Animals

The Safer Fetch Stick

Paul Blair was playing fetch with his dog, Razzle, when he noticed that the stick cut his mouth. Sure that there must be a better way to play fetch, Paul created Safestix reports the Salisbury Journal. The flexible rubber stick has won the approval of the Royal Veterinary College and The Dogs Trust charity. Professor

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Niche Biz: Dog Running

Many of us are familiar with dog walking. We simply grab a leash, hook up our dog, and take a walk. According to St. Lois Globe-Democrat, there is a company that feels walking is simply not enough for most dogs. Go Dogs St. Louis is based on the premise that dogs need exercise, and certain

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Sniffing Out Bed Bugs

Bed bugs should be on their toes, there is a beagle named Angel that is ready to sniff them out reports The Palm Beach Post. The year-old pup is the only dog in South Florida certified by the National Entomology Scent Detection Canine Association to sniff out live bedbugs and viable eggs, according to the

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Niche Biz: Chicken Sitters

You’ve heard of cat-sitters, dog-sitters and, of course, babysitters. But chicken-sitters? According to CNNMoney, in Portland, Ore., a city known for its deep do-it-yourself streak and poultry-permissive laws, two backyard farmers have stepped up to meet an unusual need: watching hens when their owners go on vacation. In May, Rhonda Piasecki, 43, and Sharon Rowland,

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