Reading Time: 2 minutes As a ripple effect, a fundraiser posted by “Friends of Todd” was started to help other dogs who need to receive anti-venom medication. Todd’s efforts continue to help others save other dogs in need. Los Angeles (PRNewswire) — Todd, the Golden Retriever, won the first-ever “Milk-Bone® Dog of the Year Honor” at the 8th Annual Streamy Awards®…
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Outdoor holiday Rooster and hen light decorations
Reading Time: < 1 minute Post updated: January 2021 We found these at Tractor Supply in Greenville, North Carolina in 2018, and figured chicken lovers would go crazy over them.. Unfortunately, we’re not sure if they are available currentlty because we don’t see them on the Tractor Supply site anymore. We’ll keep you posted on what we find out…
Doggie Day at the Farm fundraising event
Reading Time: < 1 minute We attended Doggie Day at the Farm fundraising event hosted by Briley’s Farm Market and the Humane Society of Eastern Carolina on Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018. Doggie Day, which is held annually and open to the public and their pets, took place in Greenville, North Carolina form noon to 6 p.m. A large variety of…
Flurred lines? New survey shows pets increasingly getting in on human trends
Reading Time: 3 minutes LOS ANGELES (PRNewswire) — Human trends and pet trends are converging to blur the furry lines, as evidenced in a new survey commissioned by Michelson Found Animals Foundation, a non-profit social enterprise committed to saving pets and enriching lives. The survey of 1,000 dog and cat owners found that as humans become more tech-connected and…
More free pet apps you have to try!
Reading Time: 3 minutes We previously brought you Five Great Free Pet Apps that You Have to Try! Since then, we have been on the lookout for more apps that are free (at least to start with) and that offer an interesting or helpful user experience. Here’s what we found:
Five reasons cats are special
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Things cats love word search puzzle
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Turning lights out for birds to help them get where they need to go
Reading Time: < 1 minute We all know that birds can become confused and fly into windows. But, according to ncaudobon.org, migration seasons mean bird casualties at nighttime when large numbers of birds are on the move, navigating by stars and in the midst of cities with lots of well lit buildings. To try to mediate the problem, the…
Daily journal asks dog lovers to stop and appreciate the small and fuzzy things in life
Reading Time: 2 minutes SANTA FE, New Mexico (PRNewswire) — Most people say they wish they had more time to take better care of themselves and to feel less stress. At least that’s what acupuncturist and wellness practitioner Carlyn Montes De Oca discovered when she asked her patients to name their biggest challenges. With that information in mind, Montes…
Word Search puzzle
Reading Time: < 1 minute We know dogs love to chew on all kinds of things. And often on stuff they shouldn’t. That’s largely how this site got its name! In honor of our four-legged friends who are very creative when it comes to finding all sorts of stuff, from bones and chew toys to CD cases and table legs,…
Product review: TevraPet FirstAct Plus for dogs
Reading Time: 2 minutes We recently wrote about our misguided attempt to try Diatomaceous Earth and vinegar for flea control. After that we gave up and decided to order Frontline. But at over $36.49 for 3 treatments (which is one month of treatment for our three bigger dogs), we were a bit hesitant about spending another $34.99 for a…
Diatomaceous Earth for fleas: Didn’t work for us
Reading Time: 3 minutes We’ve used Frontline or Advantix to keep fleas off of our dogs for years. But, lately, neither seemed to be keeping away the fleas like they used to. So, we decided to try out alternatives. You may have read, like we did, about Diatomaceous Earth for flea control. Some recommend feeding it — food grade…
Pet-ternity leave? Company offering a paid day off a year for employees to spend with their pets
Reading Time: 1 minute Recently we posted about a Nationwide and Human Animal Bond Research Institute Study that showed the benefits of pet friendly workplaces. Hot on the heels of that news,
Product Review: SmartyKat Catnip Mist Spray
Reading Time: 2 minutes We found this small bottle of SmartyKat Catnip Mist Spray for .99 cents at Walmart in Greenville, North Carolina, so we figured that seemed like a bargain and thought we’d love to try it out on our cat Motor. Motor has had some catnip in the past, but she hasn’t really gone all that crazy…
Study shows pets in the workplace have a lot of positive benefits
Reading Time: 3 minutes More than three times as many employees at pet friendly workplaces report a positive working relationship with their boss and co-workers. BREA, California (PRNewswire) — A recent study conducted by Nationwide, in partnership with the Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI), reveals that 90 percent of employees in pet friendly workplaces feel highly connected to…
Where do the real house cats of Orange County stay?
Reading Time: 2 minutes IRVINE, California (PRNewswire) — Orange County’s first luxury hotel exclusively for cats will be opening in Irvine this winter. Fashioned after luxury hotels and resorts, Club Cat’s unique accommodations are a departure from conventional boarding options for cats. Designed especially for felines, who are vertically inclined creatures, the suites are eight-feet tall and at least…
Egg droppin’ chicken plush toy
Reading Time: < 1 minute We found this chicken toy at Tractor Supply in Greenville, North Carolina and had to have it since it’s cute, made us laugh and lays 3 fake eggs while singing and bouncing up and down. What more can you ask for? It was $19.95. We figured fellow chicken lovers would get a kick out of…
Product review: Wetnoze Health Multivitamin Plus Advanced Formula for Dogs
Reading Time: 3 minutes A couple of weeks ago, we bought Wetnoze Health Multivitamin Plus Advanced Formula with Organic Turmeric and Probiotics for Dogs. We’ve been giving it to all five of them on a daily basis since then. The supplement is for both large and small dogs, which works well, because we have everything from a chihuahua mix…
Company offers ‘If my cat could talk,’ a personalized book that lets you create a main character cat to closely resemble your own cat
Reading Time: < 1 minute MINNEAPOLIS (PRNewswire) — Cat lovers can create a purr-sonal gift by customizing the illustrated cat in the book, If My Cat Could Talk, to closely resemble their own pet, choosing from numerous cat styles and colors. The cat’s name and the names of up to four family members are also included throughout the story and illustrations. A…
A very special dog biscuit!
Reading Time: 3 minutes The company was conceived and developed by The Arc of Greensboro, Inc. to provide vocational training and post-high school options for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We were super excited to get our order of arcBarks Peanut Butter Barkers dog biscuits in the mail today! We are from North Carolina and had found out…
New CW show highlights processes of finding the perfect pet and creating a great outdoor green space
Reading Time: 3 minutes “Your yard is not only an outdoor family room but a living ecosystem that helps combat pollution, gives a home to wildlife including a wide range of inspects, birds and other pollinators, and makes us healthier and happier.” ALEXANDRIA, Virginia (PRNewswire) — A new television show—Ready, Set, Pet—will educate viewers about finding the right pet…
Diamond Dotz Midnight Cat
Reading Time: < 1 minute We saw this Diamond Dotz Midnight Cat at Michaels Craft Store in Greenville, North Carolina for $14.99. We thought this would be the perfect gift for a cat lover. In fact, we actually already have someone in mind to get one for a Christmas present. The kits come with different sized fabric. This one is…