An animal nonprofit is looking to reunite various military members with animals they bonded with while serving overseas. As People magazine reports, last week, Paws of War — a nonprofit organization that “assists military members and their pets, rescues and trains dogs to be service dogs, and provides companion animals to veterans and first responders,” per a […]
National Pet Day is April 11, although if you’re a pet owner, you know there’s not a day that goes by that you don’t celebrate your animal companion! So hug your hedgehog, bond with your bunny, and cut your kitty some catnip! That critter makes you happy — and that’s not all. Over the past […]
Would you like to take your pet with you everywhere you go? Although your smart phone allows you the option of showing a never-ending swipe-athon of their sweet faces, you now have even better way to show off your fur babies – through your fashion choices. Staud, the fashion brand known best for its cult handbags, […]
Hesitancy around vaccines has spilled over to pet owners in recent years, sparking concern about the resurgence of rabies, a virus that’s nearly always fatal. As USA Today reports, some pet owners argue against vaccinating dogs – over concerns that vaccines shorten the canines’ lifespans or beliefs that vaccines can cause autism in dogs. But autism’s […]
An eclipse itself isn’t dangerous for domestic animals such as dogs and cats, but experts say it’s probably best to not bring pets to experience the April 2024 total solar eclipse. As USA Today reports, experts’ biggest concern is not what’s happening in the sky but on the ground as crowds of excited and anxious people gather, said Dr. […]
April 4th is World Stray Animals Day, a day to raise awareness about the millions of stray animals globally and celebrate the work that organizations do to help them. World Stray Animals Day was first recognized in 2010 by over 100 Dutch organizations that convened at the Dutch National Stray Animals Conference. April 4 was […]
April is Pet First Aid Awareness Month, and it’s the perfect time to brush up on your first aid skills – for your furry best friends. When a pet is bleeding or seizing, there’s no time to waste—seeking immediate veterinary attention is priority number one. But many pet parents don’t realize that there are things […]
What goes in must come out. That’s why the first week in April is International Pooper Scooper Week recognizing a year-round problem and offering solutions to it. This awareness week was introduced in 2008 by the Association of Professional Animal Waste Specialists (aPaws) with the hope of educating pet owners on the importance of cleaning […]
Take a Walk in the Park Day is celebrated annually on March 30, which encourages all of us to invest in our health without spending any money! Who doesn’t like spending some quiet time in nature? All you have to do is put on some comfortable shoes and go for a peaceful walk in your […]
On March 28, we celebrate Respect Your Cat Day. While proud felines typically demand our respect and unwavering devotion every day of the year, make it a point to cater to their unique needs on their noteworthy holiday. Try the following ways to show your cat that you respect their special nature. #1: Give your […]