Category: Pets

Emotional Tribute To North Carolina’s Rainbow Bridge Goes Viral After Hurricane Helene Washes Away Beloved Pet Memorial

Cartoon of dog with wings and halo flying over a rainbow

Any animal lover who has lost a beloved pet is familiar with the Rainbow Bridge, a symbolic reference to the place where pets cross into eternity. When a pet dies, it is said to cross the Rainbow Bridge into a beautiful, peaceful place where it is healthy and happy again, awaiting the day it can […]

Fat Bear Week is Back!

Feat Bear in Brooks Falls Alasks pulling out a Salmon

Fat Bear Week is back, and this year’s contestants are a giant, fuzzy dream for the competition’s 10th anniversary. As USA Today reports, the initial Monday announcement was postponed until Tuesday following a gruesome attack captured on web cameras when one bear attacked and killed another one. However, the bracket was announced Tuesday celebrating the battle of the […]

This Year, the CDC Announced New Rules for Importing Dogs—Here’s What It Means for Rescues

Small Jack Russell Terrier dog on an airplane wearing sunglasses and holding plane ticket in its mouth

For decades, animal rescue organizations around the world have worked diligently to facilitate safe adoptions across international borders and give more animals a chance to find a forever home. As The Daily Paws reports, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) hopes to bolster the safety of these adoptions with updated dog importation regulations. Beginning […]

Cat Lost in Yellowstone Travels almost 900 Miles to Reunite with Owners 2 Months Later

Black and white cat held by a vet tech getting checked for microchip

Cats have nine lives — and apparently they have 900 miles in them, too. Benny and Susanne Anguiano, a couple from Salinas, California, were reunited with their missing cat after he mysteriously traveled that far. As NBC News reports, while on a trip to Yellowstone National Park in early June, the couple’s beloved house cat […]

It’s National Dog Week!

Man hugging senior dog with white on his face

National Dog Week takes place annually over the last full week of September, which this year is the 22nd through the 28th. The week-long celebration of man’s best friend focuses on educating dog owners and the public, raising awareness about dog care, and helping lost, homeless, or abused dogs find homes.   This holiday is all […]

Actor Chris Evans Celebrates his beloved rescue “Dodger Dog,” Every Day

It was love at first sight for Chris Evans. The Hollywood superstar was filming the 2017 movie Gifted in Savannah when production took him to a local animal shelter. Chris (Captain America, Knives Out) explains the moment he met Dodger. He says, “I wish I knew more of his origin story. They said he was a street dog, which […]

Chimps Aren’t Pets. HBO’s “Chimp Crazy” Prompts $10K Reward for Tips that Help Free Exploited Chimpanzees  

On the heels of the finale of Chimp Crazy—the HBO docuseries from the director of Tiger King that highlights the dangers and cruelty inherent in private ownership of chimpanzees—the animal rights organization PETA is offering a $10,000 reward for evidence that results in the confiscation by law-enforcement authorities of chimpanzees languishing at roadside zoos, in private compounds, and in […]

US Olympic Team Therapy Dog Beacon Returns Home

Beacon, the golden retriever therapy dog for the U.S. Olympic gymnastics team, has returned home after surgery and a hospital stay, and his owner is now sharing his latest health update. As NBC’s The Today Show reports, the 4-year-old dog was taken to a pet hospital on September 4, where he was treated for a high fever […]

5 Pet Health Trends on the Rise in 2024

Person holding grey tabby kitten in shelter

Pets are more than just companions – they’re family. In 2024, there have been some fascinating health trends shaping pet care. As BOSS magazine reports, from preventive healthcare to advanced diagnostics, these trends are pushing traditional practices into the future. You want the best for your furry friend? Of course you do. Stay ahead with […]