Halloween should be treat-filled, not tricky, when it comes to pet safety. Many of the candies and chocolates humans love can be downright deadly for our furry best friends. Of course, many of the best Halloween goodies have chocolate, but cats and dogs should never be allowed to eat any of it, says Ahna Brutlag, […]
Just ahead of Halloween, on October 29, is National Cat Day, when thousands of cats and kittens in shelters across the country are put under the spotlight in hopes to draw the attention of feline lovers looking to adopt or foster a new furry friend. This holiday, first celebrated in 2005, was designed to create education […]
Whether it’s a date on the calendar, a drop in temperature, or nature’s fade from green to gold, we all have our cue that it’s time to bid summer farewell and embrace a new season. But before you dive headfirst into a pumpkin spice latte or don your coziest sweater, it’s worth taking a moment to examine autumn […]
National Black Cat Day, celebrated annually on October 27, was established to combat the superstitions and misconceptions that have surrounded black cats for centuries. It emphasizes the importance of celebrating and supporting these often overlooked and misunderstood feline companions. This day plays a vital role in advocating for the welfare and adoption of black cats, […]
Last week, New York City’s Council voted to ban horse-drawn carriages from city streets and Central Park beginning in June 2028, ending a historic tourist attraction and long-standing industry. As Reuters reports, out of the city’s 51 lawmakers, 40 supported the bill, which was backed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who earlier this month said the […]
Elmo and his Sesame Street friends are embarking on a once-in-a-lifetime African safari adventure that focuses on the magnificent but endangered African elephants in a special PBS/Nature primetime crossover. Sesame Street and the Great Elephant Adventure kicked off Nature’s 45th season, premiering on Wednesday, October 14 at 8/7c on PBS and PBS KIDS (check local listings) […]
October 21 is National Pets for Veterans Day, and it’s a day to spread awareness of the emotional needs of veterans and assist them in transitioning back into civilian life. The organization Pets for Vets was founded on October 21, 2009, by Clarissa Black, an animal behaviorist and trainer looking to help the veterans with issues […]
International Sloth Day is celebrated every October 20th, and it’s the day to learn more about the world’s slowest-moving mammal, raise awareness about the problems they are facing, and how to help wild sloths. But it’s not just a single day—throughout the entire month of October, which we call “SlothTober,” we celebrate sloths and amplify […]
Last week, necropsy results were released that provided long-awaited answers about the illness that led to the death of Jackie, the beloved Big Bear bald eagle, following weeks of intensive medical care. As KTLA 5 in Los Angeles reports, Jackie became one of the most recognizable bald eagles in North America, with people following her […]
Global Cat Day is October 16, which also happens to be National Feral Cat Day. For rescue organizations like Alley Cat Allies, it’s a chance to spread the word about protecting and improving cats’ lives, specifically, ending cruelty to cats worldwide. Alley Cat Allies (ACA) created National Feral Cat Day in 2001 as a call to […]