Did you know that June 18 is Clean Your Aquarium Day? Yes, it’s one of those random observances, but promoting the enjoyment of keeping aquariums and encouraging aquarium-owners to do regular maintenance to ensure the health and well-being of aquatic life, are both really good reasons to highlight this day every year. Regular cleaning helps […]
Category: Pets
Bruce the Bat Dog Gets His Chance in the Big Leagues
The Washington Nationals Baseball Team have once again tapped into their Minor League system to bring new talent to Nationals Park. Hoping he’d be Best in “The Show,” the team called up Bruce the Bat Dog from the Triple-A Rochester Red Wings to make his debut on Saturday, June 14. As Major League Baseball (mlb.com) […]
June 16 is National Take Your Cat To Work Day – Here’s How to do it Right
We’ve heard of taking your dog to work, but taking your cat? And making it a national holiday? In the more than two decades since Take Your Dog To Work Day® was created (celebrated this year on June 20) the idea of bringing dogs to work has become more commonplace. So, it’s no wonder that […]
Why Do Dogs Lick You?
Most dog owners don’t mind it when their four-legged best friend gives them the occasional lick. After all, is there anything more adorable than getting attacked with dog kisses when you walk in the door after a long day at work? If you’re simply getting licked by your pup when you get home, that’s totally normal and, […]
The Wonderful World of Fostering a Pet
June is National Foster a Pet Month. This month is observed around the country by people who foster animals in order to educate the public about what it takes to foster and how they can begin the process. Fostering offers animals in need a temporary home to experience the love and care they need to […]
June 10 is Pet Memorial Day, and here are 11 Ways You Can Honor Them
The second Tuesday in June is Pet Memorial Day, and in 2025, that’s June 10th. Losing a pet is painful and grieving afterwards is entirely natural. It’s an extension of saying goodbye to someone you loved, whether two-legged or four-legged. Wanting to have a pet memorial (something that reminds you of your furry pal) is […]
Gizmo Has Joined Sunny in Flight!
Proud Big Bear Eagle parents Jackie and Shadow are now empty nesters. The younger of the two Big Bear eaglet sisters took to the sky for her first flight on Saturday, June 7 when the Friends of Big Bear Valley cameras caught Gizmo flapping her wings and taking off at 8:27 a.m., Popular Science reported. “Gizmo did it!” […]
How to Dress Your Dog in all the colors of the Rainbow for Pride and Beyond
June is Pride month, which means parades, parties, and celebrations of love all around the world. Who says your dog can’t join in? Nobody, that’s who. Whether you and your pup identify as members of the LGBTQ+ community or are showing your support as a rainbow-clad ally, Daily Paws has a few tips to keep […]
Hug Your Cat!
As cat parents, we feel that every day should be “Hug Your Cat Day”, but did you know that there is a specific day to love your cat that’s officially recognized? Every year on June 4th it’s National Hug Your Cat Day! While you probably already shower your cat with hugs and love, you can take this […]
June is National Adopt-A-Cat-Month
Meow! National Adopt a Cat Month in June – the height of “kitten season,” when large litters of kittens are born and often end up in shelters – encourages us to remember our feline friends when considering a new pet. Also known as Adopt a Shelter Cat Month, it’s a time to learn the cat-friendly […]