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Why more Kenyans are choosing adoption over buying pets
11+ hour, 13+ min ago (415+ words) More Kenyans are increasingly finding companionship in adopted pets as urban shelters report rising demand and a steady shift away from buying animals. Animal welfare organisations say the change is most visible in cities, where households and individuals now turn…...
Urban stress pushes Kenyans to turn to pets for mental health support
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (364+ words) Kenyan urban residents are increasingly turning to pets as mental health companions, as city pressures reshape daily routines and human-animal bonds. The shift is unfolding against a backdrop of a shortage of mental health specialists. The Kenya Psychiatric Association says…...
From wagging tails to healthy tales: How pets improve mind and body
3+ mon, 3+ day ago (375+ words) In many Kenyan homes, animals have long served practical roles. Cats keep rodents away, dogs alert families to danger, while birds and rabbits are often kept quietly in backyards. Increasingly, however, have become companions, confidants and, in subtle ways, healers....
Animal welfare group expands efforts to control rabies with new Watamu branch
7+ mon, 2+ day ago (238+ words) Rabies'continues to pose a serious public health threat in Kenya, claiming hundreds of lives every year despite being entirely preventable through vaccination. According to the World Organisation for'Animal'Health (WOAH), the disease kills an estimated 500 Kenyans annually. With most infections caused…...
Make your home pet friendly and stylish
9+ mon, 2+ week ago (322+ words) While pets may seem like simple companions, caring for them comes with great responsibility. Designing a comfortable space for your pet benefits both you and your pet. Here's how to design a pet home that is both friendly and stylish:…...
Why that ugali can be deadly for your dog
7+ mon, 3+ day ago (1330+ words) As families gather around the dinner table to enjoy a meal, the remains on plates often end up in pet bowls, especially for dogs. Many pet owners see this as a loving gesture, ensuring their hairy companions are not forgotten....
Why feeding your dog ugali can be deadly
7+ mon, 2+ day ago (1330+ words) As families gather around the dinner table to enjoy a meal, the remains on plates often end up in pet bowls, especially for dogs. Many pet owners see this as a loving gesture, ensuring their hairy companions are not forgotten....