America’s affinity with horses dates back to the days of the pioneers. Whether for transportation, industry, agriculture, battle, sport, therapy, or just for the pleasure of ownership, horses have played a significant role in American culture. That’s why, each year on July 15th, we’re encouraged to pay homage to the horse on National I Love […]
In a Facebook post that went viral, Houston’s Northwest Volunteer Fire Department detailed the rescue of a tiny canine trapped in a hot car — including a shot of the dog looking up at rescuers inside the car through the passenger-side window. “Heroes in Action!” the post read. “Our incredible firefighters rescued a furry friend […]
A special retirement took place at Disneyland last week as Benny the security dog hung up his harness. Benny, one of Disneyland Resort’s security dogs, a Golden Retriever who is nearly nine years old, has officially retired after six years helping keep the resort safe. As Theme Park Shark reported, the Disney Parks Blog shared […]
Meet the cuddliest day in the pets calendar: National Kitten Day is celebrated annually on July 10, and it’s the perfect opportunity to get snuggly and celebrate the cutest cats around. Whether you have a special fur baby in your life already, are considering adopting or are simply looking for an ample reason to watch […]
Summertime is full of fun adventures for dogs, like chasing squirrels in the backyard, drinking from sprinklers, and going on outings with their pet parents. But like people, pets can get miserably hot when temperatures rise. Dogs overheat faster than humans, which makes hot weather more dangerous for your pup. “You can’t use yourself as […]
July is National Pet Hydration Month. With scorching summer temperatures seen all across the country, it’s important to keep ourselves – and our pets – hydrated. While keeping water readily available for both indoor and outdoor pets may seem like common sense, the summer heat provides an opportunity to talk about the symptoms and dangers […]
July is Dog House Repair Month. While in many households our dogs share our beds, it’s still nevertheless a good idea to have a doghouse that can offer shade and general weather protection when the family is outdoors relaxing or entertaining. Dog houses have really come a long way in recent years. You can now […]
Fourth of July is one of the times of the year when dogs are most likely to get out and get lost from their homes. If you lost your precious pup – or if you found a lost dog over the weekend – here are some tips that could help you reunite with your best […]
According to the American Kennel Club (AKC), whether for the Fourth of July, New Year’s Eve, or another celebration, many dog owners deal with howling, barking, and generally anxious dogs during fireworks. It’s even largely believed that Independence Day is the day when the highest number of dogs run away. But just what are the dogs afraid […]
Yes, it’s the middle of Summer, and most of your home maintenance opportunities are outside this time of year, but wow is it hot out there! Fortunately, these indoor tasks can help keep you and your family stay safe and cool. Check safety devices and replace batteries This includes smoke and carbon monoxide detectors as […]