To celebrate the special bond and joy of multiple pets in a household, Pets Add Life (PAL) officially designated November 19 as National Get a Pal For Your Pet Day! As the PAL website states, the organization loves to “promote the joys and benefits of pet ownership… and trust us, there are a lot! Our goal is […]
As the weather gets colder, you may worry about the cats you see around your neighborhood. They may be pets whose owners let them outside, or they could be community cats, a group that includes ferals (who are afraid of people) and strays (who’ve been lost or abandoned). No matter how resourceful these outdoor cats […]
Poinsettias aren’t the only holiday greenery that can turn your pets green. While they look pretty and festive, there are a variety of familiar flora that can be toxic to both cats and dogs. Before you buy a bunch of live plants and sprigs to brighten up your home for the holidays, consider how they […]
Our feline friends try to be aloof, but they know exactly how to get our attention. And some cats decide they want that attention in the middle of the night, right when you’re trying to get in that critical REM sleep. As Daily Paws reports, a cat meowing at night is eager to awaken you […]
November is National Pet Diabetes Month. DVM 360 wants to raise awareness about this lifelong condition affecting approximately 1 in 300 adult dogs and 1 in 230 cats in the United States, in order to ensure veterinarians provide companion animals with proper diagnosis and treatment options so they can live fulfilling lives. Diabetes in dogs and […]
Tom Brady says he has been given “a second chance” with a clone of his beloved family dog. As NBC’s The Today Show reports, the Fox Sports broadcaster and retired NFL legend revealed on Nov. 4 that his dog, Junie, is a clone of his family’s previous dog, a pitbull mix named Lua, who died […]
Sergeant Bo, a former member of the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, and a comfort dog was crowned the winner of American Humane Hero Dog Awards, beating four other finalists. As USA Today reports, the four-year-old good boy, alongside his handler Faye Okert, also a retired law enforcement officer, have been offering trauma support, therapeutic snuggles and […]
The American Humane Society’s five finalists for the American Humane Hero Dog Awards were revealed Oct. 28, announced by AHS and revealed exclusively by TODAY.com. The Hero Dog Awards is a nationwide competition that searches for and recognizes America’s standout dogs in five categories: therapy dogs, service and guide dogs, military dogs, law enforcement and […]
November is Adopt a Senior Pet Month! If you’ve been thinking about adding a four-legged-friend to your family, consider opening your home and your heart to an older dog or cat in need. While small kittens and puppies may be adorable, older pets are just as loving and loyal as their younger counterparts. Not to […]
Every season has its beauty and comforts, but we’re especially keen on fall. Not just because the trees become saturated with color and dogs start wearing adorable sweaters. There are also a bunch of fall activities for dogs and their people to do together. If you’re wondering what to do with your dog this autumn, […]