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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: 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: 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: < 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 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: < 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: < 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…
Reading Time: < 1 minute Springbok Casino is sharing stories and videos about Africa’s Wild Dogs. Related to wolves, coyotes, hyenas and jackals, Wild Dogs are tall, lean hunters with oversized ears and four, rather than five toes. And while they are called wild for a reason — you’re not going to find one of these fascinating creatures suited to…
Reading Time: 3 minutes HAUPPAUGE, New York (PRNewswire) — As temperatures rise, the LOOP-LOC family, a removable pool fence supplier, is tsharing five pool safety tips to help keep your pets safe: 1. Invest in a pet-friendly ladder. For the dual pool and pet owners out there, provide pets with an easy exit strategy. While pets may seem eager…
Reading Time: 3 minutes PHOENIX (PetSmart Press Release)—The dog days of summer are the perfect time to indulge pets in some outdoor fun. Too much time in the heat, sun or water, however, can pose health and safety risks for pets. PetSmart offers some easy suggestions to help make this a safe and memory-filled season for pet parents and…
Reading Time: 2 minutes Want to make sure your pet stays at a healthy weight? Or, is your furball plumping up a bit and you’re not sure what to do about his or her diet? According to a press release from Nationwide, excessive body fat in pets increases the risk of preventable health issues and may shorten the life…
Reading Time: 3 minutes Pet Disease Alerts, a nonprofit established by the Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC), has launched a new service to alert veterinarians and pet owners about outbreaks of Leptospirosis. Leptospirosis is a highly infectious bacterial disease that can be fatal to unvaccinated dogs. It can also be transmitted to humans. The subscription service will add alerts…
Reading Time: 3 minutes Just think of all the photos you have clicked of your fluffy or scaly or feathery friend that you have stored away that you aren’t looking at, even though you really do plan to at some point. And that number is growing by the day. Like most pet owners with a pet photo collection, you…
Reading Time: < 1 minute Do you have any tips or tricks for calming down your pet that we haven’t mentioned here? Please share in the comments below!
Reading Time: 2 minutes Trupanion, a provider of medical insurance for cats and dogs, analyzed its database to provide insight into the top health conditions for dogs and cats since the onset of COVID-19 in North America. With veterinary hospitals providing essential services for family pets, most facilities have remained open during the pandemic, providing curbside service for their…
Reading Time: 2 minutes From time to time, we bring you segments of the Meadow Chew Test. Like many young pups with lots of energy, Meadow is a champion chewer who can go through supposedly long lasting bones/toys, so we thought she would be a good product tester. Whenever she tries out a new chew toy, we’ll let you…
Reading Time: 2 minutes While current events have increased stress for all families, parents of children with autism report higher levels of stress on average than parents of typically developing kids. Feeling overwhelmed and overburdened by various responsibilities, some parents turn to pets as a source of comfort and support. Now, research from the University of Missouri has found that…