The World Health Organization (WHO) states that September 28, 2022, will mark the 16th World Rabies Day. This year’s theme ‘Rabies: One Health, Zero Deaths’ will highlight the connection of the environment with both people and animals. One Health According to the WHO website, the COVID-19 pandemic has shown the stark vulnerabilities of health systems but […]
On September 18, Hurricane Fiona struck Puerto Rico’s southwest coast as it unleashed landslides, knocked the power grid out and ripped up asphalt from roads and flung the pieces around. Hundreds of people were evacuated or rescued across the island as floodwaters rose swiftly. Rushing rivers of brown water enveloped cars, first floors and even […]
September 22nd was established as National Elephant Appreciation Day in 1996 in honor of the largest land animal in the world. The holiday was founded by pachyderm lover Wayne Hepburn after his daughter gave him a paperweight of elephants on parade and he became fascinated by them. To some, it’s just another animal, but the more […]
Governor Gavin Newsom has signed legislation on the unregulated dog training industry. The law is the first ever to regulate dog trainers and require them to disclose any criminal convictions or civil judgments related to their business. AB 1901, also known as the Dog Trainer Sufficiency Act, states: Existing law establishes procedures, as administered by […]
Everyone loves their pets, especially with so many who added a furry family member during the pandemic. But unfortunately, “pet parenthood” keeps getting more expensive, even as other prices drop. Many families are finding their pets are putting a big strain on their budgets. A survey by the pet care site Rover has found that 90 percent […]
Pet Birth Defect Awareness Day is observed annually on September 13, to bring awareness about pet birth defects as well as their mental health. Pet birth defects can be caused by various things, but a responsible pet owner can help to avoid some causes. Inbreeding and over-breeding pets can cause the pet’s physical and behavioral […]
Queen Elizabeth II will be remembered for many things, among them her devotion to service and love of country. But as The Today Show reports, long before she became Britain’s monarch, Elizabeth had already displayed a different devotion and love — for animals. The dearly departed royal, who died September 8 at the age of 96, had […]
If you’re looking for a Dolly Parton pet costume ahead of Halloween or just need a blond bombshell wig for your dog, Dolly Parton wants you to check out her new pet line: Doggy Parton. In partnership with SportsPet Designs, the singer/songwriter, actress and author launched her new line of dog apparel and accessories this week, […]
As Science Daily reports, researchers have found that a suite of complementary tests can quantify changes in dogs suspected of suffering from cognitive decline. The approach could not only aid owners in managing their elderly canine’s care, but could also serve as a model for evaluating cognitive decline progression in — and treatments for — […]
Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex (aka Meghan Markle), were eager to give a home to a dog who was rescued from a breeding facility that shut down over alleged animal abuse and immediately connected with the 7-year-old beagle when they met her, a Los Angeles–based rescue organization said in an interview with […]