Category: Pets

New Legislation could End the Dog Meat Industry in South Korea

There is some really promising news for dog lovers around the world. During the Summer, the effort to end the dog meat trade gained even more momentum. According to the Humane Society International, South Korean Democratic Party Assembly Member Jeoung-ae Han introduced legislation that would outlaw the breeding and slaughter of dogs for human consumption. […]

National Dog Walker Day Celebrates those who go the Extra Mile for Pups and their Families

They work in the rain, sleet and snow, too, and on September 8, Dog Walkers have got their own pet holiday. National Dog Walker Appreciation Day is an officially recognized observation founded in 2016 by Wag!, the on-demand app that connects dog owners with trusted dog walkers, for the men and women who walk millions […]

What happens to Pets after a Catastrophic Event like the Maui Wildfire, and How Best Can You Help?

An estimated 3,000 pets were still missing more than a week after deadly wildfires ripped through Maui in August 2023 and left thousands of people – many of whom had companion animals – homeless. The Conversation asked Sarah DeYoung, who has conducted research in Hawaii and studies what happens to pets after disasters, to explain why rescuing companion […]

“Why did it have to be snakes?” New Snake Species Discovered gets a Star-Powered Moniker

Indiana Jones may have had ophidiophobia, the fear of snakes, but Harrison Ford does not particularly hate them. In fact, Ford said in his younger days, he might have made friends with the new species named after him. “The snake’s got eyes you can drown in, and he spends most of the day sunning himself […]

How to Keep Your Pup Cool (and his Doghouse too!) in the Dog Days of Summer

When summertime temperatures soar and humidity makes the air feel thick and downright oppressive—even dangerous—we humans aren’t the only ones who suffer. In fact, our canine family members in their furry coats might suffer in the sweltering summer heat even more than we do. But you can help your beloved pup beat the heat with […]

Why We Should All Appreciate Black Cats Today, and Every Day

Since 2011, cat lovers around the world have celebrated Black Cat Appreciation Day on August 17th. It’s a day to celebrate and appreciate the black cats in your life. If you don’t already have a black-furred feline friend but have been thinking about adopting one, Black Cat Appreciation Day is an excellent day to visit […]