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 seventh year, the San Diego Humane Society (SDHS) is partnering with local […]
Category: Pets
And Jellybean is Baby Hippo’s Name-O
Move over, Moo Deng — America has a new baby pygmy hippo to obsess over. As USA Today reports, Jellybean the baby pygmy hippo – named via a public vote – is the newest breakout star at Wildlife World Zoo in Litchfield Park, Arizona, about 20 miles outside of Phoenix as first reported by The Arizona Republic . […]
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 […]
Jackie and Shadow Have a Second Chance
Jackie and Shadow, the beloved bonded bald eagle pair who reside high in the trees above Big Bear, California, have a second chance at hatching eaglets this year. Jackie laid the first egg of her second clutch Tuesday afternoon, February 24, 2026, giving eagle watchers a hopeful new beginning this season. According to Friends of […]
How Cold is Too Cold to Let Your Pets Outside in Winter?
(Fur) baby, it’s cold outside. In particularly frigid climates, it’s best to keep your pup out of the cold and keep them warm inside your home. But how cold is too cold for dogs and cats? Typically, if it’s too cold for you to be outside in your winter wear, then it’s probably too cold […]
Snip to Show You Care on World Spay Day
World Spay Day falls on the last Tuesday of February during Spay/Neuter Awareness Month, which this year, is February 24th. 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 […]
Samsung adds AI-Enabled Pet Health Monitoring to its SmartThings platform
At this year’s “CES 2026 The First Look” in Las Vegas, Samsung announced a new AI-based pet health feature for its SmartThings Pet Care platform. The service was created in partnership with pet healthcare startup 11Liter and is now available to pet owners around the world. According to the information, the new feature allows pet owners to check […]
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? Dogs, Like Humans, Need Exercise for Emotional […]
Here are some Great Ways to Celebrate National Love Your Pet Day
Of course you love your furry friends every day, but did you know there is a special day dedicated entirely to it? National Love Your Pet Day is a holiday celebrated on February 20th of every year, dedicated to showing appreciation and love for all our furry friends. Pets enrich our lives in so many […]
Vets say You Need to Stop Believing these 10 Pet Myths… for your Pet’s Sake
We share our homes, our beds and our hearts with our pets, yet much of the “common knowledge” we rely on to care for them may be rooted in outdated folklore rather than modern veterinary science. As Good Housekeeping reports, whether it’s a tip passed down from a neighbor or a viral post on social media, pet myths […]