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Cat Dies After Animals Left Without Food Or Water For Days In CT 'Hoarding' Home: Cops Cat Dies After Animals Left Without Food Or Water For Days In CT 'Hoarding' Home: Cops
Cat Dies After Animals Left Without Food Or Water For Days In CT 'Hoarding' Home: Cops A cat died and three other animals were found sickly and emaciated after being left alone for days inside a Connecticut home, according to police. Shaleana Ellis, 22, and Dynasty Grant, 25, of Wallingford, face animal cruelty charges after police said they abandoned their pets without food, water, or proper care, leading to the death of one cat earlier this month. The investigation began June 9 when Wallingford police responded to an animal cruelty complaint at a home on South Side Terrace. During the investigation, Wallingford officers determined the women allegedly left the home unattend…

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by Josh Lanier
Business
Pet Owners Can Now Order Prescription Meds On Amazon: Here's How Pet Owners Can Now Order Prescription Meds On Amazon: Here's How
Pet Owners Can Now Order Prescription Meds On Amazon: Here's How Dog and cat owners can now order prescription medications on Amazon, as the online retail giant tries to make pet care easier and more convenient. Amazon announced its new partnership with Vetsource in a blog post on Thursday, May 8. Vetsource is a licensed pet pharmacy that handles the filling and delivery of prescriptions. Customers can search for medications, add them to their cart, and check out using Amazon's regular system. "We know animals are not just pets; they're family," said Wendy Franks, director of Amazon Pets. "That's why we're so excited about being able to e…

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by Chris Spiker
Business
Valentine's Day Spending To Hit Record High—And Not Just On Romantic Partners: Survey Valentine's Day Spending To Hit Record High—And Not Just On Romantic Partners: Survey
Valentine's Day Spending To Hit Record High—And Not Just On Romantic Partners: Survey Gift buying and date expenses for Valentine’s Day may reach new heights as Americans plan to spend more than ever on loved ones, a new survey said. US consumers will spend an estimated $27.5 billion in 2025, according to a survey from the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics. That would surpass the previous record of $27.4 billion in 2020 and 2024's total of $25.8 billion. Valentine's Day shoppers will spend an average of $188.81, slightly up from $185.81 in 2024. More than 56 percent plan to celebrate the holiday, an increase from 53 percent in 2024. M…

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by Chris Spiker
Lifestyle
Connecticut's Gilbert The Party Pig Will Make Your Next Event Worth Every Penny Connecticut's Gilbert The Party Pig Will Make Your Next Event Worth Every Penny
Connecticut's Gilbert The Party Pig Will Make Your Next Event Worth Every Penny Connecticut's Gilbert the Party Pig was resting from a busy weekend when Daily Voice spoke with his owner Michelle Burns about his full-time job as an entertainer.  The Greenwich native had a party-packed three days appearing at several birthday parties in Connecticut and Rhode Island. Despite having a day off, Gilbert was itching to get back to business.  "Pigs are very social animals and they need stimulation and they get bored easily," Burns said. "So it's great that he likes to do this stuff."  We had 6 birthday parties this weekend. Thank you all so much for letting Gilbert share …

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by David Cifarelli
News
COVID-19: CDC Announces New Guidelines For Pets After Cats Test Positive For Virus COVID-19: CDC Announces New Guidelines For Pets After Cats Test Positive For Virus
Covid-19: CDC Announces New Guidelines For Pets After Cats Test Positive For Virus The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced new guidelines for pet owners after a pair of cats tested positive for novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in two different parts of New York. According to the CDC, the cats live in two separate areas of New York, and both had mild respiratory illness and are expected to make a full recovery. COVID-19 infections have been reported in very few animals worldwide, mostly in those that had close contact with a person with COVID-19. The CDC said that due to the low number of COVID-19 cases in household pets, routine testing of animals has not bee…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Vineyard Vines, Target Team Up For Summer Line Vineyard Vines, Target Team Up For Summer Line
Vineyard Vines, Target Team Up For Summer Line Just when you are sick of the cold and ready for something bright and happy to toss on, Target and Vineyard Vines are teaming up to offer a limited-edition collection. The collection of more than 300 items will include home and outdoor goods, apparel, accessories, swim, and pets, yep, pets. The best part? Prices start at just $2 with most items under $35. Vineyard Vines, based in Stamford, was founded in 1998 when brothers Shep and Ian Murray left their desk jobs to start selling neckties. The company — known for its smiling pink whale logo — has grown into an American lifestyle apparel br…

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by Kathy Reakes