As the unofficial start to summer, Memorial Day is a great excuse to get outdoors. But whether you’re partying, barbequing, or just soaking up some rays, it’s important to keep your pet’s safety in mind at all times. To prevent any Memorial Day mishaps, the ASPCA has put together some tips to help protect animals […]
You might be running into a lot of Charlies and Lunas this year if you live in the United States, at least when it comes to furry friends. A new study found that Luna and Charlie top the list of the most popular pet names nationwide. The 2023 Pet Names Study, registered on the pet-sitting […]
Signs of pets in homes for sale don’t spook potential buyers, and may even be appealing to some home shoppers, says a study from Quicken Loans. According to the study, seventy-nine percent of buyers making an offer on a home say seeing signs of a pet in a property won’t deter them, as long as […]
Pet owners paying for Advantage II and K9 Advantix II topical flea-and-tick treatments could have saved hundreds of dollars by now had they switched to the generic versions that first hit the market six years ago. But first, they would have had to find them. As USA Today reports, cheaper equivalents for the blockbuster brands, which both […]
Every year on the third Friday in May, thousands of people around the world participate in Endangered Species Day by celebrating, learning about, and taking action to protect threatened and endangered species. This global day of action and celebration was created and founded by David Robinson and the Endangered Species Coalition in 2006, and has […]
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 […]