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By the 2050s, most of Michigan will be “muddy and sodden” in the winter, with less snow, more rain and crocuses and daffodils blooming in February, Rood said. “Snow in Detroit will be more like snow in North Carolina — a very rare event,” he said. Michigan’s erratic day-to-day weather (“If you don’t like the weather, wait five minutes”) can mask those long-term trends. Indeed, slight warming may lead to more snow in parts of the state, said James Kessler, a scientist at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory in Ann Arbor. That’s because when the…

KOLKATA: Heavy rain on Friday night flooded the Dhapa dog pound, putting around 140 stray dogs at risk. It had been alleged that no senior KMC official came to the rescue of the dogs, who were struggling to survive. While majority of these dogs were picked up from streets across 144 KMC wards and shifted to the pound for sterilisation, others were brought there for treatment after being rescued.Several dog attendants, security guards, and pump operators spent a sleepless night as the storm water flooded the entire premises and had also entered the kennels, leaving the animals frightened. The situation…

A dog that can count one of its parents as a wolf has sold for £4.4m – a new world-record fee paid for a canine. The one-of-a-kind dog Cadabomb Okami, as it is called, was sold to Indian dog enthusiast S Sathish – it was reported on Tuesday. Okami is a cross between an actual wolf and a Caucasian Shepherd and weighs 75kg, standing at 30in tall, according to The Sun. The giant hound was born in the US but brought to India in February through a broker to Mr Sathish, who is a well-known breeder and owns more than…

Last May, Tricia O’Malley received a terrifying phone call from her husband, Josh. He told her their beloved Boston terrier, Briggs, was missing. The couple searched relentlessly for 17 days for their dog. They received national coverage of their plight and printed more than 4,000 flyers. “We weren’t messing around,” she says. They also received death threats, psychic interventions, false leads, fake set-ups and the threat of dog fighting. In the middle of their search, the O’Malleys received a call from a man who had heard about Briggs and offered them an under-nourished Boston terrier for $125. The O’Malleys adopted…

A majority of pet owners would prefer to spend time with their fluffy friends when they are stressed rather than with their partners, according to new research. A global survey of 30,000 pet owners found that 65 percent of people would prefer to de-stress in the company of their dog, cat or other household pet – significantly more than those who said their partners (37 percent), family (24 percent), children (22 percent) or friends (21 percent). More than half of pet owners – 59 percent – said their pets provided company without the need to talk during stressful times, while…

Richard PriceBBC News, West MidlandsNational Trust / Annapurna Mellor Attingham Park in Shropshire is one of the sites where the dog wee posts have been installedDogs are set to get special posts to wee against, in a bid to protect historic properties from damage.Shugborough Estate in Staffordshire and Attingham Park in Shropshire are taking part in the trial after National Trust members said they wanted facilities for their pooches on days out.Large amounts of dog urine can increase the acidity of soil and affect plants and the surrounding environment, bosses said.National Trust project manager Ceinwen Paynton, said: “We’re currently looking…

By Brian GrantFirefighters often face significant physical and emotional stress when responding to traumatic incidents, which can have lasting effects on their mental health. The urgency of this issue is underscored by the suicide rate among firefighters, which, at 18 per 100,000 firefighters, is higher than the general population’s rate of 13 suicides per 100,000 people. In response to these challenges, some fire departments proactively promote firefighter wellness through both traditional approaches and more holistic ones, such as the implementation of therapy dog programs.Research has unequivocally demonstrated the profound benefits of therapy dogs in bolstering firefighter mental health. For example,…

In the diverse and dynamic world of dogs, certain breeds stand out not just for their appearance or lineage but for their boundless energy, fearless personalities, and sometimes, sheer craziness. These breeds embody the spirit of adventure and mischief, often displaying levels of enthusiasm and vivacity that can only be described as wild and crazy. They are the daredevils of the canine world, always ready to explore, play, and test the limits of their environment and their human companions’ patience. Whether it’s due to their hunting heritage, herding instincts, or simply a breed-specific trait, these dogs require active engagement, creative…

The former owner of a rescue pit bull shares story of an unprovoked attack. Atlanta, GA – The former owner of a rescue pit bull recently wrote into our nonprofit and shared a powerful story with us. This individual is “still dismantling the beliefs I previously held about these dogs.” Beliefs this person learned by “networking with other pit bull owners.” This person did not expect the level of “fear, regret and guilt I would feel when the attack happened.” This former owner is still very shaken by the experience and will never own a rescue dog again as a…

Getting a dog should be a well-planned decision to ensure a lifelong commitment. Dogs are not objects that are returned if you change your mind because they have become too big, too energetic, or too time-consuming to care for properly. For the greatest chance for success, put forth the effort to find the best match for you and your family. Predictability and Purebred Dogs Dogs were domesticated from ancestors of wolves to work alongside humans and help with our daily tasks like hunting, guarding, protecting, herding, being exterminators, or just being wonderful companions. Over hundreds or even thousands of years,…