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Pet Food Shortage: Pet Stores Feeling Effects of Supply Chain Problem, Increased Pet Ownership
From the can, to the label and the ingredients inside, several parts of the pet food manufacturing and selling process have been delayed or interrupted. NBC 7’s Jackie Crea reports.
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Pet Food Shortage: Pet Stores Feeling Effects of Supply Chain Problem, Increased Pet Ownership
We’ve seen supply shortages in so many aspects of our lives. What our pets eat, is no exception. From the can, to the label and the ingredients inside, several parts of the pet food manufacturing and selling process have been delayed or interrupted. Pet supply stores are feeling the effects of supply chain issues. And it’s not just because of...
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ASMR the News: Why More Pet Owners Are Picking Fresh Food Over Canned
Kiss canned food and dry kibble good-bye. Sales of fresh pet food increased 70% between 2015 and 2018 as pet owners upgraded the diets of their fur babies to equal their own. This episode is part of our series, ASMR the News. What is ASMR? Autonomous Meridian Sensory Response is that feeling you get when someone whispers in your ear.
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Community Pet Food Bank Available for Locals
The Rancho Coastal Humane Society is offering free pet food in its pet food bank for locals who are struggling amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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Rancho Coastal Humane Society's Pet Food Bank Steps Up Efforts During Pandemic
Rancho Coastal Humane Society (RCHS) has a resource available to people who may need a little help – the Community Pet Food Bank. The service allows pet owners to pick up free food and supplies like leashes, collars, blankets and flea treatment for their furry companions.
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Families Line Up for Chula Vista Food Distribution
Hundreds of families lined up in Chula Vista at San Diego Food Bank’s drive-up food distribution amid inclement weather.
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How to File for Unemployment
Thousands of Californians are navigating how to file for unemployment for the first time — a journey that NBC 7’s Consumer Bob has some guidance for.
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Animal Shelters Distributing Free Pet Food to Financially Challenged Owners
Officials at two local organizations are sure to make some San Diego dogs and cats very happy with their offers of free pet food.
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Resources for San Diegans: Food Donations, Rent Relief & More During Coronavirus Pandemic
From health benefits to pet food, resources are available to San Diegans affected by COVID-19. Here are some resources to take advantage of if you’ve been hard-hit by the coronavirus pandemic.
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Animal Shelter Warns Local Pet Owners About Coyote Attacks
Three local pet owners have reported losing their pets to coyote attacks just in the last week, the Helen Woodward Animal Center said Thursday. Now the center is issuing warnings to protect other cats and dogs.
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Community Collects Donations for Federal Government Workers
The group was created on January 13. As of Tuesday morning, it had over 60 members.
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Community Collects Donations for Federal Government Workers
Community members in Rancho Bernardo are coming together over social media to collect donations for federal government workers.
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Local to National Help Offered for Furloughed Federal Workers
Some local business and non-profit organizations in San Diego along with national companies are offering debt relief to impacted workers.
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More Companies Allowing Employees to Bring Dogs to Work
Do you have a hard time saying goodbye to your dog in the morning? There’s some good news if the answer to that question is yes. More and more companies in and around Boston are letting their workers bring their four legged friends to the office. Harpoon Brewery is one of the first to hop on this new perk for...
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Follow These Tips if Your Pet is on a Raw Food Diet
There’s a growing and controversial trend in pet care – the raw food diet. But is it healthy for your pet?
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How You Can Help With North Bay Fire Relief Efforts
Donations and volunteers are needed in Northern California as local fire crews continue to battle multiple blazes that have wiped out entire neighborhoods and left scores of people unaccounted for in wine country.
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Pet Parents Splurge on USDA-Grade Dog Food
Most pet parents will do anything for their four-legged family members including the latest trend in pet care: USDA-grade, gourmet dog food.
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Bizarre Video of Raccoon Riding Subway Elicits Strong Reactions From New Yorkers
Video of a raccoon riding the subway, nibbling food out of a bowl as it’s seated between two people, has New Yorkers alternately repulsed, amused and just plain bewildered. Subway rider Brooke Hogan told NBC 4 New York she took the video on a Lexington Avenue-line train heading uptown from 42nd Street last Tuesday. The raccoon is seen seated...
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Police Urge Caution After Dog Fatally Mauled by Bear Inside Garage
Police in La Verne Thursday were warning residents to take precautions after a dog was fatally mauled by bear inside a home’s garage.
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Biggie the Cat Recovering “Amazingly Well” After Colon Surgery
A nearly 40-pound feline named Biggie was recovering at a Southern California veterinary hospital Wednesday after undergoing a crucial surgery to alleviate his constipation one night earlier.