The undying love that furry friends give their owners is nothing short of magical. And actress / director Bryce Dallas Howard understands that connection so deeply that she was moved to direct a documentary, now on Disney+, called Pets. As Parents magazine reports, Pets explores the myriad of ways animals impact our lives emotionally and socially. After Howard wrapped her […]
The two bald eagle chicks nesting high above California’s Big Bear Valley now have names—and personalities to match. After a week-long fundraiser that generated more than 54,000 name submissions, the nonprofit Friends of Big Bear Valley (FOBBV) turned to local students to make the final call. Elementary school kids across the valley voted on official […]
Dogs are invaluable members of our families and communities, serving as particularly important sources of love and support during the past two years of pandemic-related stress and uncertainty. Dog bites, however, remain a serious public health risk, with more than 4.5 million people bitten by dogs each year in the United States. It’s important to remember […]
Scientists at a Dallas-based biotech firm recently announced they have brought back the to life the dire wolf, a species popularized by the fantasy TV show “Game of Thrones.” Colossal Biosciences, the genetic engineering company working to bring back the woolly mammoth, has actually already brought back one of its extinct Ice Age cohabitants: the dire […]
A roughly 100-year-old tortoise has become a mom of four for the first time after reproducing with a male of the same age at Philadelphia Zoo. As Live Science reports, the zoo announced that they recently hatched eggs laid by an elderly western Santa Cruz Galápagos tortoise (Chelonoidis niger porteri), named, appropriately enough, “Mommy.” Her […]
It seems like there’s a new recall every day, honestly. It’s out of hand, and so many of them impact our pets: it seems like no matter what we try to feed them, it might just be contaminated. As Parade Pets reports, a new recall has been issued: Supercan Bulk is pulling their Pig Ear […]
According to the latest “True Cost of Pet Parenthood Report” for dogs and cats by Rover, dog parents can expect costs to increase as much as 7% this year, and cat parents could see a 10% increase. This is the sixth report by the online marketplace for pet care. As USA Today reports, the average annual cost […]
According to registration statistics by the American Kennel Club (AKC)—a nonprofit organization maintaining a registry of purebred dogs—the French bulldog was the most popular dog breed in the United States in 2024. This marks the third consecutive year that the breed has claimed the top spot. “The Frenchie has solidified itself as America’s sweetheart, and […]
A California pet food maker has recalled its raw chicken products after they were linked to bird flu infections in two cats and suspected in a third in New York City. As AP News reports, the recall is the latest in recent months tied to products potentially contaminated with the virus that has sickened and killed cats […]
