Welcome to the Week’s Review of Canine Social Media
- Welcome to this Special Feature on the DoggieU K9 Blog for an update on this week’s dog-related media and social media from around the world. There are so many stories. Here we will share some of the best stories this week.
Enjoy & share them.
First automated retail vending machine for dogs inside an airport terminal.
Posh Puppy Boutique offers the first in airport terminal vending at the Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport.
The retail vending machine will offer a limited selection of the thousands of items available online. Items were curated to be great for calming dogs who may be anxious while traveling, practical needs like leashes, just in case one is left behind, and distractions like toys. Many items can also serve as great gifts for dog souvenirs from their parent’s trip.
More people are traveling with their pets on board. Therefore there must be a market for this totally unattended segment of the traveling population, our furry friends! This is the first automated vending machine for pet needs in the country’s airports and it has already been a hit with travelers. Posh Puppy Boutique is a high-quality brand so it was a great fit to test this new concept.
Shopping while waiting for flights is common at airports. So why not pick up a special treat or gift upon returning home. This kiosk at a busy central hub will make it easy for them to find products they trust. The side of their vending kiosk says “Flying Doesn’t Have To Be Ruff!”
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Survey shows 80% of Canadians feel happier after watching animal videos online.
New survey data from TELUS (a Canadian communications company) reveals that, 80 per cent of Canadians feel happier after watching animal videos online and 63 per cent of respondents said that their mood improved after watching animal content online. The study also found that half of respondents prefer watching animal content online over other types of media. TELUS, known globally for its iconic brand featuring both nature and animals, is uniquely positioned to help bring Canadians joy by giving them more of the content they crave through its Critter Comforts video playlist on YouTube and Optik TV.
Similar to the fireplace channel and calming musical playlists, the video playlist on YouTube dubbed “Critter Comforts” is designed to boost people’s well-being and bring viewers a combination of comfort and joy featuring TELUS’ iconic critters who Canadians have come to know and love.
Watching the playlist won’t just help viewers feel good, it will also do good for animals and the charities that support them: for every view of the Critter Comforts playlist on YouTube, TELUS will give $1, up to $100,000, through the TELUS Friendly Future Foundation, to charities that support service animals, wildlife rehabilitation and animal therapy across the country.
Since the start of the pandemic, there has been a surge in demand for pets. The TELUS survey found that 70 per cent of pet owners were motivated to get a pet to help with their anxiety, depression, help battle loneliness, or reduce stress levels.
“During the course of my career, I’ve experienced first-hand the power of human animal interactions and the effects that companion and therapy animals’ have had on my patients’ well-being, in fact, research demonstrates that those who engage in meaningful interactions with a live animal reported higher levels of daily contentment,” said Dr. Aubrey Fine, professor emeritus and psychologist specializing in human animal interactions and animal-assisted therapy. “Research points out that even without direct access to animals or pets, people can attain therapeutic benefits simply by viewing animals on screen or on social media. TELUS Critter Comforts playlist provides a simple and convenient alternative for Canadians to enjoy and benefit from the positive impact animals have on our daily lives.”
TELUS also has pet parents covered with TELUS Health MyPet, a virtual veterinary care platform where qualified local veterinarians provide dog and cat care for a range of health issues through an easy-to-use smartphone app. Launched in B.C. and rolling out to more provinces throughout the year, this platform is free to download on iOS and Android devices.
Some wonderful dog situations from Social Media
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