May is National Pet Month, and what better way to celebrate than by stocking up on essential supplies (and a few splurges) for your favorite furry family member… especially if they’re on sale? Amazon is holding their first ever Amazon Pet Day on May 2, a 24-hour sales event where shoppers can expect discounts on […]
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The 2022 Avian Flu outbreak is Killing Bald Eagles across the U.S.
Among the latest victims of the bird flu outbreak sweeping across the country: the national bird of the United States. Bald eagles in 14 states died after contracting bird flu, and eagles in another two states are suspected of falling ill with the highly pathogenic avian influenza, or HPAI, according to data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In […]
April 21st is National Bulldogs are Beautiful Day!
A face only a Bulldog mom could love? Bulldogs are known for the stocky physique, wrinkly faces, and short snouts. While not the most elegant of dogs, bulldogs are beloved by many. Bulldogs are Beautiful Day aims to show this appreciation through celebrating this yes, cute and lovable breed. According to the website Days of […]
Endangered Rhino Numbers growing in India National Park, thanks to Anti-Poaching and Monsoon Protection
Once nearing extinction, the number of greater one-horned rhinoceroses in India is rising – thanks to anti-poaching efforts and mud platforms that keep the massive animals safe from monsoon flooding. Ninety percent of the one-horned rhinos that exist live in India’s Kaziranga National Park, where a census was taken in March. That census showed the […]
It’s National Pet ID Week
Statistics show that one out of three pets become lost at some point in their lifetime, and missing pets rarely find their way home. Approximately 10 million pets are lost or stolen in the United States each year, and more than 6 million animals wind up in the nation’s animal shelters. Given that dogs and […]
Pokemon Go developer Niantic reveals AR Pet Game, “Peridot”
Niantic, the developer behind the blockbuster success Pokémon Go, has announced its next augmented reality game, chock full of adorable creatures. Called Peridot, the game is all about caring for and breeding magical critters. Think of it like Pokémon Go crossed with a Tamagotchi, with some real-world and AR elements tossed in. Here’s the basic […]
A New Study has found that Affection from Dogs could Ease Physical Pain in Humans
Ask any dog parent if time with their pup can cure any ailment, and you would probably be met with a resounding, “Yes!” Most dog parents claim that time with your pooch can help cure most ailments. But, as Daily Paws reports, a new study is putting scientific evidence behind this assertion. In the study, Canadian researchers […]
For National Dog Bite Prevention Week, Experts Host a Facebook Live Event and Provide Tips to Lower Your Risk
Dogs are invaluable members of our families and communities, serving as particularly important sources of love and support during the past two years of pandemic-related stress and uncertainty. Dog bites, however, remain a serious public health risk, with more than 4.5 million people bitten by dogs each year in the United States. During National Dog Bite […]
A Kennel Cough Outbreak in Florida is Worrying Pet Owners Across the Country
With COVID-19 still on the mind of many Americans, there’s another virus spreading around South Florida affecting a different segment of the population: dogs. Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex, also known as “kennel cough” or “canine cough,” is caused by a group of viruses and bacteria, including the flu, that affects the respiratory tract of dogs. It can […]
Endangered Blue-Eyed Black Lemur Born at Florida Zoo: ‘We Have Many Reasons to Celebrate’
The Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens recently welcomed a new resident with startling peepers. Last week, the Florida zoo announced the birth of a Blue-Eyed Black Lemur at their facility. The new arrival is the second infant for parents “Hendricks” and “Hemsworth,” a blue-eyed black lemur pair who were moved into the zoo in 2017. This […]