What goes in must come out. That’s why the first week in April is International Pooper Scooper Week, a week that recognizes a year-round problem and offers solutions to it. This awareness week was introduced in 2008 by the Association of Professional Animal Waste Specialists (aPaws) with the hope of educating pet owners on the […]
According to the latest “True Cost of Pet Parenthood Report” for dogs and cats by Rover, dog parents can expect costs to increase as much as 7% this year, and cat parents could see a 10% increase. This is the sixth report by the online marketplace for pet care. As USA Today reports, the average annual cost […]
According to registration statistics by the American Kennel Club (AKC)—a nonprofit organization maintaining a registry of purebred dogs—the French bulldog was the most popular dog breed in the United States in 2024. This marks the third consecutive year that the breed has claimed the top spot. “The Frenchie has solidified itself as America’s sweetheart, and […]
A California pet food maker has recalled its raw chicken products after they were linked to bird flu infections in two cats and suspected in a third in New York City. As AP News reports, the recall is the latest in recent months tied to products potentially contaminated with the virus that has sickened and killed cats […]
Talk about a tender and uplifting way to conclude the first full day of springtime: The nonprofit organization that oversees the bald eagle nest camera in Big Bear, Friends of Big Bear Valley, has revealed that the much-anticipated Chick-Naming Contest is now open. As NBC4 in Los Angeles reports, the dedicated legion of Jackie and Shadow fans, […]
Sunday, March 23, is National Puppy Day. It’s a special day to celebrate the magic and unconditional love that puppies bring to our lives. But more importantly, it’s a day to help save orphaned puppies across the globe and educate the public about the horrors of puppy mills. National Puppy Day was founded in 2006 […]
Spring is almost here, and with it, come the seasonal allergies. Some days it seems like you step outside into a thick cloud of pollen, ragweed, or even worse, mold. Thankfully humans have remedies that let us enjoy the outdoors without itchy eyes and inflamed sinuses. But what about our pets? They suffer from allergies […]
Jessie Holmes, a 43-year-old who came to Alaska from Alabama more than 20 years ago, earned his first victory in the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race early Friday. As the Anchorage Daily News reports, Holmes crossed under the burled arch in Nome around 2:55 a.m. Friday with 10 dogs on the line. He was pulled […]
Sláinte! St. Paddy’s Day is March 17, and there’s no better time to raise a glass to your Irish roots. Over 32 million Americans claim to come from Irish ancestry, which works out to roughly a tenth of the country. With some much Irish heritage in the US, you can’t escape shamrocks, leprechauns, and pints of Guinness […]
