No Evidence of Human to Pet or Pet to Human Transmission
Harfst says so far he's seen no evidence to support a human to animal or animal to human transmission of the COVID-19.
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Veterinarians Take Precautions to Prevent Virus Spread
Dr. Lutz Harfst at Animal Medical Service is Yakima says he's very concerned about his employees being exposed.
Calling All Dog Owners for the National Dog Aging Project
A major recruitment effort is now underway.
Owners of any kind of dog at any age and any type of living situation can nominate their pet at the website, dogagingproject.org.
Owners of any kind of dog at any age and any type of living situation can nominate their pet at the website, dogagingproject.org.
Almost One Year Since Pit Bull Ban Was Lifted in Yakima
The council made it's decision after the Yakima Humane Society threatened to end its animal control contract with the city. Since the ban was lifted people have been able to adopt the dogs from the Yakima Humane Society and other local breeders.
It's National Dog Day! Time to Show Us Your Pictures
This is Pax Tormey and belongs to News Director Lance Tormey.
Interim Yakima City Manager Takes Oath of Office
City council members also talked about immigration. A update on federal legislation was included in the council information.
Paws in the Pool is This Sunday!
The annual Paws in the Pool at Franklin Park is coming this weekend!
Tinder-Type Dating for Dogs? My Pup Isn't Ready!
Dig is a Tinder-style app that is meant to help humans find love via their dogs and it's already been activated in Austin, Atlanta, Miami, and San Francisco, and on the verge in Denver and Dallas by the end of June.
Love Dogs? You Are Genetically Hardwired to Do So
Scientists say that though humans have kept dogs as pets for many years, it's not clear exactly why we do it.
Dogs Have A Nose For Cancer Detection
A new study has found that dogs sniff out cancer 97% of the time.