During the first week of July, the popular travel center and gas station chain Buc-ee’s opened its largest location in Georgia, just off coastal Interstate 95. But it’s not the beaver-branded merchandise or the smell of barbecue that’s attracting Georgia’s sea turtles — it’s the harsh glare of towering high-mast lights. As CNN reports, under […]
Exercise provides your dog with physical and mental benefits. It keeps joints limber, promotes cardiovascular (heart) health, decreases the risk of obesity, strengthens the human-animal bond, and reinforces your dog’s need for routine. However, as ChewyMD reports, this isn’t an invitation to overwork your dog. “One misconception I sometimes encounter is that if a dog is […]
August 8 is International Cat Day — a day to celebrate one of man’s most commonly known and ancient pets. They have even been worshiped as gods (we see you, Egypt.) Well, it is not surprising, Cats are one of the coolest beings on the planet: they are independent, inquisitive, adventurous, have an amazing physiognomy, […]
Celebrated annually beginning on the first Sunday in August (this year, August 4 thru 10), it’s International Assistance Dog Week (IADW). The event was created to recognize all the devoted, hardworking assistance dogs helping individuals mitigate their disability related limitations. Assistance dogs literally transform the lives of their human partners with debilitating physical and mental […]
Whether exploring a new or familiar park, lapping up a beach day, or walking around the neighborhood, some of the best memories are made when hanging outside with your pup. You already do so much to protect them, like keeping them leashed or popping them in a safety vest in the water. But what about when it comes to the sun’s […]
Have you ever looked at your pup and thought, they deserve to be famous? Now’s your chance to make it happen. Vogue magazine has announced the launch of the Dogue competition, where one lucky hound will land their very own digital Dogue cover—appearing alongside some of our favorite celebrity canines later this month. Applying is easy: just download the Vogue […]
Today is the perfect time to celebrate the shelter dog in your life, because the first of August serves as the Universal Birthday for Shelter Dogs, also known as “DOGust 1st.” Thousands of dogs are adopted from shelters across the country every year, and many are brought into new homes with no way of knowing […]
National Mutt Day, also known as National Mixed Breed Dog Day, was created in 2005 by Celebrity Pet & Family Lifestyle Expert and Animal Rescue / Welfare Advocate, Colleen Paige, and is celebrated twice annually, both on July 31st and December 2nd. National Mutt Day is all about embracing, saving and celebrating mixed breed dogs. […]
While most of us want to vacation with our pets, sometimes that’s just not possible. Choosing a responsible boarding facility, pet hotel, or in-home caregiver requires some due diligence so both you and your beloved furry pal are comfortable while you’re gone. To help put your mind at ease, the pet loving experts at Daily […]
Global Tiger Day is celebrated every year on July 29th as a way to raise awareness about this magnificent but endangered big cat. The tiger enjoys the reputation of being the largest of the world’s big cats, and is easily identified with its distinctive orange and black stripes on its face and body. International Tiger […]