Category: Pets

Major Dog Food Recall Issued Due to Salmonella Contamination

French Bulldog tilting his head and looking confused

Blue Ridge Beef is recalling 5,700 pounds of dog food due to salmonella contamination. The natural raw pet food brand is recalling certain lots of its 2-pound log Natural Mix after samples of the product were found to be contaminated. As Parade reports, the samples, which were collected on Jan. 8 by the North Carolina Department of […]

Poppy, the Internet’s New Favorite Pygmy Hippo, Finally Has Her Own Livestream

Baby pygmy hippo

Earlier this month the Metro Richmond Zoo delighted animal lovers by launching “Poppy Cam,” a livestream of the Virginia zoo’s new viral pygmy hippo and her mother, Iris. According to a Zoo press release, the live stream gives fans an overhead view of Poppy’s indoor pool and will be available to watch every day from 9 to 5 […]

Cats are Especially Susceptible to Bird Flu – FDA Recommends Pet Food Companies Take Precautions

Grey tabby cat eating cat food from a bowl

As a growing number of cats have gotten sick or died after consuming raw pet food or raw milk contaminated with the H5N1 virus, health officials have advised pet food companies to take extra precautions to protect against bird flu. In recent guidance, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) suggested that pet food manufacturers take precautions in […]

How to Choose a Dog-Friendly Vacation Destination

January 28 is National Plan for a Vacation Day, so what better time to talk about the best ways to plan for a stress-free, dog-friendly vacation? Amy Burket, founder of GoPetFriendly.com, knows how to help. As Daily Paws reports, it was mid-2008 when Amy and her husband Rod found themselves adopting a stray German shepherd. The […]

Ways you can Change A Pet’s Life, Today, and Every Day

Puppy licking a woman who has just rescued him from dog shelter

On January 24th, we celebrate Change A Pet’s Life Day. This special day is for encouraging people to adopt pets from shelters and raise awareness about animals in need. There are tons of ways to celebrate and change an animal’s life for the better. Even though adoption is encouraged on this day, and many shelters have reduced adoption […]

Here’s How You Can Help Animals Affected by the Los Angeles Wildfires

Smiling Lab Mix Dog in rescue pen jumping up to human hand

The destruction from the Los Angeles wildfires has been devastating, and as families attempt to rebuild in times of tragedy, it’s important to remember that some of our furry friends need help too. As local Los Angeles-based TV station KTLA 5 reports, animals are just as large of a part of the Southern California community […]

Rancho Luna Lobos – Where Dog Rescue meets Dog Sledding

At Luna Lobos Dog Sledding in Utah, the tour begins long before sleds hit the trails. It starts with stories of resilience, a connection to heritage, and a deep commitment to the dogs that call this sanctuary home. As Townlift: Park City News reports, this family-owned business, nestled in Browns Canyon, offers a dog sledding […]

AKC adds Danish-Swedish Farmdog to its List of Recognized Breeds

The pooch often described as “the little big dog” now has a shot at being crowned top dog. As The Washington Post reports, last week the American Kennel Club kicked off the new year by adding the Danish-Swedish farmdog to its list of recognized breeds, making it eligible for competition at club events, including its […]