Are you thinking about rescuing a pup and giving him a forever home, but you’re worried how to introduce him to the real king/queen of the house, your cat? Many dogs and cats can cohabitate and become one big happy family. But as Reader’s Digest reports, as much as you want your two beloved pets […]
Despite the classic idiom “fighting like cats and dogs” there are many dogs that are good with cats As Reader’s Digest reports, when you’re looking for dogs that are good with cats, it’s a bonus if you already have one of these cat breeds that get along with dogs. Still, even the most easygoing cats may […]
If you’re struggling to decide what to do towards the end of August, you could always take your cat to the vet. Oh, that wasn’t top on your list of fun things to do this month? Bizarre though this might sound, there is, in fact, a very legitimate purpose to National Take Your Cat to […]
There are several reasons a dog might drink more water than usual, from hot weather and diet to medications and underlying health issues. As Chewy petMD reports, the best course of action for a dog’s excessive thirst depends on the reason for their increased water intake and their overall behavior. In some cases, no action […]
The World’s Ugliest Dog Contest just celebrated its 50th anniversary by crowning another unique pooch. As PEOPLE reports, on Aug. 14, the 50th Annual World’s Ugliest Dog Contest, produced by the Sonoma-Marin Agricultural Association, took place at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds in Santa Rosa, Calif. Once again, there was a parade of odd-looking, yet sweet, pups […]
Since 2011, cat lovers around the world have celebrated Black Cat Appreciation Day on August 17th. It’s a day to celebrate and appreciate the black cats in your life. If you don’t already have a black-furred feline friend but have been thinking about adopting one, Black Cat Appreciation Day is an excellent day to visit […]
August 15th is National Check The Chip Day — a day to check on your pets’ microchips and make sure they’re not only working, but that all your contact information is up-to-date. Microchips are extremely important for keeping your pets safe. Many lost dogs and cats reunite with their pet parents thanks solely to their […]
When summertime temperatures soar and humidity makes the air feel thick and downright oppressive—even dangerous—we humans aren’t the only ones who suffer. In fact, our canine family members in their furry coats might suffer in the sweltering summer heat even more than we do. But you can help your beloved pup beat the heat with […]
Jackie, the Big Bear Bald Eagle who, with her partner Shadow, captivated the world for a decade, passed away at the age of fourteen at the Ojai Raptor Center on Monday, August 10. Yesterday, the Ojai Raptor Center – which has been treating Jackie with round-the-clock care and every treatment from every specialist imaginable since […]
Although all dog lovers (and, no doubt, their four-legged family members) know that every day should be National Spoil Your Dog Day, August 10 is when we have the official holiday set aside to pamper your pup even more than the other 364 days of the year! Here are seven great ways to show your best friends just […]