Pets come in all shapes and sizes, but sometimes sizes get a little out of hand. That’s why on October 11, we recognize World Pet Obesity Awareness Day to remind people to keep their pets healthy. When your pooch starts getting a little plump, you know it’s time for a few things . More walks, […]
It’s officially illegal to farm octopus in the state of California. Gov. Gavin Newsom has just signed the bipartisan bill (which had zero opponents) that criminalizes the farming of octopuses for human consumption, based on the ideas that the aquatic animals are “highly intelligent,” have “long-term memory,” and have “have a well-developed nervous system.” And, […]
Adopt a Dog Month, also known as Adopt a Shelter Dog Month, is celebrated annually in the month of October. Adopt a Dog Month is a time when multiple animal welfare organizations get together to encourage people to adopt a dog from the shelter. Sometimes, the month is also called Adopt a Shelter Dog Month or […]
Any animal lover who has lost a beloved pet is familiar with the Rainbow Bridge, a symbolic reference to the place where pets cross into eternity. When a pet dies, it is said to cross the Rainbow Bridge into a beautiful, peaceful place where it is healthy and happy again, awaiting the day it can […]
World Animal Day is an international day of action for animal rights and welfare celebrated annually on October 4, which just happens to be the feast day of Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals. World Animal Day was launched by cynologist Heinrich Zimmermann on March 24, 1925, at the Sport Palace in Berlin, Germany. The event was an immediate success with over 5,000 people attending! Although […]
Fat Bear Week is back, and this year’s contestants are a giant, fuzzy dream for the competition’s 10th anniversary. As USA Today reports, the initial Monday announcement was postponed until Tuesday following a gruesome attack captured on web cameras when one bear attacked and killed another one. However, the bracket was announced Tuesday celebrating the battle of the […]
Sometimes your dog, being a dog, will do things like roll in poo or something dead and decaying, or just get skunked, and of course he’ll need and get a bath. But your dog needs a regular wash schedule, too. The question is, how often does your dog really need it? How often should you […]
This first week in October is National Walk Your Dog Week! According to the official website, WYDW was founded in 2010 by Celebrity Pet Lifestyle Expert and Animal Advocate Colleen Paige, with the goal of bringing awareness to the ever-increasing problem of canine behavior issues and canine obesity in America. Initially founded for October 1st as […]
If you have your own cat roomie, you might have noticed they give a lot away with their body language. But, have you ever looked across the room to find your cat completely still, and holding direct eye contact without blinking? Or perhaps you’ve noticed them kneading on the sofa next to you while staring […]
For decades, animal rescue organizations around the world have worked diligently to facilitate safe adoptions across international borders and give more animals a chance to find a forever home. As The Daily Paws reports, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) hopes to bolster the safety of these adoptions with updated dog importation regulations. Beginning […]