This year, Mother’s Day was celebrated by families of all kinds, including furry families. That’s right, a very popular Pennsylvania power couple had some celebratory news to announce in honor of the Mother’s Day holiday. As CBS News reports, the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club Inner Circle announced on Facebook that two names had finally been chosen for Phil […]
National Rescue Dog Day is proudly observed annually on May 20 to bring awareness to the countless number of amazing dogs in shelters around the country who deserve a second chance at a forever home. The day was founded in 2018 by Lisa Wiehebrink, children’s book author and Executive Director of Tails That Teach, an organization […]
Just when you thought every celebrity’s red carpet turn at the 2024 Met Gala’s had been critiqued to the nines, an offshoot encore performance, so to speak, is coming up – “the Pet Gala.” You read that right. The Pet Gala will take place on May 20, with designer Anthony Rubio orchestrating the event at the […]
A rescue from Pennsylvania stole the spotlight at the Westminster Dog Show 2024. Miles impressed everyone with his journey from being an “unadoptable” shelter dog to becoming one of the best agility contestants in the United States. As Dog Time reports, Miles’ journey towards becoming a top agility dog started when Christine Longnecker adopted him. […]
Eerie, fascinating and at times unnerving, whale songs are one of the most mysterious sounds to have been heard reverberating through the ocean. How the baleen whale species, which include humpback whales, are able to sing underwater has eluded scientists since whale songs were first discovered more than 50 years ago. As CNN reports, while toothed whales, […]
National Animal Disaster Preparedness Day is observed every year on May 8 by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). This day is set aside to raise awareness on disaster preparedness for animals and how to cater to them in dire situations. Your pets’ safety and well-being will be extremely dependent on you in an emergency. […]
To honor National Pet Month, Week, and Day, Amazon is bringing back its annual Pet Day sales event for the third year in a row. Here’s everything you need to know about the sale. What is Amazon Pet Day? Amazon Pet Day is an event dedicated to deals on everything your furry, feathery, or scaly friends love […]
Aw, those sweet puppy dog eyes — once again your pal staring so intently at you. Sometimes you want to whip out your camera and take hundreds of photos of that cute look. But other times Rover stares so much, it might even be unnerving and make you hear echoes of the chorus, “I always […]
Most dog parents know the scenario: You’re going about your business when suddenly, your beloved pup places their paw on you. As Woman’s World reports, if you’ve ever wondered why your dog is pawing at you, you probably know there isn’t one definitive answer, as every situation (and every pup) is different. However, there are […]
Bees play by rolling wooden balls — apparently for fun. The cleaner wrasse fish appears to recognize its own visage in an underwater mirror. Octopuses seem to react to anesthetic drugs and will avoid settings where they likely experienced past pain. As NBC News reports, all three of these scientific discoveries came in the last five years — indications […]