It’s blazing hot all across the country, with old temp records getting broken every day. We worry about our families, our kids, our parents, but what about our pets? While it’s rare, cats can get heat stroke, too. Cats usually get heatstroke if trapped in a hot enclosure, like a garage, a car, or even […]
National Zoo Keeper Week (NZKW) is celebrated in the third week of July every year, and the week-long observance – which this year is from July 19-25 – aims to appreciate zookeepers’ hard work, conservation efforts, and passion. They’re absolutely essential to the smooth functioning of any zoo and the continuance of the animal care […]
World Snake Day is on July 16. It honors snakes’ role in maintaining biodiversity, managing pests, and preserving ecosystems. This event also challenges common fears and misconceptions surrounding snakes through education and awareness. Why Snakes Matter in the Scheme of Things World Snake Day raises awareness about snakes’ complex and essential function in nature. They […]
In 2009, the American Kennel Club (AKC) and ADT Security Services joined forces to designate July 15th as National Pet Fire Safety Day. Why? Well, to help reduce the estimated 500,000 pets affected by home fires each year. This nationwide awareness day educates pet owners about potential risks when pets are left home alone and […]
America’s affinity with horses dates back to the days of the pioneers. Whether for transportation, industry, agriculture, battle, sport, therapy, or just for the pleasure of ownership, horses have played a significant role in American culture. That’s why, each year on July 15th, we’re encouraged to pay homage to the horse on National I Love […]
In a Facebook post that went viral, Houston’s Northwest Volunteer Fire Department detailed the rescue of a tiny canine trapped in a hot car — including a shot of the dog looking up at rescuers inside the car through the passenger-side window. “Heroes in Action!” the post read. “Our incredible firefighters rescued a furry friend […]
A special retirement took place at Disneyland last week as Benny the security dog hung up his harness. Benny, one of Disneyland Resort’s security dogs, a Golden Retriever who is nearly nine years old, has officially retired after six years helping keep the resort safe. As Theme Park Shark reported, the Disney Parks Blog shared […]
Meet the cuddliest day in the pets calendar: National Kitten Day is celebrated annually on July 10, and it’s the perfect opportunity to get snuggly and celebrate the cutest cats around. Whether you have a special fur baby in your life already, are considering adopting or are simply looking for an ample reason to watch […]
Summertime is full of fun adventures for dogs, like chasing squirrels in the backyard, drinking from sprinklers, and going on outings with their pet parents. But like people, pets can get miserably hot when temperatures rise. Dogs overheat faster than humans, which makes hot weather more dangerous for your pup. “You can’t use yourself as […]
July is National Pet Hydration Month. With scorching summer temperatures seen all across the country, it’s important to keep ourselves – and our pets – hydrated. While keeping water readily available for both indoor and outdoor pets may seem like common sense, the summer heat provides an opportunity to talk about the symptoms and dangers […]