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The Animal Rescue League of Boston’s (ARL) Field Services team recently rescued a frightened, 1-year-old cat stranded high in a tree in a Newton neighborhood, safely reuniting him with his grateful owner. The owner contacted ARL after his cat, Alex, climbed high into a tree and was unable to make his way back down. ARL’s Field Services team quickly responded and began working to bring Alex safely to the ground. Because Alex was perched so high in the tree, the rescue required specialized equipment, careful planning, and nearly three hours to complete. Using climbing ropes, an ARL Field Services agent

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Our Veterinary Team Provides Expert Advice on What to Watch for and What You Can Do About It Spring and summer are wonderful seasons for dogs, but for many, warmer weather also brings allergies. If your pup has been scratching more than usual, chewing at their paws, or shaking their head, allergies could be the culprit. What Causes Allergies in Dogs? The three most common types of allergies in dogs are environmental allergies (pollen, grass, dust mites, molds), flea allergies (an intense reaction to flea saliva, even from a single bite), and food allergies. Symptoms can occur year-round but often

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Why Fireworks and Furry Friends Don’t Mix Fireworks and July 4th go hand-in-hand; however, they can cause stress and anxiety in our pets. Fireworks are a beloved July 4th tradition, but they can cause significant stress and anxiety for pets. Many dogs already struggle during thunderstorms, and while both storms and fireworks are loud, there’s a key difference: Dogs can sense an approaching storm through changes in barometric pressure. Fireworks, on the other hand, are sudden, unpredictable, and startling. “When storms happen, the barometric pressure will tell them that it’s coming; not with fireworks—and it’s so detrimental,” says Laney Nee, ARL’s

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