Posts Tagged ‘Pets’
Local Pet Supply Business Reminds About Importance for Social Distancing of Animals
Allen Larson, co-owner of Firehouse Pet Shop & Grooming in Wenatchee chats with KOHO Morning Show host Chris Hansen about his business remaining open during Governor Inslee’s “Stay At Home” order, and about the importance of social distancing for animals during the COVID-19 crisis.
Read MoreMeet Sam! – This Week’s Wenatchee Valley Humane Society “Pet of the Week”
This week’s Wenatchee Valley Humane Society “Pet of the Week” is Sam! Humane society board president Jane Provo chats with KOHO Morning Show host Chris Hansen about this lovable, 10-year-old Terrier mix and about the humane society’s upcoming annual fundraising gala.
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Don’t Forget The Pets – How Smoky, Unhealthy Air Affects Animals As Much As Humans
With the entire Wenatchee Valley and Columbia River Basin socked in by smoke from fires in Washington, Idaho and Canada, air quality has been in the “unhealthy” range the last few days. Today brings breezy conditions with gradual improvements in air quality. Stable air continues as a high-pressure system builds over the fire. Animals, whether…
Read MoreOne Local Pet Lover’s Dedication Brings Veterinary Clinic Back To Cashmere
A onetime veterinary clinic in Cashmere is going back to its roots – pets. Marcus Bellissimo reports.
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Cashmere Resident Treated For Rabid Bat Exposure After Third Local Bat Tested Positive
Two more bats tested positive for rabies in the area, according to the Chelan-Douglas Health District. These are the second and third rabid bats in the two-county area this year; the first found in late May. One person in Chelan County is being treated for rabies after coming into contact with one of the bats.…
Read MoreHealthy Eating A New Year’s Resolution For Local Pets Too
Dogs and cats at the Wenatchee Valley Humane Society are seeing new food in their bowls after a major diet shake-up earlier this month. Dan Langager reports on why the shelter managers felt a food change was necessary for the health of the animals there.
Read MoreSalmonella Outbreak Hits Washington, 47 Other States
The State Department of Health and National Centers for Disease Control are investigating 16 cases of salmonella in Washington, along with 350 more in 47 other states. Depsite dozens of hospitalizations, no deaths have been reported. Officials believe the majority of the infections came from handling chickens, ducks and/or geese people keep at home in…
Read MoreHot Weather, Cars – A Losing Combination
With temperatures hanging around 100 all this week, AAA cautions motorists not to underestimate the ways in which extreme heat can wreak havoc on vehicles. Plus the high-heat makes car trips more dangerous for kids and pets. Dan Langager has more on ways to avoid getting burned by the summer weather.
Read MorePet Care Tips During Winter Weather
This one goes out to you dog and cat owners. Cold winter weather is tough time for all mammals, even for our furry friends. Dan Langager has some tips from the Wenatchee Valley Humane Society on helping out your pet this time of year.
Read MoreKeeping Pets Cool During Summer Heat
This recent heat wave may be subsiding for us a bit after tomorrow, but more 100-degree weather will be back this summer. Heat takes its toll on all living organisms, from apple blossoms and insects, to dogs and cats and us humans. For our furry friends, high temperatures can reach a lethal level far quicker…
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