Sentences with phrase «owners say their animals»

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Corporations agree: «It makes so much sense that you would expect decisions like these to be made with your senior management, starting with your CEO,» says Tod MacKenzie, Aramark's head of public affairs, who also worked on animal welfare policies with Balk and HSUS at DineEquity, owner of the IHOP and Applebee's brands.

«Choupette is such a strange thing because I never thought that I could fall in love with an animal like this,» says designer and its owner, Karl Lagerfeld.

But then the waitress brings a plate of salami, his face lights up and he changes tack, telling me he's recently become a part - owner of a pig farm on the Yorke Peninsula («It's called Pork on the Yorke», he says, laughing — it's not), and that he's considering getting a piglet as a pet to follow him around at Seppeltsfield («fuck they're funny animals!»).

In addition to this new contract, Arla also said that ASDA is increasing its support by extending the ASDA DairyLink groups, where it has been working directly with Arla farmer owners to improve animal welfare, reducing carbon footprint and increasing farm efficiency.

They said the ability to run and play together makes their animals safer and better - behaved, and the animals» owners enjoy the opportunity to socialize.

Should a dog feel the need to show dominance by jumping on other dogs, coveting balls and other toys, engaging in stiff - tail stare - downs with other dogs or barking other dogs into submission, then the owner should avoid taking the animal to a dog park until its behavior improves, he said.

The animals, which have names like Cream Puff, Orca and Nugget, will not only remove the plants immediately but keep them from growing in thicker — and without the use of chemicals, said their owner, Kim Hunter.

NOAH chief executive Dawn Howard says: «An animal can not tell you how it is feeling, although diligent owners can spot signs that something is not right.

«Pet owners have a responsibility to protect their animals and their community,» Legislator Hardwick said.

«To subject the animals to unnecessary painful procedures to satisfy the owners» fancy is... reprehensible,» she said.

Food companies recognize that many owners feed too much, so they're trying to formulate their diets so it's easier for the animals to maintain or lose weight even if an owner overfeeds,» Swanson says.

We want to feel powerful, immortal — not like an animal,» said Lifshin, a proud pet owner whose own love of animals is, in part, what drove him to study why anyone would do them harm.

Chief Scientific Officer at Avacta Animal Health, Kevin Slater, said: «The collaboration we have with the University of Leicester's Department of Mathematics is having a dramatic impact on the types of new tests that we can offer to vets and their owners.

More than 30 percent of Americans live with at least one cat, and they re probably getting the same stress relief and happy - hormone release from their pet of choice that dog - owners get; there are simply fewer studies to prove it, says judge Alan Beck, ScD, director of the Center for Human - Animal Bond at the Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine.

«If the animal is a dog or cat and your insurance company successfully subrogates against the owner of the animal, you could have your deductible, and the amount of repairs you had to pay out of pocket before your comprehensive coverage kicked in, returned to you,» Becker says.

«According to the American Animal Hospital Association, while 93 percent of pet owners say they'd risk their own lives for their pets, and 64 percent would expect their pet to come to their rescue, only 55 percent have an emergency preparedness plan that includes provisions for their pet,» noted Tran.

The AA says it'll transport any animal with its owner, unless it's not possible for health and safety reasons, at the risk of the pet owner.

«I know, as a former pet store owner, that if I didn't have animals in my store, a lot of the people who were walking by would have just kept walking by,» he says.

«Products that are backed by science and clinical studies are gaining popularity among pet owners,» says Sarah Batterson, director of marketing at H&C Animal Health, based in Parker, Colo. «Pet owners want to know they are spending their money on products that actually work.»

«Wellness care allows pet owners to identify health concerns early or possibly prevent them altogether in order for that pet and pet parent to live a longer more enjoyable life together,» said Rocky McKelvey, DVM and regional medical director of VCA Animal Hospitals in an email.

«The secret to our success is pretty simple,» says Bruce Watts, owner of Whiteway Pet Shop in Elizabeth, N.J. «I'm an old - fashioned store with lots of animals.

«From HABRI research, we know that healthy pets transform the lives of people through the human - animal bond — and Nature's Variety transforms the lives of pets by empowering pet owners to provide their pets with natural nutrition,» said Howlett.

«This is an easy and convenient way to transport sick or critically injured animals from the veterinarian clinic to the emergency room while taking that burden off the owner,» McNamara says.

