Pet News Roundup, March 18, 2025
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Can your independent cat make friends with others?
Cats are often seen as independent, but they can form friendships with other animals, including cats and even dogs, especially if they are introduced slowly and at a young age. However, with their primary bonds typically being with their owners, cats do not necessarily need other pet companions for happiness, provided they receive ample attention and engagement from humans.
An unfolding avian catastrophe
H5N1 has now reached every continent except for Oceania. This raises significant conservation concerns due to its high mortality impact on bird and mammal populations. Pet owners should be vigilant, as certain strains of avian influenza can also infect mammals, including household pets, and increased global collaboration and surveillance efforts are crucial to managing this potential health risk.
Thousands raised for pensioner mauled by dogs
A West Sussex pensioner, Vic Franklin, who lost two limbs in a Rottweiler attack while walking his dog, has been confined to his modified-unfriendly home since hospital discharge. Although the local council did not approve a Disabled Facilities Grant, nearly £24,000 in donations has been raised to fund essential home modifications and a mobility vehicle, underscoring the importance of community support when official assistance falls short in such traumatic incidents.
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