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. […]
Category: Pets
March is Pet Poison Prevention Month – Here’s How to Keep Your Furry Family Members Safe
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!
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!
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!
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 […]
February 27 is International Polar Bear Day
Why choose the end of February to bring awareness to Polar Bears? The organization Polar Bears International (PBI) founded this day to coincide with the time period when polar bear moms and cubs are snug in their dens. Denning is the most vulnerable time in a polar bear’s life. And in a warming Arctic, where […]
Can Pets Boost Your Brain Power?
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 […]
Snip to Show You Care on World Spay Day
World Spay Day falls on the last Tuesday of February during Spay/Neuter Awareness Month. The purpose of the worldwide event is to encourage pet owners to spay/neuter their pets to improve pet health, as well as reduce the stray population that often end up in the shelter system or struggle to survive on their own under […]
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
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, […]