Pet Rescue Pilots, a nonprofit that brings pets at overcrowded shelters to their forever homes through cost-free plane trips, celebrated bringing 2,500 pets to their forever homes by embarking on a special flight for senior pets only. As NBC’s TODAY reports, in honor of November being Adopt a Senior Pet Month, the rescue flew 23 senior dogs […]
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The 2022 American Humane Hero Dog Awards will be announced on Veterans Day!
The American Humane organization is hosting its annual Hero Dog Awards — with the announcement of the winner coming on Veterans Day 2022. American Humane was founded in 1877, and was the country’s first national humane organization committed to animals. The Hero Dog Awards is a competition held to recognize America’s Hero Dogs in seven different categories: law […]
This “Frozen” Star Sings to Homeless Dogs for big Adoption Event
Shelter dogs can make people feel thrills, chills, amazement, excitement and some of the greatest joys on Earth. Just ask the animal lovers who have orchestrated a massive dog rescue event on November 8 at the Big Apple Circus at Lincoln Center in New York City. As NBC’s TODAY Show reports, at the event, more […]
It’s National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week – Here are 6 Ways to Show Yours!
Each year, the first full week of November is dedicated to celebrating and showing gratitude towards the lifesaving work provided by animal shelters and rescues nationwide. As a vital part of the communities they serve, animal shelters and rescues devote themselves tirelessly to bettering the lives of not only homeless animals, but also owned pets […]
Here’s How to Introduce Dogs and Kids
When it comes to introducing dogs and young kids, it’s always best to be proactive rather than reactive. If you already have a dog and plan to add a small human in the near future, the website Daily Paws offers the following tips: Because the sound of crying babies can be distressing to some dogs, play recordings of […]
November First is Cook For Your Pets Day!
Our pets give us unconditional love, companionship, and attention, so it’s the least we can do to return their efforts on National Cook For Your Pets Day on November 1! While we tend to feed our pets with food bought from the store, spending a day cooking for our pet is more than just a […]
What is a “Family Friendly” Dog?
What do we mean when we say that a dog is “good with kids” or “family-friendly?” In an interview with The Daily Paws, Meghan Connolly, DVM, owner of Atlantic Veterinary Behavior in Gaithersburg, Md., stated that the ideal dog for a home with kids is one that’s relatively easygoing and on the calmer side. These traits will […]
Sarah Ferguson posts photos of Queen Elizabeth’s corgis at their new home
Queen Elizabeth II’s corgis are settling into their new home. Following the death of the late monarch on September 8, it was shared by a source close to Prince Andrew that the queen’s two corgis would be moving to his home at Royal Lodge on the Windsor estate, one which he still shares with his ex-wife, Sarah […]
A New Pilot Program Pairs Robotic Pets with Senior Citizens to Combat Loneliness
To combat feelings of loneliness and anxiety, a new pilot program in partnership with Joy for All Companion Pets provides lifelike robotic therapy pets to the elderly. “Joy for All Companion Pets are designed to bring comfort, companionship, and fun to elder loved ones. Our interactive cats and pup are all about an ease-of-care and convenience that […]
Busch’s New Turkey Broth ‘Beer’ Is Brewed Just for Dogs
Back in the 1980s, times were simple, and a beer tasted like beer. Maybe you drank Busch because the price point was right, and that was that. But as Food & Wine reports, craft beer began to emerge in the ’90s, beer began to change. Brewers started adding all sorts of flavors, and these days you have […]