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Reading Time: < 1 minute Mattel, Inc. and Universal Pictures recently announced plans to develop a live-action motion picture – “Wishbone” – based on the hit television series from the nineties about the iconic well-read Jack Russell terrier who would imagine himself as the hero of stories from classic literature. “Wishbone” is the first theatrical film collaboration between Mattel Films…
Reading Time: 4 minutes Film, theatre, television and commercial actor Matt Shevin, whose credits include starring in the 2020 Lifetime TV movie “Her Secret Family Killer” and “The Bold and the Beautiful,” has kept busy during the COVID-19 quarantine by co-starring opposite his 8-year-old Blue Nose Pit Bull, Ricky. So far, Matt has shot 68 videos, recreating iconic movie…
Reading Time: < 1 minute I hope you enjoy this animated cartoon short! I had the idea for it last night and, as with just about everything I create on the computer, it took on a life of its own, ending up different than I planned. But I’m still happy with the way it came it and, hopefully, it will…
Reading Time: 3 minutes Someone in a backyard chicken group we below to on social media posed the question, “What does everyone do with their chicken feathers?” We definitely took an interest since we have baskets, tins cans, and a few vases with loose feathers we’ve picked up over time and have been planning to put to use. Below…
Reading Time: 3 minutes Do you have a cat lover in your life with a birthday or other special occasion coming up? We went exploring for cute and special cat-related items at Walmart and at least one of the following gifts might just fit the bill. 1. The ancient Egyptians were fascinated with cats. This Sandstone Bastet Cat Jewelry/Trinket…
Reading Time: 4 minutes Update: Aug. , 2020 — Voting for the contest has come to a close. $14,146 was raised for the Helen WoodWard Animal Center. If you’re interested in buying a calendar, please use this link to pre-order. We already pre-ordered our calendar because we entered Meadow in it and, like all pets entered, she will appear…
Reading Time: < 1 minute We’re joining in on Feline Friday hosted by Comedy Plus. Want to join too? It’s simple. All you have to do is: Post a picture, drawing, cartoon or video of a cat (They may be silly or cute). Here’s the video we posted: Remember, adopt cats! More Forever Homes, more often!
Reading Time: 2 minutes To help encourage more adoptions, the PEDIGREE brand will cover the adoption fees (up to $200 USD) for new pet parents who adopt a dog and purchase two bags of PEDIGREE dog food (15 lbs. or more), Saturday, Aug. 1 through Oct. 31, 2020. The brand and its charitable organization, PEDIGREE Foundation, have a long-standing…
Reading Time: 2 minutes No matter what is going on in the world, the unconditional bond shared with pets is a constant source of joy for many. That’s why the Catherine Violet Hubbard Animal Sanctuary is inviting people to celebrate their favorite animals one high five at a time through the #HighFiveForPaws challenge. Simply post on social media a…
Reading Time: 5 minutes Your summer vacation plans probably look a little different this year. For many families, that may mean skipping the airport and loading up the car for a family road trip. If you’re planning a trip before the end of summer and bringing your dog along, here are some tips: Pack Fido a suitcase too: Well,…
Reading Time: 2 minutes A company is creating robotic companion animals “designed to delight and improve the quality of life for anyone who cannot have a live pet.” The robot, called Tombot, was originally designed to meet the specific medical needs of seniors with dementia and many who have invested have family members who suffer from dementia, but, according…
Reading Time: < 1 minute According to Pet Industry Market Size & Ownership Statistics of APPA (American Pet Products Association), total U.S. pet industry expenditures in 2019 is $95.7 billion and $99 billion in 2020. And, according to The World Pet Markets Trend, the U.S. has long been the leader for the world pet market. Hanasan—a Korean company specializing in…
Reading Time: 2 minutes It just rained and I’m sitting here listening to the frogs outside who are pretty happy about that. They are usually pretty quiet, but, when it rains, they seem to all decide it’s time to make noise. It made me decide it would be fun to re-share some frog audio that I made last summer….
Reading Time: < 1 minute CareCredit, a promotional financing solution for pet care, and PetDesk, a provider of veterinary client communications software, have partnered to provide the first mobile pet health app with integrated financing options. The PetDesk platform supports proactive planning through health reminders and appointment scheduling, and Two-Way Messaging and Video Chat extend access to care. With CareCredit’s…
Reading Time: 2 minutes Born unable to move his back legs, the only way Opie, a hedgehog, could get around was by scooting on his belly and dragging his back legs behind him. Seeing his determination, Opie’s mom wanted to do everything she could to help Opie walk on his own. After hopping online to do some research, she…
Reading Time: 3 minutes The Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC) — the nation’s leading source on parasitic diseases that threaten the health of pets and people — recently issued the CAPC Top 10 Cities Monthly HOOKWORM Report for June 2020 — with Rockford, Illinois, topping the list as #1 across the country. “The recent outbreak of COVID-19, with its…
Reading Time: < 1 minute We’re participating in the Brian’s Home Thankful Thursday blog hop, which you can participate in here: https://brianshomeblog.com/2020/07/thankful-thursday-blog-hop-sunshine-on-my-shoulders.html So, here goes: Today is my birthday, so I’m thankful for 51 years so far. Also, I’m very thankful for all the regular and new visitors to this blog! It makes me so happy to see people come…
Reading Time: 2 minutes One of the most common struggles for people living with autism spectrum disorder is socializing with others. Previous research has shown that dogs can serve as social catalysts, and that children with autism may feel more comfortable speaking and socializing in the presence of a therapy dog. However, in a new study, researchers at the…
Reading Time: 2 minutes I belong to a number of backyard chicken groups on Facebook and they are all very helpful for getting answers to questions about chicken behavior, building better chicken hutches, and much more. But, recently, one of the groups — Silkie Chickens — has taken on an unexpected twist! And it’s heating up summer for a…
Reading Time: < 1 minute This is only our second blog hop, and yet we have already met so many great people and animals! Today’s blog hop is the Thankful Thursday blog hop started by https://brianshomeblog.com You can get the code to enter by clicking here and also post the things for which we are most thankful on your blog…
Reading Time: 3 minutes Are you good at telling what mood your cat is in? Or do you find yourself perplexed when trying to figure out what your fluffy friend is thinking? Research from the University of Guelph has found that some people are skilled “cat whisperers” who excel at deciphering subtle differences in the faces of cats and…
Reading Time: < 1 minute We learned today that the Dog Writers Association of America is accepting award nominations for the DWAA 2020 Writing Competition. It was only this past February, that we attended the awards ceremony for the DWAA 2019 competition in New Jersey. We had a great time meeting other dog lovers, writers, and other people involved in…