We’ve heard of taking your dog to work, but taking your cat? And making it a national holiday? In the more than two decades since Take Your Dog To Work Day® was created (celebrated this year on June 20) the idea of bringing dogs to work has become more commonplace. So, it’s no wonder that […]
Category: Pets
Why Do Dogs Lick You?
Most dog owners don’t mind it when their four-legged best friend gives them the occasional lick. After all, is there anything more adorable than getting attacked with dog kisses when you walk in the door after a long day at work? If you’re simply getting licked by your pup when you get home, that’s totally normal and, […]
The Wonderful World of Fostering a Pet
June is National Foster a Pet Month. This month is observed around the country by people who foster animals in order to educate the public about what it takes to foster and how they can begin the process. Fostering offers animals in need a temporary home to experience the love and care they need to […]
June 10 is Pet Memorial Day, and here are 11 Ways You Can Honor Them
The second Tuesday in June is Pet Memorial Day, and in 2025, that’s June 10th. Losing a pet is painful and grieving afterwards is entirely natural. It’s an extension of saying goodbye to someone you loved, whether two-legged or four-legged. Wanting to have a pet memorial (something that reminds you of your furry pal) is […]
Gizmo Has Joined Sunny in Flight!
Proud Big Bear Eagle parents Jackie and Shadow are now empty nesters. The younger of the two Big Bear eaglet sisters took to the sky for her first flight on Saturday, June 7 when the Friends of Big Bear Valley cameras caught Gizmo flapping her wings and taking off at 8:27 a.m., Popular Science reported. “Gizmo did it!” […]
How to Dress Your Dog in all the colors of the Rainbow for Pride and Beyond
June is Pride month, which means parades, parties, and celebrations of love all around the world. Who says your dog can’t join in? Nobody, that’s who. Whether you and your pup identify as members of the LGBTQ+ community or are showing your support as a rainbow-clad ally, Daily Paws has a few tips to keep […]
Hug Your Cat!
As cat parents, we feel that every day should be “Hug Your Cat Day”, but did you know that there is a specific day to love your cat that’s officially recognized? Every year on June 4th it’s National Hug Your Cat Day! While you probably already shower your cat with hugs and love, you can take this […]
June is National Adopt-A-Cat-Month
Meow! National Adopt a Cat Month in June – the height of “kitten season,” when large litters of kittens are born and often end up in shelters – encourages us to remember our feline friends when considering a new pet. Also known as Adopt a Shelter Cat Month, it’s a time to learn the cat-friendly […]
It’s PAW Time!
National “Pet Appreciation Week”, otherwise known as PAW, is celebrated annually on the first week in June, which this year is from the 1st through the 7th. It’s a week when you can set aside some special time to really show your pet some love! After all, your pets are unconditionally devoted to you – […]
How to Reduce Your Cat’s (and Your Own) Stress During Vet Visits
Cats usually get completely stressed out when having to visit the vet for any reason, and since you love your furry feline friend, that obvious distress, stresses you out as well. According to the VCA Animal Hospitals, the reasons are simple to understand. Cats are very attached to their home territory, and most of our […]