Complaints that Purina pet food has sickened pets have been circulating on social media in recent weeks, sparking fear for dog and cat owners. But, as TODAY.com reports, Purina adamantly denies there are any issues with its products. “Pet parents continue to be understandably scared by an online rumor that there is an issue with […]
Since before World War II, guide dogs have been utilized worldwide. Dorothy Harrison Eustis, an American dog breeder residing in Switzerland, wrote about a guide dog program in Potsdam, Germany, in 1927. The article, about dogs being taught to be ears and eyes for German World War I veterans, was featured in “The Saturday Evening […]
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) created the Wild Horse and Burro Program to implement the Wild-Free Roaming Horses and Burros Act, passed by Congress in 1971. Broadly, the law declares wild horses and burros to be “living symbols of the historic and pioneer spirit of the West” and stipulates that the BLM and the […]
Bobi the Portuguese mastiff, who had comfortably clinched the title of the oldest dog ever by the time he died last October at the apparent age of 31, has been temporarily stripped of the recognition after doubts about his lifespan gave officials at Guinness World Records paws for thought. The canine’s demise made headlines around the globe and […]
Let’s be real. Who doesn’t love penguins? Why wouldn’t you? They are adorable, funny, diligent, devoted (they mate for life, you know), and just all around sweet flightless creatures that never hurt anybody. The sight of a small penguin waddling around in its icy homeland is truly endearing. But did you know that the number of […]
You might have seen the news that USDA Organic—known by many consumers for its round, green-and-white logo—recently upgraded some of its animal-welfare standards for farms participating in the program. Effective January 12, 2024, the new Organic Livestock and Poultry Standards (OLPS) Rule pput forth by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), reflects the long and […]
There’s a new dog breed being recognized by the American Kennel Club (AKC). On Jan. 3, the organization announced that the Lancashire heeler is the 201st recognized breed and newest member of the herding group, eligible to start competing in 2024. What are Lancashire heeler traits? According to the AKC, the Lancashire heeler is described as a […]
Our homes are our pets’ too, so why not embrace durable designs that hold up to muddy paws and the zoomies? Whether you’re looking for clever storage, bathing solutions or backyard dog structures, the stars of HGTV have ideas for it all. Here’s how they pull off stylish pet-friendly spaces. Mina Starsiak: Dedicated Doggie Spa Host of Good Bones and known canine-lover, Mina […]
Each year, millions of birds are captured from the wild or produced in captivity for commercial profit or human amusement, only to languish in conditions that fail to meet the instinctive behavioral and physical needs of these wild animals. That’s where the Avian Welfare Coalition’s (AWC) National Bird Day campaign comes in. The campaign aims to […]
It’s no fish tale. Giant goldfish have been showing up in freshwater lakes around the country. As NBC’s Today Show reports, it’s a development that has surprised people. “Honestly, I was in shock. I almost fell off my kayak,” Buffalo teacher and avid fisherman Mike Loughran said about the first time he saw a giant […]