Category: Pets

Third Pip Hatches into Fuzzy Bobblehead for Jackie and Shadow

Two bald eagles perched on a high tree branch

And baby bald eagle makes three! Internet sensations and Bald Eagle mates Jackie and Shadow have welcomed the third eaglet of their brood high in their fir tree nest that looks over Big Bear, California. As USA Today reports, the last eaglet of the nestlings emerged from its shell and could be seen early Saturday morning. […]

March is Pet Poison Prevention Month – Here’s How to Keep Your Furry Family Members Safe

white and orange tabby cat sniffing medication capsules

March is Pet Poison Prevention Month, and understanding what potential harmful poisons exist in your home and yard is the first step to keeping your pet safe.  Some of them are very obvious and others might be new to you.    Below is the Top Ten Pet Poison List for dogs and cats from the Pet Poison […]

The Eagles of Big Bear Welcome Twin Bobbleheads!

Two bald eagles perched on a high tree branch

Southern California’s favorite bald eagle couple Jackie and Shadow have not one, but TWO new eaglets! The moment the first eaglet hatched was captured on the Friends of Big Bear Valley (FBBV) live camera feed around 11:26 p.m. on Monday, according to the nonprofit’s Facebook post. Before that day, the couple had three eggs they were preparing to […]

It’s Time for March Meowness!

Person holding grey tabby kitten in shelter

It’s time to hit the court, unleash the cuteness and shoot your shot! As college hoops take over March, San Diego Humane Society is bringing back its furociously fun March Meowness tournament—where adorable pets compete for the championship title and amazing prizes! Now in its sixth year, the San Diego Humane Society is partnering with local TV […]

It’s Professional Pet Sitters Week – Show Them Some Love!

Elderly woman sitting in chair holding small Shitzu-type dog

If you have to travel without your pets, you know that reliable pet arrangements can make all the difference between a good trip and one filled with worry. Many traveling pet parents hire professional pet sitters to care for their pets while they’re away, and every year those pros have been honored since 1995 on […]

Can Pets Boost Your Brain Power?

Smiling Corgi wearing glasses with books open on table

Any pet lover knows that the answer to that question is a resounding, “OF COURSE!”  Well, as CNN reports, a new study has confirmed what we’ve known all along: having a long-term pet companion may delay memory loss and other kinds of cognitive decline. Pet ownership was especially beneficial for working verbal memory, such as […]

Owls Are Helping California Vineyards Stay Pest-Free

When talking about a fine California wine, drinkers will discuss everything from the soil to the fruit to the winemaker’s deft hand. But here’s one little guy that often gets overlooked: The owl that protected those vines from rodent attacks. As Bay Nature magazine reports, research on the phenomenon is being conducted at Humboldt State University’s Department of […]

Skipping your Dog’s Walk is a Bigger Deal than You Might Think

Three Dog Walkers with dogs in the park

February 22 might just seem like another day to you, but your dog may have had this day starred all month. It’s National Walk Your Dog Day. What can be better than spending time with your best friend (your owner), exploring the outside world, exercising your body and mind? Of course, if you’re a dog lover, […]