Category: Pets

Chonkers the Massive Stellar Sea Lion Draws Similar-Sized Crowds in the Bay Area

Stellar Sea Lions sun themselves on a rock

An intrepid sea lion nicknamed Chonkers is waddling his way into the hearts of tourists and locals who have flocked to San Francisco’s Pier 39 for a glimpse of the massive pinniped. As The Associated Press (AP) reports, visitors have been snapping photos and taking selfies in front of the docks as the Steller sea […]

The Results Are In! Jackie and Shadow’s Eaglets Have Names

Two bald eagles perched on a high tree branch

The Big Bear Valley 3rd grade has chosen… the naming contest winners for Jackie and Shadow’s eaglets this year are SANDY and LUNA, according to Friends Of Big Bear Valley (FOBBV), the nonprofit group that monitors the bonded pair’s Eagle Nest Cam. Chick 1’s name is Sandy with 30 student votes. Chick 2’s name is […]

Golden Tempo’s First Place Finish makes Cherie DeVaux the First Female Trainer to win at the Kentucky Derby

Statue of jockey on horse in front of Churchill Downs racetrack

For the first time in 152 years — HISTORY IS MADE!!! As ESPN reports, after being asked all week about the possibility of becoming the first woman to train a Kentucky Derby winner, Cherie DeVaux was nearly speechless when Golden Tempo charged from the back of the pack Saturday to make history for her. “I’m […]

It’s Adopt a Shelter Pet Day – Are You Ready to Bring Home Your New Best Friend?

National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day words and logo

April 30 is National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day, a day created to raise awareness for the millions of animals waiting for their forever homes in shelters across the country. Are you ready to bring home your new best friend? Your local shelter is a great place to start your search! To ensure your shelter […]

What You Need to Know about Lipomas in Dogs

Elderly dog panting on grass

Lipomas, or fatty tumors, are fairly common benign growths in senior dogs. Lipomas are commonly found on breeds such as Doberman pinschers, Weimaraners, and Labrador retrievers, possibly because fatty tumor growths are easier to spot on short-coated dogs. However, they can, and do, show up on any dog, including mixed breeds. Here are some tips from The Daily […]

It’s Time to Bring Up that Hairball… Awareness

It might not be as glamorous as Christmas or as flashy as Halloween, but the last Friday every April is a time for all cat parents to celebrate a very important “holiday.” National Hairball Awareness Day falls on April 24th this year! Well, perhaps “celebrate” is the wrong word. National Hairball Awareness Day serves as […]