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Reading Time: 3 minutes LOS ANGELES (PRNewswire) — Dogs! A Science Tail, a hands-on science exhibition that highlights the dynamic nature of the bond between humans and dogs, and enables guests to experience the extraordinary way that dogs see, hear, and smell the world, will premiere at the California Science Center March 16, 2019. The highly interactive exhibition also…
Reading Time: 2 minutes In honor of the super handsome Jingles, whom we adopted today from the Pitt County Animal Shelter (here he is below), today’s post is going to be cat-related: Did you know that, like Jingles, above about 80 percent of orange cats are male? Or that solid brown cats are very rare? How about what the…
Reading Time: 2 minutes Nest cams offer a rare, closeup look at pair of bald eagles in their natural habitat HANOVER, Pennsylabnia (PRLog) — It is a new year and another chance for bald eagle enthusiasts to watch and follow Hanover, Pennsylvania’s nesting bald eagle pair via three cameras streaming live 24/7 video and audio (including infrared night vision)…
Reading Time: 2 minutes Press release originally posted on Jan. 4, 2019 on https://www.arlboston.org/press-release-arl-tallies-first-cat-rescue-of-2019/ by Michael DeFina Feline trapped on rooftop three stories up in Dorchester The Animal Rescue League of Boston’s (ARL) Rescue Services Department tallied its first cat rescue of 2019 in early January as a three-year-old male cat named Gadget managed to sneak out of his…
Reading Time: 3 minutes BETHESDA, Maryland (PRNewswire) — With temperatures across the country dropping due to the polar vortex, many people find themselves concerned about how to care for outdoor cats. “Cats live and thrive outdoors in all kinds of climates,” said Becky Robinson, president and founder of Alley Cat Allies. “But a little extra help during the cold…
Reading Time: 3 minutes As you may have noticed, we like to create artwork in general and for our website. For examples, you can check out our 2019 calendar, which can be viewed and/or downloaded from our home page and our Alamy profile of computer illustrations. So we thought we’d share a little behind the scenes of our latest…
Reading Time: < 1 minute We just finished this computer-generated piece of digital artwork — Cat in Rain with Bright Umbrella. In our next post, we will talk about how we used Adobe Illustrator to create it. In the meantime, we hope you enjoy it and that it puts a smile on your face even if the weather is less…
Reading Time: 2 minutes PORTLAND, Oregon (PRLog) — With a growing number of flea, tick and worming treatments for pets released each year, it’s difficult to know how to provide your pet with the best cover, most efficiently, at the best price. Luckily for pet owners, PetBucket has listened to customers’ queries and spent the last 18 months outlining…
Reading Time: 3 minutes FRANKLIN, Tennessee (PRNewswire) — Mars Petcare is taking its commitment to creating a more pet-friendly world to new heights by announcing the “BETTER CITY FOR PETS” certification. “BETTER CITY FOR PETS” CERTIFICATIONThe introduction of the Mars Petcare “BETTER CITY FOR PETS” certification is just in time for the 87th U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) Winter…
Reading Time: 2 minutes TrainAway app allows dog owners to desensitize their pets from loud and scary noises with over 100 professionally or self-recorded sounds. Colorado Springs, Colorado (PetPR.com) — Pet owners with dogs that experience fear and anxiety triggered by various sounds and loud noises can now turn their smart device into a fully automated dog training tool…
Reading Time: 3 minutes We bought the Kitty City Jungle Panther Play Cube from Wal-Mart in Greenville, North Carolina for $4.98 plus tax. We had been eyeing this for a while now. But, our cat, Motor, pretty much likes to sleep on top of things as opposed to inside stuff and we weren’t sure if she would care for…
Reading Time: 3 minutes EWING, New Jersey (PRNewswire) — ARM & HAMMER™ Cat Litter is donating $10,000 to Mac’s Fund, a cat welfare organization based in Philadelphia, after “Slide,” a YouTube video starring iAmMoshow, more than tripled its goal of 1 million views well in advance of the Jan. 31 deadline. Thanks to the fans who watched and shared…
Reading Time: 2 minutes Let’s face it — sometimes the idea of walking your dog is less than appealing, especially if you are tired after a long day at work or it’s cold or raining outside. But, regular walks are super important for keeping our beloved pups in shape. Not to mention the fact that most dogs LOVE walks….
Reading Time: < 1 minute TUCSON, Arizona (PRNewswire) — Happy Tails Travel has developed an alternative to air travel for relocating pets within the contiguous U.S. by ground through a program called, “By Ground Safe and Sound.” This service offers door-to-door transportation for pets in a private vehicle by one of the company’s highly screened, pet-friendly drivers to ensure a…
Reading Time: 3 minutes Back in October 2018, thanks to a press release from PR.com, and a campaign from Canine Company, many people started asking the question: “After 500 days in a shelter, why doesn’t Thumbelina have a home?” It’s certainly not her looks. Thumbelina is a 42-pound, white bull terrier mix, who, with her distinctive black spots, sort…
Reading Time: 3 minutes 3D printing on its own is pretty amazing. Add in pets and the possibilities become extremely interesting. Here’s a look at some ways 3D printing is being used when it comes to our furry friends: Lifelike recreations: Some companies are now offering 3D printing of models of pets. GravityB, a Calgary-based studio, for example, creates…
Reading Time: 2 minutes The Hendrys said they were shocked to hear the news that their beloved dog Jasper was not only alive but discovered some 400 miles away in Houston after being gone for nearly a decade. HOUSTON (PRNewswire) — Jasper, a 12-year-old Australian shepherd mix, is finally home after he went missing from the Hendry family home…
Reading Time: 2 minutes What are some good treats for peacocks. Besides dried mealworms that is. We recently posed the following question to a peacock group we belong to on Facebook: “Can anyone suggest anything other than mealworms that peacocks love? Buying dried mealworms is breaking our bank account.” The following are the answers we received. Some of these…
Reading Time: 3 minutes (Stamford, CT) – The American Pet Products Association (APPA) wants to keep pets safe and warm this season by helping pet owners recognize the dangers of cold weather and learn what products are available to help ensure safety. Snow and cold surfaces can cause chapped paws, itchy and flaky skin, and other hazards for pets….
Reading Time: 3 minutes CLEARWATER, Florida (PRNewswire) — Clearwater Marine Aquarium (CMA), home to Winter the rescued dolphin from the movies Dolphin Tale and Dolphin Tale 2, welcomed a new rescued animal as a permanent resident — Snorkel, a blind loggerhead sea turtle. CMA rescues, rehabilitates and releases marine life, and permanently cares for those that lack the survival…
Reading Time: 2 minutes Each test reveals the genetic breakdown of the cat, with results that tell you what breeds your cat’s DNA contains, and even if any wild cat genes are part of the mix. LOS ANGELES (PRNewswire) — Is your cat an enigma? Get the feeling he has some wild ancestors? Want more information about how to…
Reading Time: 2 minutes BREA, California (PRNewswire) — One of America’s most common New Year’s resolutions is to lose weight, and statistics show that pet owners should share that goal with their dogs and cats. Data from Nationwide, the nation’s first and largest provider of pet health insurance, reveals that pet obesity is on the rise for the eighth…