Pets come in all shapes and sizes, but sometimes sizes get a little out of hand. That’s why on October 11, we recognize World Pet Obesity Awareness Day to remind people to keep their pets healthy. When your pooch starts getting a little plump, you know it’s time for a few things . More walks, […]
Adopt a Dog Month, also known as Adopt a Shelter Dog Month, is celebrated annually in the month of October. Adopt a Dog Month is a time when multiple animal welfare organizations get together to encourage people to adopt a dog from the shelter. Sometimes, the month is also called Adopt a Shelter Dog Month or […]
From the forests of Tanzania to the streets of Hollywood, tributes have poured in for Jane Goodall, after the global conservation icon died last week at age 91. As TIME reports, Goodall passed away peacefully in her sleep from natural causes, the Jane Goodall Institute confirmed in a statement. Known for her integral research work on chimpanzees […]
Chunk, a towering brown bear with a broken jaw, swept the competition last week in the popular Fat Bear Week contest — his first win after narrowly finishing in second place three previous years. As ktla.com reports, the annual online competition allows viewers to follow 12 bears in Alaska’s Katmai National Park and Preserve on […]
World Animal Day is an international day of action for animal rights and welfare celebrated annually on October 4, which just happens to be the feast day of Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals. World Animal Day was launched by cynologist Heinrich Zimmermann on March 24, 1925, at the Sport Palace in Berlin, Germany. The event was an immediate success with over 5,000 people attending! Although […]
This first week in October is National Walk Your Dog Week! According to the official website, WYDW was founded in 2010 by Celebrity Pet Lifestyle Expert and Animal Advocate Colleen Paige, with the goal of bringing awareness to the ever-increasing problem of canine behavior issues and canine obesity in America. Initially founded for October 1st as […]
National Black Dog Day is celebrated annually on October 1 to raise awareness about and combat “Black Dog Syndrome,” a phenomenon where black dogs are overlooked for adoption in shelters. Black Dog Day was created by author and animal rescue advocate Colleen Paige, who also founded National Puppy Day and National Mutt Day. The day encourages […]
Besides trying to make themselves cuter than they already appear on a regular basis, what does it mean when dogs tilt their head when you talk to them? As ChewyMD reports, it’s a common question for anyone who has a canine in their family. We spoke to a veterinarian and dog behaviorist to explain the […]
World Rabies Day is celebrated annually on September 28 to raise awareness about rabies prevention and to highlight progress in defeating this horrifying disease. This day also marks the anniversary of Louis Pasteur’s death, the French chemist and microbiologist, who developed the first rabies vaccine. With a fatality rate of almost 100% once symptoms appear, rabies remains […]
Pet food—typically one of the last places animal owners look for savings—may no longer be sacrosanct. When dog and cat owners cut back on spending for themselves, pet items, especially food, are among the last areas where changes are made. But with inflation straining wallets, pet parents have already been cutting their spending, particularly when it comes […]