Celebrated annually beginning on the first Sunday in August (this year, August 4 thru 10), it’s International Assistance Dog Week (IADW). The event was created to recognize all the devoted, hardworking assistance dogs helping individuals mitigate their disability related limitations. Assistance dogs literally transform the lives of their human partners with debilitating physical and mental […]
Whether exploring a new or familiar park, lapping up a beach day, or walking around the neighborhood, some of the best memories are made when hanging outside with your pup. You already do so much to protect them, like keeping them leashed or popping them in a safety vest in the water. But what about when it comes to the sun’s […]
Have you ever looked at your pup and thought, they deserve to be famous? Now’s your chance to make it happen. Vogue magazine has announced the launch of the Dogue competition, where one lucky hound will land their very own digital Dogue cover—appearing alongside some of our favorite celebrity canines later this month. Applying is easy: just download the Vogue […]
Today is the perfect time to celebrate the shelter dog in your life, because the first of August serves as the Universal Birthday for Shelter Dogs, also known as “DOGust 1st.” Thousands of dogs are adopted from shelters across the country every year, and many are brought into new homes with no way of knowing […]
National Mutt Day, also known as National Mixed Breed Dog Day, was created in 2005 by Celebrity Pet & Family Lifestyle Expert and Animal Rescue / Welfare Advocate, Colleen Paige, and is celebrated twice annually, both on July 31st and December 2nd. National Mutt Day is all about embracing, saving and celebrating mixed breed dogs. […]
While most of us want to vacation with our pets, sometimes that’s just not possible. Choosing a responsible boarding facility, pet hotel, or in-home caregiver requires some due diligence so both you and your beloved furry pal are comfortable while you’re gone. To help put your mind at ease, the pet loving experts at Daily […]
Global Tiger Day is celebrated every year on July 29th as a way to raise awareness about this magnificent but endangered big cat. The tiger enjoys the reputation of being the largest of the world’s big cats, and is easily identified with its distinctive orange and black stripes on its face and body. International Tiger […]
The 4th DAA is excited to partner with the Sonoma County Fair to bring the World’s Ugliest Dog Contest to the masses! The World’s Ugliest Dog Contest, long a staple of Petaluma’s annual fair, is moving to a new venue, organizers of the event announced earlier this year. Although it was already announced that the […]
As daylight hit Kerrville, Texas, and the surrounding areas, the full impact of the devastation from the July 4 flood event was revealed. There was a loss of life, and many people were unaccounted for. While these were the headlines that dominated the news for days, as A-Z Animals reports, there were also hundreds of […]
Astronomers have said “The Dog Days of Summer” refer to the hottest days in late July and early August when Sirius known as the dog star appears in the sky before the sun. And those days can be especially tough on pets. When the weather gets blazing hot, it’s important to keep your dog protected from […]