The cat’s out of the bag – December is National Cat Lovers’ Month! How are you going to celebrate? When every day of the month is Caturday, there are so many possibilities, including health and wellness activities, bonding time fun, and purrfect parties. Here are some suggestions for joining in this month of fun feline festivities. Buy […]
A new top dog has been crowned! Vito the pug was named Best in Show at the 2024 National Dog Show (presented by Purina), which was broadcast on Thanksgiving Day. Vito is the first pug to be named Best in Show at the National Dog Show since the event was first televised in 2002 and […]
Ever pass by someone pushing a stroller, expecting to see a cute gurgling baby inside only to find a chilled-out Corgi, perky Pug or sleepy Siamese cat? Pet strollers are popping up all over, but their owners and the reasons why they use them are often misunderstood, with some onlookers assuming they’re treating their fur […]
Thanksgiving Day is almost here, which means the most-watched dog show in the country is also almost upon us. Thousands of the nation’s top dogs will compete in the 2024 National Dog Show in hopes of being named Best in Show. As Daily Paws reports, here’s how to watch and what to watch for at […]
Peach and Blossom are the two lucky turkeys from Minnesota who escaped a fowl fate of ending up on someone’s Thanksgiving table this year when they were pardoned Monday by President Biden at the White House. As ABC’s Good Morning America reports, these birds were plucked for the presidential flock and went through rigorous training […]
While many of us already know we’re going to overeat on Thanksgiving, we still need to apply some restraint when it comes to sharing Thanksgiving foods with our dogs. It’s not just the obvious cautions—like splintering roasted turkey bones or toxic onion-filled stuffing—that are unsafe choices for your dogs. According to the American Kennel Club (AKC), there are […]
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 […]
Avian flu is a virus that affects birds and can spread easily from bird to bird, as well as other livestock and even humans. In 2024, an avian influenza A(H5N1) virus, or “H5N1 bird flu,” has been making its way around the states, and could have serious consequences for the health of pet birds of […]
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 […]
Congratulations are in order for one special hound! The winner of the 2024 American Humane Hero Dog Awards was exclusively revealed NBC’s Today Show this month, crowning bloodhound Bo as America’s top hero pup. Bo is a police dog who works alongside Gastonia Police Department sergeant David Rowland in North Carolina. They were both being […]