The 4th DAA is excited to partner with the Sonoma County Fair to bring the World’s Ugliest Dog Contest to the masses! The World’s Ugliest Dog Contest, long a staple of Petaluma’s annual fair, is moving to a new venue, organizers of the event announced earlier this year. Although it was already announced that the […]
As daylight hit Kerrville, Texas, and the surrounding areas, the full impact of the devastation from the July 4 flood event was revealed. There was a loss of life, and many people were unaccounted for. While these were the headlines that dominated the news for days, as A-Z Animals reports, there were also hundreds of […]
Astronomers have said “The Dog Days of Summer” refer to the hottest days in late July and early August when Sirius known as the dog star appears in the sky before the sun. And those days can be especially tough on pets. When the weather gets blazing hot, it’s important to keep your dog protected from […]
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 […]
National Zoo Keeper Week (NZKW) is celebrated in the third week of July every year, and the week-long observance – which this year is from July 20-26 – aims to appreciate zookeepers’ hard work, conservation efforts, and passion. They’re absolutely essential to the smooth functioning of any zoo and the continuance of the animal care […]
We know for certain that anything we want to do, our dogs are eager to join us! Summertime fun allows playful pups to enjoy any number of outdoor activities, from running and hiking to kayaking and swimming. As Daily Paws reports, this means we have to dedicate more attention to their well-being. Bonnie Bragdon, DVM, […]
It’s blazing hot all across the country, with old temp records getting broken every day. We worry about our families, our kids, our parents, but what about our pets? While it’s rare, cats can get heat stroke, too. Cats usually get heatstroke if trapped in a hot enclosure, like a garage, a car, or even […]
In 2009, the American Kennel Club (AKC) and ADT Security Services joined forces to designate July 15th as National Pet Fire Safety Day. Why? Well, to help reduce the estimated 500,000 pets affected by home fires each year. This nationwide awareness day educates pet owners about potential risks when pets are left home alone and […]
In a Facebook post that went viral last year, 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 […]
All American Pet Photo Day is a day solely dedicated to animal lovers across the world. On this day, people appreciate the adorable bond that they share with their pets through pics on social media. For everyone who is wondering why their social media feed is full of animal pictures on July 11, here is […]