1 day ago | Homeward Pet

DONATING PET ITEMS Homeward Pet accepts items for dogs and cats only in new, like-new, or gently-used condition. Below are the items that we can use in the care of animals at...
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Celebrate Earth Day With These Eco-Friendly Treats!

3 days ago | iHeart Dogs

April is the proud month of Earth Day! We all want what's best for the planet, but without risking the health of our furry friends. Luckily, Chippin pet treats are...
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Nestlings and Fledglings

3 days ago | Ornithology

I received another email yesterday about birds falling out of their nests. The emailer didn't say where he lived but indicated that he was picking up several young birds that...
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The Healthy Hound Newsletter 62

5 days ago | iHeart Dogs

In This Issue ● Are Dog Years Real? ● Hybrid Dog vs. Mutt ● Why Grapes Are Toxic To Dogs ● 8 Ways You Annoy Your Dog ● Is Your Vet Doing A Good Job? ● Protect Your Dog From...
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The Emu

7 days ago | Ornithology

The Emu , another ratite , is the second-largest living bird after the Ostrich and the largest bird species in Australia where it is found almost all over. Officially, the...
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Bird Friendly Coffee

7 days ago | Ornithology

I don't always think about the environmental issues surrounding food purchases, mainly because it's too complicated. When I buy a head of cabbage, I don't think about where it...
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Thanks To You, Families Facing Hardships Can Stay Together With Their Cats And Dogs

8 days ago | iHeart Dogs

When people can barely afford to feed themselves, how do they keep their cats and dogs fed? St Hubert's Animal Welfare in Madison, NJ, aims to keep families from having to ask...
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This DC “Pet Pantry” Helps Food Insecure Families Feed Their Animals

11 days ago | iHeart Dogs

Part of each sale on the iHeartDogs.com store is donated to GreaterGood.org , which offers grants for charities and programs like Rescue Bank. Some organizations could not run...
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This $12 “Kibble Booster” from Amazon Prime Will Help Your Dog Feel Fuller Longer AND Boost Their Nutrition

14 days ago | iHeart Dogs

Does your dog constantly act hungry? This trick might save you and your pup some grief! It's no secret that protein helps you full longer as it takes longer to break down and...
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Ovenbirds

15 days ago | 10,000 Birds

As ambiguous as the title of this piece sounds, a foray into the ornithological literature may lead to even more confusion. The family Furnariidae consists of ovenbirds and...
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Join Us: Fur Ball Virtual Auction

Homeward Pet's Fur Ball is an unforgettable celebration for the animals! Come together with us to support the care and adoption of the homeless cats and dogs in our community... Read more ...

Tufts in Sweet 16 for STAT Madness

Sameer Sonkusale and his group's research on a pill that samples gut microbes is still in the running for best innovations in biomedicine, and needs your vote Read more ...

Cummings School Commits to Diversity Efforts with Task Force, Scholarships

Tufts University's veterinary school aims to increase diversity among students, staff, and faculty, and by extension, the veterinary profession at large Read more ...

A Tale of Two Tapirs

When a Baird's tapir at Franklin Park Zoo gave birth to twins, Cummings Veterinary Medical Center stepped up to provide emergency neonatal care Read more ...

Harnessing Antibodies as Pathogen Hunters

Tufts researcher finds combining the right antibody with the right delivery system may prevent many diseases before they wreak havoc in the body Read more ...

Acclaimed Civil Rights Lawyer and Advocate Bryan Stevenson to Deliver Tufts...

Attorney, social justice advocate, and author to address Class of 2021 in a virtual ceremony Source Read more ...

Japanese Night Heron in Shanghai

Last Sunday, it was raining hard, but I went out to Chongming Island, a part of Shanghai, anyway. Mostly I went because some farmers there keep a lovely dog in a cage, and I... Read more ...

Animal Rescue Refuses To Return Lost Dog To Family

If you've lost a dog before, you know the sigh of relief you feel when they're found. But imagine what would happen if you knew where your lost dog was, but couldn't get them... Read more ...

Updated Donations Policy

DONATING PET ITEMS Homeward Pet accepts items for dogs and cats only in new, like-new, or gently-used condition. Below are the items that we can use in the care of animals at... Read more ...

After 13 Beautiful Years, Ron Howard Says Goodbye To His Collie

Film director Ron Howard has always been incredibly close to his dogs. His Collie named Cooper was by his side for 13 years and his Great Pyrenees named Puddin is a newer... Read more ...