Category: Pets

January is National Unchain a Dog Month – What that Means and Why it’s Important

Dog alone, chained up and sad

The entire month of January is known as National Unchain A Dog Month.  This national pet holiday was created in order to raise awareness to the hardship that dogs may face in winter weather. And January is the perfect time for it, too – perhaps you’ve noticed (or are experiencing) some frigid temps this month. […]

Critically Endangered New Zealand Parrot Set to Go on first Breeding Frenzy in Four Years

Green New Zealand Kakapo parrot stares into camera

A critically endangered, flightless parrot species is breeding for the first time in four years in New Zealand, officials announced Jan. 6. As Live Science reports, the Kākāpō (Strigops habroptilus) are large, flightless, nocturnal parrots with mottled green and yellow plumage that only breed every two to four years. Their breeding seasons are triggered by the […]

Alex the Great’s Legacy Continues with Bunny Cafe Opening in San Francisco

Light Brown Flemish Giant Rabbit

Attention pet lovers! San Francisco’s most famous rabbit, Alex the Great, has been honored with a new rescue-focused bunny cafe, that features rescued and adoptable bunnies ready to give an receive all the love you have to spare. The Life & Legacy of Alex the Great “Alex the Great” was a famous therapy rabbit in […]

This January, consider bringing an Abandoned, Homeless Bird into your Home

bright multi-colored parrot in front of an orange yellow sunset

You probably didn’t know this, but January is National Adopt a Rescued Bird month, a great time to bring a new avian companion into your home. There are literally thousands of abandoned, homeless birds out there in need of adoption, and with the aid of the Internet, you can actually see and learn about them […]

These are the Most Popular Cat Names for 2026

Pretty soft siamese cat wears heart-shaped sunglasses surrounded by sparkly lights

Choosing the perfect name for your new kitten or cat is a big deal—after all, it’s a name you’ll be saying (and singing) for years to come. Whether you’re looking for something timeless, trendy, or totally unique, the folks at Chewy have crunched the numbers and rounded up the most popular cat names of 2026, based on […]