When you’re watching a dog show competition, you’ll see some handlers holding their hands aloft, capturing their dogs’ rapt attention. You might even see them put what’s in their hand into their shirts or mouths. As Daily Paws reports, it’s their “bait,” as it’s often referred to, their pup’s favorite food that keeps their attention and motivates […]
December 9 is the International Day of Veterinary Medicine, a special occasion that recognizes the tremendous efforts accomplished by veterinary professionals and organizations that put the health and welfare of animals first. From discovering the origins of this day to three reasons to celebrate its importance, here are a few ways everyone can support and […]
National Cat Lovers Month takes place during the month of December. This month-long celebration is the perfect time to slow down and appreciate your cat(s) — and to look for ways to help cats in need. If you don’t currently have a cat but you’ve been considering adoption, this would be the perfect time to look into […]
Three adult male manatees have been released into the wild after being rehabilitated by doctors at Sea World in Orlando, Florida. The manatees were rescued during multiple missions this year in April, June and July, according to the Florida Keys News Bureau and CNN. “Three animals in the same day … there’s nothing better,” Dolphin […]
President Joe Biden pardoned two turkeys, Chocolate and Chip, on Monday as he discharged the presidential duty of the annual Thanksgiving turkey pardon. “The votes are in, they’ve been counted and verified, no ballot stuffing, no fowl play. The only red wave this season is going to be if German Shepherd Commander knocks over the cranberry […]
Each year, Rover’s Top Pet Names Report unveils the people, places, and events that defined the previous 12 months. This year is no different with new, unique names and trends inspired by 2022–spoiler alert, nostalgia was big this year. This year’s report draws from millions of user-submitted pet names provided by Rover pet parents over […]
One of the most beloved Thanksgiving traditions is back as the 2022 National Dog Show returns to NBC and Peacock after the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on Thursday, Nov. 24 at 12:00 p.m. local time. What is the National Dog Show? The National Dog Show is one of the most well-known dog shows in the world. Hosted by the Kennel Club […]
What would you do if you stumbled across a giant toad in the wild? Would you lean down, pick him up, give him a kiss, hoping that he turns into a Prince? Well, the National Park Service is warning people against kissing, or ugh, licking, the frogs. Many of us didn’t even realize this was a […]
Pet Rescue Pilots, a nonprofit that brings pets at overcrowded shelters to their forever homes through cost-free plane trips, celebrated bringing 2,500 pets to their forever homes by embarking on a special flight for senior pets only. As NBC’s TODAY reports, in honor of November being Adopt a Senior Pet Month, the rescue flew 23 senior dogs […]
The American Humane organization is hosting its annual Hero Dog Awards — with the announcement of the winner coming on Veterans Day 2022. American Humane was founded in 1877, and was the country’s first national humane organization committed to animals. The Hero Dog Awards is a competition held to recognize America’s Hero Dogs in seven different categories: law […]