Most Americans are shocked to learn that each year thousands of coyotes, foxes, bobcats, prairie dogs, crows, and even wolves are targeted in “wildlife killing contests” where contestants win prizes and awards for killing the most or largest of a given species. These contests, largely unmonitored by state and federal wildlife agencies, are legal throughout […]
A massive snapping turtle nicknamed “Chonkasaurus” spotted by a Windy City resident sunbathing in the Chicago River is gaining internet popularity. “Great to see this beast thriving here on what was once such a toxic river, but is slowly getting cleaned up & restored,” Joey Santore, who shared video of Chonkasaurus on Twitter, wrote in the post. […]
Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) is introducing two bills to crack down on puppy mills. The Better Care for Animals Act gives the Department of Justice the power to remove animals, impose penalties and take action against puppy mills. Another piece of proposed legislation, Goldie’s Act, would require the Department of Agriculture to inspect, report and […]
Agriculture officials in the Biden Administration are testing four vaccines in hopes of stanching the latest outbreak of a highly pathogenic avian influenza that has devastated U.S. poultry farms and driven up egg prices, with plans to launch a national vaccination campaign that, if implemented, would be the first-ever effort of its kind. Acccording to […]
Whether it is man’s best friend or the cat that you must constantly win over, for many people pets offer a source of comfort and companionship. No other time is this more important than in times of crisis and uncertainty. During these particularly difficult times, pets keep us grounded and sometimes attend the many virtual […]
On May 3 every year, National Specially-abled Pets Day sheds light on our precious pets with disabilities, from blindness to limb loss. Not only does it educate the public about the need to adopt these special pets from shelters, but it also highlights why they make such exceptional companions and the unique needs to consider when it […]
Get ready for savings on all things pet-related! Amazon will be hosting its second-ever Amazon Pet Day Event on May 2nd AND May 3rd. This 48-hour event helps kick off National Pet Month and includes tons of deals for all your pets! Amazon’s Pet Day is basically Prime Day for pets. You’ll be able to score 20% off select Purina […]
Check any prescription or over-the-counter drugs taken by you or your pets. If any of them carry the Akorn brand or were made by Akorn for another brand, that medication got recalled Wednesday. Akorn makes over-the-counter and prescription drugs for people and pets, some of which get repackaged by private brands. Their array of products […]
An evening spent with your pup is already excellent, but add a cocktail to that mix, and it’s darn near perfection. As Food & Wine reports, Tito’s Handmade Vodka has long been a fan of man’s best friend. It created Tito’s Vodka For Dog People, a program dedicated to supporting nonprofits that rescue and protect pets. […]
On April 17, the 127th Boston Marathon went off without a hitch, but this year, the finish line had something extra special. Roughly 200 dogs and their owners arrived to pay tribute to Spencer, the official Boston Marathon dog, who died in February from cancer. According to NBC News, the event was dubbed the “Boston Marathon Golden […]