You may be spending a good bit of time right now finalizing — and, of course, implementing — your resolutions for the new year. But as CNN reports, have you thought about what might be optimal for your best friend and furry companion? Here are some new year’s resolutions experts say can benefit both you […]
Category: Pets
Fact Check: Could a Cat Become Speaker of the House?
Last week’s road to electing a new Speaker of the House felt like a 15 Round Boxing Match, and the surreal nature of much of the week’s events left some on social media pondering some bizarre alternatives. Among these is that a cat could preside instead of a House member (or even, indeed, a human […]
Why the U.S. Big Cat Public Safety Act Law matters
The U.S. just sent a powerful example to the world about our commitment to the protection of tigers, and to the broader goal of conserving and restoring nature and biodiversity across the globe. On December 20, President Biden signed into law the Big Cat Public Safety Act Law, which will provide much-needed oversight of captive tigers in the […]
It’s National Pet Travel Safety Day. Here’s how to Do It Right.
Even if your pets normally stay at home when you vacation, you never know when they’ll need to travel with you during an evacuation. Travel can be, and evacuations are certainly stressful for both you and your pets, but with careful planning and preparation, you can minimize all of your fears and help your pet […]
President Biden signs the Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act into Law
In a long-awaited victory for Animal Rights organizations, the Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act was signed into law by President Biden on December 23. The news comes shortly after the bill was passed by both the House and then the U.S. Senate by a vote of 83-11 as part of the National Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 7776). But of course the big winner […]
New Research shows Whales play a Vital Role in Attacking the Climate Crisis
The world’s largest whales are more than just astonishing creatures. As CNN reports, much like the ocean, soil and forests, new research shows that whales can help save humanity from the accelerating climate crisis by sequestering and storing planet-heating carbon emissions. In a paper published earlier this month in the journal Trends in Ecology & Evolution, climate […]
Four Lion Cubs from War-Torn Ukraine have Found Sanctuary in U.S., but the Crisis Isn’t Over
Four lion cubs born at breeding facilities in Ukraine and orphaned during the war have found sanctuary in the United States. As NBC’s TODAY reports, the three female cubs — Stefania, Lesya, Prada — and male cub, Taras, journeyed for 36 hours, fleeing sporadic bombings and drone attacks in their home country to a new […]
England soccer players adopt a stray cat named Dave after the World Cup in Qatar
England’s hopes of lifting the World Cup might have been dashed, but Manchester City duo Kyle Walker and John Stones did not want to leave Qatar completely empty-handed — hence they will be taking home a stray cat befriended by the team at their training base. As Reuters reports, England came up short against France at this […]
Want a Puppy for Christmas? Here’s How to Avoid Getting Scammed
The Better Business Bureau is warning that 80% of sponsored pet advertisements online may be fake. With the countless online scams popping up each day, it’s a shocking statistic for pet-lovers to hear that 35% of recent online scams have to do with our furry loved ones. If you’re looking to bring a new pet, especially a […]
Toledo Zoo welcomes Twin Polar Bear Cubs
The Toledo Zoo has announced the birth of two polar bear cubs, the first time polar bears have been born at the facility since 2012, according to an Instagram post from the zoo. The two bundles of joy were born December 1st to 24-year-old mother Crystal and 18-year-old father Nuka. So far, the cubs’ gender is still […]