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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
People magazine reports that Florida wildlife officials are breathing a sigh of relief as they tout the success of an experimental feeding program that was implemented in December to try and help save starving manatees. According to AP, the program, officials visited the warm waters around Florida power plants — where the marine mammals like […]
The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center reached over 400,000 cases in 2021, assisting thousands of concerned pet parents and helping keep, more specifically, 401,550 animals safe. As the COVID-19 pandemic continued to impact people and pets throughout 2021, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (APCC) saw a 22 percent increase in calls related to potential […]
The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the governing body of dog sports in the United States, and leading advocate for dogs, today announced YuMOVE® as the official dog joint supplement sponsor of the AKC. The brands are teaming up to educate and help U.S. dog owners prevent, maintain and improve their dogs’ joint health and mobility, at every […]
Petco Love (formerly known as The Petco Foundation), a nonprofit dedicated to saving pet lives, announces $1 million in assistance to organizations helping pets and pet families affected by the war in Ukraine. Funds will be distributed immediately to organizations aiding shelters, rescues, and pet families fleeing the war-torn country and to support future recovery efforts and needs as […]