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Reading Time: 2 minutes The full product name of this collar is actually: “Soft Velvet Safe Cat Bell Collar, Adjustable Mini Collar Bling Diamante with Bells, Safety Quick Release Collars Belt 11 inch for Small Dogs and Cats (Black)” I ordered it off of Amazon for $8.98. There were a couple of key things that made me want to…
Reading Time: 2 minutes The American Kennel Club recently announced the winners of the 2020 AKC 2nd Annual Trick Dog Competition. This virtual event was open to Elite Performers, AKC’s highest level of trick dogs. More than 100 competitors from 29 states and Canada submitted videos of performances. These were judged by three AKC approved CGC Evaluators. The winners…
Reading Time: 5 minutes In July 2020, a Fairfield, California, woman told the Better Business Bureau that she had attempted to purchase a Yorkshire terrier puppy from an online seller who would accept payment only via mobile apps or gift cards. As instructed, she initially paid $600 for the puppy by purchasing a pair of $300 Vanilla cards and…
Reading Time: 2 minutes Well, I’m definitely filing this one under the “you learn something new every day,” category… Today, I came across a press release that stated that a lot of people seem to think their pup’s paws smell like corn chips. I’m not sure if I have ever smelled my own dog’s feet, but, I decided to…
Reading Time: < 1 minute Daisy and Buddy are the top dog names of 2020 according to a press release from My Dog’s Name (mydogsname.com), a website for finding the perfect name for a new dog. According to mydogsname.com, the findings about names were determined by the 8.3 million dog owners who used our site so far this year. “With…
Reading Time: 2 minutes Elizabeth Cee knew little about cats when she started to help a group of felines that was living in a college car park. She was surprised to learn that they have different personalities, complex emotions and learning behaviours, just as humans do. Her inspiration evolved into a desire to help them in whatever way she…
Reading Time: 2 minutes The Pet Independent Innovation Awards program recently announced in a press release the winners of their 2020 Awards program showcasing the products, services and companies that drive innovation and exemplify the best in Pet industry across the globe. The mission of the Pet Independent Innovation Awards is to honor excellence and recognize the creativity, hard…
Reading Time: 3 minutes UPS is working with two non-profit organizations to upcycle thousands of old uniforms into dog leashes. According to a press release, UPS is donating the finished leashes to Best Friends Animal Society’s Lifesaving Center in Atlanta, where they’ll be used and also go home with dogs adopted at the center. “I love these leashes,” said Lisa…
Reading Time: < 1 minute Happy Thanksgiving to you and your pets from Wow My Pet Did That! You can print out a free Thanksgiving card below: Thanksgiving card
Reading Time: 3 minutes For many, the National Dog show on Thanksgiving Day is a tradition. This year, some new dogs will be joining in on the event. The National Dog Show will feature three new American Kennel Club-sanctioned breeds on Thanksgiving Day during the annual two-hour TV special on NBC. The Barbet and the Dogo Argentino entries earned…
Reading Time: 2 minutes So, my sister sent me an email today strongly recommending this Christmas tree ornament that she found on the I heart dogs website. According to the iheartdogs.com site, “This gorgeous 3d layered, wooden ornament does something wonderful – it feeds shelter dogs.” Purchasing it provides 10 healthmeals for hungry pups in need. As a nice…
Reading Time: 5 minutes The holidays are rapidly approaching. Lots of gifts are available for the cat and/or dog lover. But what about those who adore their pet chickens? Well, as a chicken lover myself, all of the following items are on my own wish list. Hint. (Hint…hint. Friends and family, if you’re reading this…) Plus, most of these…
Reading Time: 6 minutes To celebrate the premiere of “The Pack” on Nov. 20, Amazon Prime Video has created an extraordinary PACKED WEEKEND, offering one-of-a-kind, pup-centric experiences. “The Pack,” is a new global unscripted series that celebrates the unrivaled bond between dogs and their human companions. Hosted by gold medalist Lindsey Vonn and her canine co-host Lucy, the series…
Reading Time: 2 minutes According to a press release, Walmart is announcing the launch of Walmart Pet Care – a full-service pet care offering bringing customers pet care programs in one place, including Walmart Pet Insurance and pet care services like dog-walking and pet sitting. “We’re on a mission to help families live better – and that goes for…
Reading Time: 2 minutes Now is the PURRFECT time to check out the fabulous multitude of cats competing for prizes on The Cat Fanciers’ Association Virtual Cat Competition web site, according to a press release from The Cat Fanciers’ Association. What is a VCC? VCC was conceived to help promote the enormous variety of pedigreed cats to the public…
Reading Time: < 1 minute After seeing an increase in the number of calls from concerned pet owners about potential misuse of common cleaning items, the veterinary toxicology specialists at Pet Poison Helpline put together a brief video highlighting the dangers of using these products, and how to safely protect pets (and family members) during this pandemic. The video can…
Reading Time: < 1 minute We recently wrote about the “Presidential Dogs” exhibition, which will be on display through January 2021 at The AKC Museum of the Dog in New York City. If you can’t make it in person, you might want to do what we did, which is take advantage of the museum’s virtual tour. For a suggested $1…
Reading Time: 2 minutes News provided by AKC Museum of the Dog The “Presidential Dogs” exhibition will be on display through January 2021 at The AKC Museum of the Dog. The exhibition looks back on the different breeds of dogs that have lived at the White House. It will explore their history, highlight specific dogs that were owned by…
Reading Time: 2 minutes The Good Camp, a marketing and public relations agency recently announced the success of its intensive two-week campaign to save its nonprofit client, CatCafe Lounge, from closure. According to a press release, negative effects of COVID meant the Los Angeles-based CatCafe might have to close its doors, but The Good Camp helped the cafe stay…
Reading Time: 2 minutes If you’re concerned your cat is putting on a few extra pounds, you might find information about The Little Cat’s Cat Wheel to be of interest. The wheel, like it sounds, is sort of like a giant, (but technologically smart) hamster wheel for cats. According to a press release from The Little Cat, Smart Cat…
Reading Time: 3 minutes A team of psychologists at the Universities of Sussex and Portsmouth recently released a study on human and cat communication, which found that it is possible to build rapport with a cat by using an eye-narrowing technique. “The role of cat eye narrowing movements in cat-human communication,” was published online in the Nature journal Scientific…
Reading Time: 2 minutes Barkyours.com is an online retail marketplace that connects artists and makers of dog-inspired crafts with consumers looking to purchase unique, breed-specific merchandise. “BarkYours is a platform for artists and makers that are so inspired by their dogs, they’re creating clothing, crafts and art in honor of them,” says Corey Abramowitz, Founder of BarkYours.com. “The…