Aw, those sweet puppy dog eyes — once again your pal staring so intently at you. Sometimes you want to whip out your camera and take hundreds of photos of that cute look. But other times Rover stares so much, it might even be unnerving and make you hear echoes of the chorus, “I always […]
The adjectives that describe the dogs in our lives frequently also apply to ourselves — whether that’s reserved or energetic, loyal, or stoic. Consciously or not, we are often drawn to breeds that reflect our perception of ourselves and our values, both inside and out. And though those qualities can certainly appear in all dogs, in a purebred […]
April 30 is National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day, a day created to raise awareness for the millions of animals waiting for their forever homes in shelters across the country. Are you ready to bring home your new best friend? Your local shelter is a great place to start your search!To ensure your shelter search […]
It might not be as glamorous as Christmas or as flashy as Halloween, but the last Friday every April is a time for all cat parents to celebrate a very important “holiday.” National Hairball Awareness Day falls on April 26th this year! Well, perhaps “celebrate” is the wrong word. National Hairball Awareness Day serves as […]
According to estimates by the American Heartworm Society, more than one million dogs in the United States are infected with heartworms. These nasty parasites can cause serious, permanent problems in pets, including death. And while treatment is typically effective, it comes with a high price tag and a lot of hassle. Year-round prevention, combined with […]
Most dog parents know the scenario: You’re going about your business when suddenly, your beloved pup places their paw on you. As Woman’s World reports, if you’ve ever wondered why your dog is pawing at you, you probably know there isn’t one definitive answer, as every situation (and every pup) is different. However, there are […]
Bees play by rolling wooden balls — apparently for fun. The cleaner wrasse fish appears to recognize its own visage in an underwater mirror. Octopuses seem to react to anesthetic drugs and will avoid settings where they likely experienced past pain. As NBC News reports, all three of these scientific discoveries came in the last five years — indications […]
In addition to the burgeoning of spring and new life, April honors our animal friends with Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month. The annual 30-day campaign is hosted by the American Society of the Prevention of Animal Cruelty (ASPCA) and offers opportunities for the public to become involved in safeguarding the wellbeing of animals. The ASPCA combats animal […]
Spring is here, and with the sunny, warmer days come the return of things like ants emerging from their underground winter homes, looking for readily available food and water. This is why you might be finding that your pet’s food bowl is suddenly being plagued by an ant brigade. So how do you stop it? […]
With innovations like “pup cups” at coffee shops and dog-friendly menus at restaurants, pets are becoming more and more integrated into daily human life. Now, dogs in Philly can even participate in the ever-thrilling activity of withdrawing from an ATM. TD Bank’s South Philly location, at 2201 S. Broad St., has debuted a dog ATM — […]