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Reading Time: 3 minutes Along with heroic canines honorees last night at the American Humane Hero Dog Awards®: 10th Anniversary Celebration, America’s first national humane organization also honored a couple of human beings. The American Humane Hero Veterinarian and Hero Veterinary Nurse Awards were presented by Zoetis Petcare. After a nationwide search, Dr. Katherine Polak from Boston, Massachusetts was…
Reading Time: 2 minutes Big Dog Ranch Rescue recently chartered a flight to rescue about 125 dogs. This the first of what the rescue hopes will be many flights. According to the Big Dog Ranch Rescue website, in September of 2020, a team from Big Dog Ranch Rescue traveled to Puerto Rico to meet with a small team working…
Reading Time: 2 minutes KODA, the artificial intelligence (AI) robotic dog company dedicated to helping people live better lives with robotic companions, announced today the pre-launch of its first model, the KODA. Unlike other robot dogs on the market, KODA is designed to be functional from practical and emotional perspectives. KODA is a social robot; when a KODA cocks…
Reading Time: 2 minutes https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evolution_of_the_wolf#/media/File:Canis_early_hybridisation.jpg The recently-launched Global Art Fundraiser “LYCAON – Artists for Painted Dogs” features over 30 international artists and photographers, who have come together to raise awareness and funds for the endangered African Painted Dog (also known as Painted Wolves or African Wild Dogs). Artists are donating 50% or more of the proceeds from the sale…
Reading Time: 2 minutes I recently decided to give Milk-Bone brushing chews a try for my four dogs. It had been a little while since they had some new bones to chew and I wanted to get them something. But, at the same time, I was also hoping to find a treat that would be good for their teeth….
Reading Time: 2 minutes With the help of a new wheelchair, a cow named Ruby Sue is able to stand on her own, allowing her to get the exercise she needs to strengthen her front legs and learn how to walk for the very first time. Disabled at birth, Ruby Sue is getting a second chance at life and…
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Reading Time: 2 minutes The GREENIES™ brand is introducing Doggy IQ, an interactive online test that takes a humorous approach to helping pet parents determine if their dog is a bone-afide genius. “We’re offering a fun bonding experience for pets and their owners, while celebrating the quirks that make our dogs loveable and, of course, rewarding them with dollars…
Reading Time: < 1 minute Get your leashes ready. If your dog(s) is/are anything like ours, you won’t have to get them ready, though. They’ll be standing by the door. That’s because they love a good walk and National Walk Your Dog Week is coming up soon — Oct. 1 through 7 to be exact. National Walk Your Dog…
Reading Time: 2 minutes Today is Remember Me Thursday, a worldwide pet adoption awareness campaign now in its eighth year. RMT was established in 2013 by Helen Woodward Animal Center President and CEO Mike Arms. Moved by the staggering statistics that over a million homeless pets lose their lives each year in the U.S., Arms put out a call…
Reading Time: 2 minutes by guest author Aurora James Animal shelters across the country are finding themselves suddenly empty. This is partly due to an influx of adopters looking to fill a void in their lives as they continue to navigate social distancing and more time at home. But before you make a life-changing decision to bring home a…
Reading Time: 2 minutes A study has shown that regularly walking a dog boosts levels of physical activity in older people, especially during the winter. Published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, the study used data from the EPIC Norfolk cohort study, which is tracking the health and wellbeing of thousands of residents of the English county…
Reading Time: 3 minutes While shoppers’ smiles are currently hidden behind their masks, they’ll soon spot plenty of friendly faces in the snack aisle. Lay’s is converting millions of potato chip bags to feature the real smiles of 30 “ordinary” people doing extraordinary things in their communities. One of these people is Veronica P. of Reno, Nevada, who, inspired…
Reading Time: 2 minutes This year, fall starts on Tuesday, Sept. 22, and, the, unfortunately, while the foliage is beautiful, it’s also a time a year with special dangers to pets. Of course, Halloween will likely bring chocolate into many homes. Fortunately, most people know chocolate is not good for dogs or cats, and don’t provide it as a…
Reading Time: 3 minutes Remember Me Thursday is coming up on September 24, and since COVID is preventing many communities from celebrating with large candle-lighting events like in years past, there are many easy ways to participate online. Keep reading to learn how you can make a huge impact for rescue pets right from the comfort of your home….
Reading Time: 1 minute Andrew Darlow, a Piscataway, New Jersey-based photographer, author and educator has built a new website, Teekee.org, to honor the memory of Teekee, a Monroe Township dog who recently passed away at 15 years of age. The website features photographs of Teekee with a number of support options, from how to donate directly, to how to…
Reading Time: 2 minutes Yesterday, I decided to have a little fun with Photoshop and participate in the Caturday Art Blog Hop created by https://www.athenacatgoddess.com/ I had this picture of Poussey on top of the curio cabinet and thought it was cute, but I hadn’t been quite sure of what to do with it before. I thought it would…
Reading Time: 3 minutes During the COVID-19 pandemic, pet adoptions have dramatically increased while in-person access to support resources, like veterinarians or nutrition experts, has decreased. Additionally, with many consumers, especially Millennials, preferring to shop online and many local pet retailers offering limited retail hours and curb-side pick-up, it’s no wonder pet parents are at a loss about where…
Reading Time: < 1 minute It looks like the presidential running race is going to the dogs. Every election, millions are spent polling Americans to predict the future president but there’s one sure way that’s far less expensive and perhaps more accurate: Look at who man’s best friend is supporting during election time. “We’ve been manufacturing popular dog election T-shirts…
Reading Time: < 1 minute The California Beach Co. is announcing a way to save a furry friend from being stuck at home when his or her humans go on a picnic, to the park, or on other adventures. The Pop ‘N Go Pets Playpen® is a travel crate, kennel and nap space for cats, dogs and other pets. The…
Reading Time: 2 minutes Recent wildfires across California have sparked concerns about protecting pets from the harmful effects of toxic smoke. Wildfire smoke is dangerous because it produces toxic air particles that are easily absorbed into the bloodstream when inhaled into the lungs. These toxic particles can cause immediate and long-term health problems in people and pets. Smoke inhalation can contribute…
Reading Time: 3 minutes It’s almost that time. Well, okay, it’s still over two months away. But we still think it might be worth getting a headstart on your Halloween costume shopping for your dog this year. That’s especially true if you’re ordering online since delivery times have been delayed so much lately. Even if traditional plans for pet…
