National Rescue Dog Day is proudly observed annually on May 20 to bring awareness to the countless number of amazing dogs in shelters around the country who deserve a second chance at a forever home. The day was founded in 2018 by Lisa Wiehebrink, children’s book author and Executive Director of Tails That Teach, an organization […]
Just when you thought every celebrity’s red carpet turn at the 2024 Met Gala’s had been critiqued to the nines, an offshoot encore performance, so to speak, is coming up – “the Pet Gala.” You read that right. The Pet Gala will take place on May 20, with designer Anthony Rubio orchestrating the event at the […]
The National Rescue Dog Day (NRDD), celebrated annually on May 20, brings with it a promise of love, friendship, and kindness. Each year, millions of animals, specifically dogs, are abandoned by their owners and end up on the streets. Many of these animals are used to a sheltered life, and this, in turn, makes it […]
A rescue from Pennsylvania stole the spotlight at the Westminster Dog Show 2024. Miles impressed everyone with his journey from being an “unadoptable” shelter dog to becoming one of the best agility contestants in the United States. As Dog Time reports, Miles’ journey towards becoming a top agility dog started when Christine Longnecker adopted him. […]
Did you know that summer is kicked off with National Chip Your Pet Month? May is officially recognized as this holiday by the American Kennel Club (AKC) and was made to educate responsible pet parents on the importance of microchipping your furry little friend. If a pet meanders far from home, their microchip will be […]
May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month, and as the temperatures warm up, the ticks begin to emerge and concerns about the disease increase. This time of year, both people and pets alike are bound to come across ticks, which could potentially lead to illnesses such as lyme disease. As USA Today reports, while tick exposure […]
Eerie, fascinating and at times unnerving, whale songs are one of the most mysterious sounds to have been heard reverberating through the ocean. How the baleen whale species, which include humpback whales, are able to sing underwater has eluded scientists since whale songs were first discovered more than 50 years ago. As CNN reports, while toothed whales, […]
National Animal Disaster Preparedness Day is observed every year on May 8 by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). This day is set aside to raise awareness on disaster preparedness for animals and how to cater to them in dire situations. Your pets’ safety and well-being will be extremely dependent on you in an emergency. […]
To honor National Pet Month, Week, and Day, Amazon is bringing back its annual Pet Day sales event for the third year in a row. Here’s everything you need to know about the sale. What is Amazon Pet Day? Amazon Pet Day is an event dedicated to deals on everything your furry, feathery, or scaly friends love […]
May is National Pet Month in America – and this week is also National Pet Week! – which makes it the perfect time to take a pause in our hectic lives to celebrate the animals in our lives. Whether you live with a devoted dog, a clever cat, a terrific tortoise, a rambunctious rat, or even a […]