A-hed New York Rats Emboldened by Lockdowns Have a New Enemy: Sundrop Hunters with dogs take on the city’s rat infestation, trash pile by trash pile. Sundrop, with a sunny disposition, is ruthless with the vermin, which are venturing farther afield amid lockdowns. https://www.wsj.com/articles/new-yo...ockdowns-have-a-new-enemy-sundrop-11595860925 Sundrop at work. Mr. Schewel said he once caught 20 rats in a single outing.
The Science-Backed Benefits of Being a Dog Owner https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/ar...of_being_a_dog_owner?utm_source=pocket-newtab Petting a dog has been shown to reduce cortisol (the stress hormone), for example, and caring for a dog releases oxytocin (the bonding hormone that calms us and increases our trust in others). For example, one study found that people who acquired a dog reported fewer minor health problems and rated themselves as healthier than non-pet owners, up to 10 months later. Another study found that dog owners live longer and that pet owners make fewer annual doctor visits than non-owners, even after considering gender, age, marital status, income, and other health-related factors. 1. Dogs stave off loneliness 2. Dogs reduce stress and anxiety 3. Dogs help us get along with others 4. Dogs keep us healthier
The picture of your sheepadoodle made me laugh, he looks so much like ours (except color) in that photo. Long and slinky. I’ve throwing in a photo of ours watching her (literally) favorite show (The Marvelous Mrs. Maizel. Grabs her attention every time). But anyway, sheepadoodle are such lovely dogs in looks and temperament.
I know a pro-cat post here is sort of like me trolling in Orange Man Good, but we just got a kitten, a Scottish Fold, and he's the damn friendliest cat ever. Dare I say ... almost like a dog!
SLIPPERY SLOPE ALERT!!!!! THE NEXT THING YOU KNOW IT WILL BE DOGS!!!!!!! https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/latest-news/monkeys-could-fundamental-rights-switzerland-22698723 Monkeys could have 'fundamental rights' as Switzerland holds historic vote The country's top court gave the go-ahead for citizens to decide on amending their region's constitution to include "fundamental rights to life for nonhuman primates"
Slippery slope indeed. Before we know it, Switzerland might have to make rectangular Toblerones as the apes clearly prefer 4 corners for scratching over 3.
