 8. They will be held at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center on all three days. The evening events on February 10 and 11, including group judging and the iconic Best in Show ceremony, will take place at the city’s iconic Madison Square...

by A Correspondent

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Dogs that saved owners’ lives inducted in Hall of Fame

September 28, 20246 min

That many animals, dogs in particular, make for loving and loyal companions for humans is no secret. What may not be so well known is that when the occasion arises, some of these extraordinary animals can go above and beyond to protect and save their human companions, performing acts of courage and quick thinking in life-threatening situations. Earlier this month, two such pets became this year’s inductees into Purina’s Animal Hall of Fame, one of...

by Sandy Pawpaw

All About Pets

U.K. poll confirms walking your dog can be good for your love life

April 13, 20245 min

Films like Must Love Dogs (2005), Walking The Dog (2017), 23 Walks (2020) and Puppy Love (2023) all have one thing in common—the ‘meet cute’ of couples occurs while taking their pets out for a stroll and, slowly but surely, love blossoms. On April 11, celebrated as National Pet Day in the U.K., an online poll of 1,265 British dog owners confirmed that which many professional dog walkers already know: not only is having a...