Category: Pets

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 […]

Beacon, the US Olympic gymnastics Therapy Dog, is Hospitalized

Beacon, the golden retriever therapy dog for the U.S. Olympic gymnastics team, is still hospitalized while his owner continues to search for answers about his health. As NBC’s Today Show reports, in a new Sept. 6 update, Tracey Callahan Molnar shared that the 4-year-old pup was “tired but still eager and open to gentle hugs, pets and conversation” […]

Study Shows “Button Dogs” Really Do Understand Words

Smiling Corgi wearing glasses with books open on table

A new study examined dogs that had been “trained” with soundboard buttons, and the findings are fascinating. As Parade magazine reports, the study published in PLOS ONE on August 28 and conducted by scientists at the University of California at San Diego, is the first in an expected series aimed at ultimately answering the larger question of […]

Dolce & Gabbana releases new Perfume for dogs?

Yorkshire Terrier dressed as a dandy with sunglasses, beret, and coat

Fashion house Dolce & Gabbana has launched a new alcohol-free perfume for dogs called “Fefé,” in honor of Domenico Dolce’s poodle, but not all vets and pet owners agree it’s safe or appropriate. As The Associated Press (AP) reports, the perfume costs 99 euros ($108) for 100 milliliters (3.4 ounces) and has been certified suitable for […]