They work in the rain, sleet and snow, too, and on September 8, Dog Walkers have got their own pet holiday. National Dog Walker Appreciation Day is an officially recognized observation founded in 2016 by Wag!, the on-demand app that connects dog owners with trusted dog walkers, for the men and women who walk millions […]
Cats can be extremely foreign to some people. If you’re allergic or just consider yourself a dog person, you might find yourself at a loss for how to hold a cat. But even if you’re a certified cat lover, odds are you’ll learn something useful from this viral TikTok about all the ways to cradle a kitty. “The […]
The term “holistic” has grown in popularity over the past years. As a caring pet parent, you may think of it as a healthy way of life. Which it is! In fact, “holistic” is commonly thought of as an approach that treats the mind, body and spirit, characterized by the treatment of the whole person, […]
An estimated 3,000 pets were still missing more than a week after deadly wildfires ripped through Maui in August 2023 and left thousands of people – many of whom had companion animals – homeless. The Conversation asked Sarah DeYoung, who has conducted research in Hawaii and studies what happens to pets after disasters, to explain why rescuing companion […]
Indiana Jones may have had ophidiophobia, the fear of snakes, but Harrison Ford does not particularly hate them. In fact, Ford said in his younger days, he might have made friends with the new species named after him. “The snake’s got eyes you can drown in, and he spends most of the day sunning himself […]
Since 2011, cat lovers around the world have celebrated Black Cat Appreciation Day on August 17th. It’s a day to celebrate and appreciate the black cats in your life. If you don’t already have a black-furred feline friend but have been thinking about adopting one, Black Cat Appreciation Day is an excellent day to visit […]
August is Clear The Shelters Month, an annual, nationwide pet adoption campaign. Since 2015, Clear the Shelters has helped more than 860,000 pets find new homes. If you’re ready to adopt, the first thing you need to do is check out these Pet Adoption Tips from Hill’s Science Diet. And then, do an online search […]
A massive and notoriously mischievous black bear has been captured after more than a year on the run following a string of break-ins in California. The 500lbs (227kg) bear, known to fans as “Hank the Tank,” is believed to have broken into 21 homes in the Lake Tahoe area since 2022. It also turns out […]
A boat carrying tourists and experts spotted three killer whales feeding in Monterey Bay while on a recent California whale-watching tour. As the Monterey Bay Whale Watch boat approached the creatures, experts onboard realized that they had actually found something much more surprising: They had discovered a trio of offshore killer whales, including two adults and […]
When Fancy Feast debuted in the early 1980s, one of its selling points was its “moist and delicious” gourmet cat foods in flavors that could win over even the most discerning feline. One of the brand’s earliest commercials featured a white Persian cat who politely ate an entire can of its Beef and Liver Feast, while telling its owner […]