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Reading Time: 3 minutes I purchased a small loveseat a couple of weeks ago, and almost as soon as I had it, one of my kitties decided the armrest was a wonderful new place to sharpen her claws. So, I new I was going to need to buy a cover quickly. I looked at all kinds, but I wanted…
Reading Time: 2 minutes Wisdom Health Genetics, the world’s leader in pet genetics and maker of Wisdom Panel™ dog DNA tests, recently announced the results of the 2020 Pet Census survey and comparisons with the 2010 survey show a number of changes. More than 13,000 pet parents responded to the 2020 Pet Census survey, representing nearly 25,000 dogs and…
Reading Time: 3 minutes Luxury Aircraft, LLC. has announced that amid new restrictions banning emotional support animals on several commercial airlines, travelers have other options and that flying private can offer much more flexibility. Anyone looking for more flexibility when traveling with their pets can consider private options, such as a charter flight with Luxury Aircraft Solutions. Up until…
Reading Time: 2 minutes Millions of cats are estimated to relinquished to shelters each year, and not meeting the behavioral expectations of the family is often a given reason. But, according to a press release, researchers are looking into testing cat behavior and temperament as a way of helping find felines compatible, happy homes. Results of a newly-published study…
Reading Time: < 1 minute In the U.S. pet-dating apps are forecast to surpass the billion-dollar mark this year, according to a press release. That same press release, from FetchaDate, is announcing the launch of dating app on which singles meet over what they already love: their pets. “You can tell a lot about a person through their pet, and…
Reading Time: 2 minutes Television’s cutest sports competition and call-to-adoption TV event, PUPPY BOWL, returns in February for the biggest, most exciting game to date, according to a press release. Puppy Bowl XVII is a 3-hour event that can be viewed on both discovery+ and Animal Planet on Sunday, Feb. 7 at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT. (The…
Reading Time: < 1 minute American Pet Products Association (APPA) COO and Executive Vice President Andy Darmohraj recently announced that amid continued safety concerns resulting from the global pandemic, Global Pet Expo will be moving to a fully-digital experience and will take place March 24–26, 2021. While details for the digital event, which is presented by APPA and the Pet…
Reading Time: 2 minutes Out of over 400 responses, just 5.7% of surveyed readers manage dedicated social media accounts for their pets but a larger portion (over half the respondents) share pet photos and videos on their own personal feeds, according to the results of from a reader survey conducted by PetPlace.com. The survey and some of the results…
Reading Time: 2 minutes Of course everyone is excited to ring in the New Year, and, apparently January is also National Oatmeal Month. It is also the month of some frightening-sounding events, including No Pants Subway Ride Day (January 10, 2021) and Kiss a Shark week (Jan. 24-30). We think we’ll pass on those, but there are some special…
Reading Time: 3 minutes There’s nothing like the joy of giving and giving to our pets is no exception. But, while looking for some gifts for our own pets, we came across some interesting options that are unusual to say the least, but maybe they will work for the cat that has everything? FUZZU Donald Trump Special Edition Political…
Reading Time: 3 minutes How is it even possible that 2021 is coming up in less than the following amount of time? It seems hard to believe, but a good way to get ready for the new year is to get a great pet calendar. Here are some of our favorites: 1. The 6th annual 2021 Walkin’ Pets calendar….
Reading Time: 3 minutes It’s that time of year for our favorite stories of 2020. While, because of COVID, 2020 will likely not go down in history as anyone’s favorite year ever, there was still some happy and fun news for pets. We decided to choose one of our favorite stories from each month this year: January: Green puppies…
Reading Time: 4 minutes Many pet owners don’t just shop for their human family and friends, but the pets they love as well. With that in mind, Wowmypetdidthat.com has compiled a list any pet would be happy to receive: 1) Your dog or cat might not love a bath, but you’ll love being able to dry them off afterwards…
Reading Time: < 1 minute Happy holidays from Wow My Pet Did That! We hope you enjoy this Christmas art and free, printable card. Christmas card2
Reading Time: < 1 minute I was scrolling through Facebook when I came across a post from the Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA in Virginia and their idea for a fun and unique fundraiser caught my eye, and I had to share it because I knew other animal lovers would want to know about it too. The limited time fundraiser is called Not-So-Purrfect…
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: 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 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: 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: 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…