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 […]
Talk about a tender and uplifting way to conclude the first full day of springtime: The nonprofit organization that oversees the bald eagle nest camera in Big Bear, Friends of Big Bear Valley, has revealed that the much-anticipated Chick-Naming Contest is now open. As NBC4 in Los Angeles reports, the dedicated legion of Jackie and Shadow fans, […]
Jessie Holmes, a 43-year-old who came to Alaska from Alabama more than 20 years ago, earned his first victory in the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race early Friday. As the Anchorage Daily News reports, Holmes crossed under the burled arch in Nome around 2:55 a.m. Friday with 10 dogs on the line. He was pulled […]
