September is thought of as the start of school, the beginning of football season, and the advent of Autumn, but the American Kennel Club (AKC) wants everyone to know that it’s also Responsible Dog Ownership month. So while you’re planning your seasonal fun, consider these seven ways from the AKC to celebrate your dog and […]
The death of a beloved pet, whether it’s the family dog, a furry kitty, or something a little more obscure, is a sad occasion. Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day on August 28 is the day that we remember the pets that are no longer with us. Whilst the pain of losing a pet somewhat heals over […]
Earlier this month, a 15-year-old horse named Lady collapsed and died on a Manhattan street after working a carriage ride – just two months after becoming a NYC carriage horse – reigniting calls to ban the practice. The incident, which happened in sweltering heat, occurred shortly after another carriage horse, Ryder, collapsed in 2022, leading […]
National Dog Day is on August 26, so get ready to celebrate dogs of all breeds, shapes and sizes, and in fact, why not celebrate all our furry friends in the best ways possible? Whether you like big dogs or small dogs, every pup should be celebrated on National Dog Day. Can you believe that […]
There are several reasons a dog might drink more water than usual, from hot weather and diet to medications and underlying health issues. As Chewy petMD reports, the best course of action for a dog’s excessive thirst depends on the reason for their increased water intake and their overall behavior. In some cases, no action […]
If you’re struggling to decide what to do towards the end of August, then you may be relieved to know that one special day is National Take Your Cat to the Vet Day (unless you don’t have a cat, that is). Bizarre though this might sound, there is, in fact, a very legitimate purpose to […]
When summertime temperatures soar and humidity makes the air feel thick and downright oppressive—even dangerous—we humans aren’t the only ones who suffer. In fact, our canine family members in their furry coats might suffer in the sweltering summer heat even more than we do. But you can help your beloved pup beat the heat with […]
“Clear the Shelters” is an annual, month-long, nationwide campaign held annually in the month of August, and it’s focused on promoting pet adoption and fundraising for animal shelters and rescues. What it Is and How it Works “Clear the Shelters” is a campaign that encourages people to adopt pets from local shelters and rescue organizations […]
Dan Burton heard of pigs with electric blue meat in California years ago from an old-timer he used to hunt with, but he’d brushed it off as urban legend. So when he cut open a dead wild “feral” pig in Monterey County, California, this past February, he was surprised to see blue fat— vivid, “7/11 slushie” blue—beneath […]
August 15th is National Check The Chip Day — a day to check on your pets’ microchips and make sure they’re not only working, but that all your contact information is up-to-date. Microchips are extremely important for keeping your pets safe. Many lost dogs and cats reunite with their pet parents thanks solely to their […]