Each year on December 4th, Wildlife Conservation Day seeks to spread awareness about preserving and protecting the natural world and its inhabitants. Additionally, the observance strives to put an end to wildlife crime and supporting the Endangered Species Act. Wildlife Crime Wildlife crime includes illegal poaching and smuggling of animals. Additionally, it includes transporting a […]
Category: Pets
Tis the Season to Keep Pets Safe from Holiday Plants and Decorations
The holiday season is upon us, and many pet parents plan to include their furry companions in the festivities. As you gear up for the holidays, it is important to try to keep your pet’s eating and exercise habits as close to their normal routine as possible. Also, please be sure to steer pets clear […]
Pawsitively Wonderful Ways to Celebrate National Cat Lovers’ Month!
The cat’s out of the bag – December is National Cat Lovers’ Month! How are you going to celebrate? When every day of the month is Caturday, there are so many possibilities, including health and wellness activities, bonding time fun, and purrfect parties. Here are some suggestions for joining in this month of fun feline festivities. Buy […]
A Belgian Sheepdog named “Soleil” Wins the 2025 National Dog Show
A Belgian Sheepdog named Soleil was the big winner at the 2025 National Dog Show. As NBC’s The TODAY Show reports, Soleil edged out the second-place finisher, an American Foxhound named George, to bring home the title on Nov. 27 at the prestigious competition. About Soleil Soleil beat out the winners of the six other […]
How to Watch the National Dog Show on Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving Day is here, which means the most-watched dog show in the country is also happening! Thousands of the nation’s top dogs will compete in the 2024 National Dog Show in hopes of being named Best in Show. As Daily Paws reports, here’s how to watch and what to watch for at the 2025 National […]
Which Thanksgiving Foods Can I Give My Dog?
While many of us already know we’re going to overeat on Thanksgiving, we still need to apply some restraint when it comes to sharing Thanksgiving foods with our dogs. It’s not just the obvious cautions—like splintering roasted turkey bones or toxic onion-filled stuffing—that are unsafe choices for your dogs. According to the American Kennel Club (AKC), there are […]
Do Pets make you Healthier and Happier?
Pets can provide love, happiness, companionship and more to their owners. But how much does having a pet influence a person’s health? And is there ever a downside to owning one? Here’s what some studies say about the positive — and in some cases, not-so-positive — effects of pet ownership. Pets help Reduce Stress and […]
Before You Declaw your Cat, Get the Facts about Scratching
You have a cat, and you love your cat, but you might not love all the things that come with it, like your cat’s need to scratch up your sofa, rugs, bed spread….. First, it’s important to understand that scratching is a completely normal and healthy behavior that most cats engage in, and it serves […]
New Dog Breed To Debut At National Dog Show On Thanksgiving Day
Though most Americans have never seen a Danish-Swedish farmdog, that will change for people who watch the National Dog Show on Thanksgiving. As Forbes reports, David Frei, co-host of the National Dog Show, is excited for dog lovers to meet the new breed during the show, which airs on NBC right after the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. […]
Woolfenote teaches us to Celebrate Kindness in the Spirit of the Wolf
Wolfenoot — say “wolf-uh-noot” — was a holiday born in 2018 after a y-year-old New Zealand boy told his mom that, “The Spirit of the Wolf brings and hides small gifts around the house for everyone. People who have, have had or are kind to dogs get better gifts than anyone else. You eat roast […]