President Joe Biden pardoned two turkeys, Chocolate and Chip, on Monday as he discharged the presidential duty of the annual Thanksgiving turkey pardon. “The votes are in, they’ve been counted and verified, no ballot stuffing, no fowl play. The only red wave this season is going to be if German Shepherd Commander knocks over the cranberry […]
Each year, Rover’s Top Pet Names Report unveils the people, places, and events that defined the previous 12 months. This year is no different with new, unique names and trends inspired by 2022–spoiler alert, nostalgia was big this year. This year’s report draws from millions of user-submitted pet names provided by Rover pet parents over […]
One of the most beloved Thanksgiving traditions is back as the 2022 National Dog Show returns to NBC and Peacock after the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on Thursday, Nov. 24 at 12:00 p.m. local time. What is the National Dog Show? The National Dog Show is one of the most well-known dog shows in the world. Hosted by the Kennel Club […]
What would you do if you stumbled across a giant toad in the wild? Would you lean down, pick him up, give him a kiss, hoping that he turns into a Prince? Well, the National Park Service is warning people against kissing, or ugh, licking, the frogs. Many of us didn’t even realize this was a […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]