If you are thinking “Beat the Heat” month is something related to the midst of summer where you need to take care of your furry friend during a heat wave, think again. “Beat the Heat,” otherwise known as Spay/Neuter Month, is specially started by few charities of animal welfare, rescue centers, veterinary clinics and shelter […]
The classic line from the film comedy starring Bill Murray turns 31 this year, and if that doesn’t make you feel old enough, the actual Groundhog Day ceremony has been going on for almost 140 years. But just what is Groundhog Day, and how, or why, do we celebrate? Here’s what you need to know… […]
A Salt Lake City zoo has welcomed the world’s deadliest cat, which apparently is also the cutest. As NBC‘s Today Show reports, on December 28, Utah’s Hogle Zoo announced the arrival of its newest resident: Gaia, an 8-month-old predatory feline belonging to a species known as the black-footed cat. Gaia is not yet fully grown […]
Buffalo Bills fans are rallying around kicker Tyler Bass days after his missed field-goal attempt would have tied the AFC divisional game against the Kansas City Chiefs over a week ago. As Yahoo Sports reports, Bass has worked with Ten Lives Club, a cat rescue and adoption group, in the past, and days after deactivating his social media […]
Since before World War II, guide dogs have been utilized worldwide. Dorothy Harrison Eustis, an American dog breeder residing in Switzerland, wrote about a guide dog program in Potsdam, Germany, in 1927. The article, about dogs being taught to be ears and eyes for German World War I veterans, was featured in “The Saturday Evening […]
Complaints that Purina pet food has sickened pets have been circulating on social media in recent weeks, sparking fear for dog and cat owners. But, as TODAY.com reports, Purina adamantly denies there are any issues with its products. “Pet parents continue to be understandably scared by an online rumor that there is an issue with […]
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) created the Wild Horse and Burro Program to implement the Wild-Free Roaming Horses and Burros Act, passed by Congress in 1971. Broadly, the law declares wild horses and burros to be “living symbols of the historic and pioneer spirit of the West” and stipulates that the BLM and the […]
On January 24th, we celebrate Change A Pet’s Life Day. This special day is for encouraging people to adopt pets from shelters and raise awareness about animals in need. There are tons of ways to celebrate and change an animal’s life for the better. Even though adoption is encouraged on this day, and many shelters have reduced adoption […]
Bobi the Portuguese mastiff, who had comfortably clinched the title of the oldest dog ever by the time he died last October at the apparent age of 31, has been temporarily stripped of the recognition after doubts about his lifespan gave officials at Guinness World Records paws for thought. The canine’s demise made headlines around the globe and […]
On January 22nd, it’s National Answer Your Cat’s Questions Day. It’s not a joke, there is in fact a day dedicated to trying to decipher what our feline friends are trying to ask us. Although speech bubbles aren’t provided, it’s a day to really listen to our cat’s every meow and try to understand their […]