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 […]
An animal shelter in Pennsylvania reached a milestone this Christmas season, celebrating one of the rare moments where less is more. The Adams county SPCA, which houses dogs, cats and other homeless, abandoned or lost animals, was empty for the first time in 47 years, according to a Facebook post from the shelter, reported by CNN. The SPCA in […]
1. The Gift of Dog Art OK, it doesn’t get easier than this and it’s really a great gift that any dog lover would adore. Simply put “dog art” into a Google or Etsy search and there are scores of artists who will take a pic and make it into art. Yes, yes, but you don’t have […]
It’s December, which means many have put up their holiday decor, including Christmas trees. As People magazine reports, Christmas tree adds a festive flair to any home but can also bring added issues for pet owners. Cats and dogs are often curious about new things, and brightly lit, ornament-covered, present-surrounded trees are no exception. To help […]
There was once a time when the likes of Kim Kardashian, Gigi Hadid, Hailey Bieber and Kendall Jenner were fashion’s campaign mainstays, appearing everywhere from Jacquemus to Marc Jacobs and everything in between. But something’s shifted and it appears there are some new pups in town. So, are dogs the new it-girls? As High Paw reports, in fashion brand and designers attempts to present something […]