«Older pet owners have often told us how incredibly barren and lonely their lives were without their pet's companionship, even when there were some downsides to owning an active pet,» says Linda Anderson, who with husband Allen founded the Angel Animals Network in Minneapolis.

Becker, a Vietnam veteran, longtime animal rescue volunteer and proud owner of three Shelties and two cats, says pets adopted out through G.I. Wishes have brought about many positive changes in their new owners, especially those who are dealing with depression or conditions such as PTSD.

Erica Goode, feeding and water product manager for Petmate, says the category is growing as pet owners increasingly seek products that address some of their most pressing needs when it comes to providing water and food for their animals — safety, cleanliness and timeliness.

These have become increasingly essential, since many pet owners are trying to avoid chemical - based products, says Dr. Adelia Ritchie, CEO / founder of DERMagic Skin Care for Animals, Inc..

Also, do not trust sites that say a veterinarian will evaluate an animal based on a form that the owner filled out, Hartogensis says.

«They can be depressed from the loss of a pet friend or owner, change in routine — their humans going back to work or back to school, or inattention from their owners,» says Suzanne Hurst, veterinarian at Kindness Animal Hospital in Tulsa.

Every devoted pet owner dreads the day he will have to say good - bye to his beloved animal.

A pet owner who does see his or her animal attacked by a snake should immediately bring the animal to an emergency vet center, Wilkerson said.

She says the greatest source of stress in her line of work is having her hands tied when she is trying to help a sick animal whose owner can not afford the necessary procedure.

«So while we're focusing on the animals, we have the city and other social agencies working to help out the pet owners,» he says.

Pet owners who don't actually see their animal get bitten by a snake may not immediately put all of the symptoms together and think «snakebite,» Shirley said.

The owner, says Hurst, a veterinarian at Kindness Animal Hospital, could just not afford the back surgery that the dog needed.

«Morris Animal Foundation is an example of an organization that makes positive things happen in the lives of pets and the people who love them,» said Spencer Williams, owner and president of West Paw Design.

The first step in crafting a successful strategy, says Gary Hingst, executive vice president of Salix Animal Health in Deerfield Beach, Fla., is understanding the role that treats play for pet stores, as well as how pet owners typically shop these products.

«As a retailer, you really see owners of all types of breeds walk through the door,» says Bob Erler, national sales manager of Andis» Animal Division.

But most shelters for humans don't allow animals, so MacKinnon says owners should have alternatives in place for where they might be able to take their pets, like a trusted friend or family member.

Looking ahead, Mugford says that The Company of Animals will continue its focus on offering products that can effectively help pet owners deal with a variety of training and behavior issues.

«We can solve problems for animals that the owner didn't know they had, or just make people feel welcome enough to keep coming back,» Laura says.

«I'm not a proponent of having animals sleep on your bed, as it is always possible for animals to carry some infectious or zoonotic disease that they might pass to their owners,» says Dr Simon Quek, veterinarian at Mount Pleasant Animal Medical Centre's Clementi branch.

Camille Hulen, owner of Camille's Cat House and an animal welfare advocate, says, «If you buy a purebred animal from a breeder, an animal in a shelter will die because you did not choose it.

«First and foremost, it is the responsibility of a pet or animal owner to evacuate and shelter their own animals,» says Daniel E. DeSousa, DAS deputy director.

«After losing our Portuguese Water Dog Sabrina to cancer it made us realize how important it is to find a cure,» said Susan Traub, owner, and founder of Royal Animals.

«An animal owner is simply required to provide food, water and shelter,» Weaver says.

«Recent HABRI research found that when educated about the health benefits of the human - animal bond, pet owners are more likely to provide their pets with higher quality nutrition, including treats,» said Steven Feldman, executive director of HABRI.

«Through this effort, we are implementing some ways to make pet registration more convenient for pet owners,» Jean Letcher, Tulsa Animal Welfare Manager, said.

This will also help retailers cement customer loyalty, says Lisa Jordan, sales and marketing director for Espree Animal Products, Inc., based in Grapevine, Tex. «Providing knowledge to pet owners will create and / or enhance the relationship between retailer and pet owner,» she says.

«Saturdays at the shelter are a lot of fun, especially when we get to see so many animals leave here with happy, new owners,» Kathy said.