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Reading Time: 3 minutes Research from non-profit organizations Michelson Found Animals Foundation and the Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI) shows that, while the majority of rental housing allows pets, significant restrictions present hurdles for pet-owning renters. The research also shows that there are major opportunities for property owners and operators who can ease such restrictions. One third of…
Reading Time: 2 minutes Rover.com, a network of five-star pet sitters ad dog walkers, recently released its Anatomy of Dog Love report. The report dove into the science behind why dogs and humans love each other and presents new data on how pets impact our romantic relationships. The Anatomy of Dog Love report is based on a survey of…
Reading Time: 2 minutes PetSafe® brand is expanding its travel and mobility product lines with six new products, including steps, ramps and booster seats. To adapt to modern home and automobile design trends, the new product options feature neutral color palettes. “We want to ensure our travel and mobility products not only satisfy functional needs, but also integrate seamlessly…
Reading Time: 2 minutes In the second installment of “Meadow chews stuff up,” (you can check out the first one by clicking here) we are testing out the Nerf Dog Durable, Rugged, Interactive Squeak toy. So, was this durable rubber toy strong enough to stand up to Meadow? Well, she started off with some basic chewing. But she quickly…
Reading Time: < 1 minute We recently created this new “Home is Where the Dog Design.” It’s available on t-shirts, jerseys, aprons, mugs and more. For more information, visit our shop on Spreadshirt. For a “Home is where the cat is,” tshirt, click here.
Reading Time: 2 minutes Wow my pet did That! attended the Dog Writers Association Annual Event and Awards Banquet on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020. The annual event and awards banquet takes place on the eve of Westminster Kennel Club’s annual dog show. Both members and non-members attend for an evening of networking, education, celebration, photo opportunities, and more. …
Reading Time: < 1 minute A way to help your pet live their best life is to switch from just petting and rubbing your pet to massaging them, according to Vicki Draper, a licensed massage practitioner, certified acupressurist and Reiki/Master teacher for people and animals. What’s the difference between just petting your pet and massaging your pet? Massage for your…
Reading Time: 2 minutes The Petco Foundation has teamed up with award-winning artist and creator of the MUTTS comic strip, Patrick McDonnell, and BOBS from Skechers, to celebrate animal welfare work nationwide. As part of its annual “Love Changes Everything” campaign, the Petco Foundation invites pet lovers to help celebrate those who work hard daily to save animal lives…
Reading Time: < 1 minute An international survey conducted by audio streaming platform Spotify recently revealed that the majority of pet owners sing to and dance with their pets. In addition, according to the survey, 71% of pet owners play music for their pets, and 8 in 10 believe their pets like music. These stats are the inspiration behind Spotify’s new…
Reading Time: 2 minutes American Humane, the country’s first national humane organization, today announced the official start of the 2020 American Humane Hero Dog Awards® campaign, sponsored by the Lois Pope LIFE Foundation. The annual campaign seeks to identify and honor America’s bravest heroes on both ends of the leash and will culminate this fall with the premiere of…
Reading Time: < 1 minute DOGTV, the first 24/7 digital TV channel scientifically developed for dogs, announced they are looking for dog candidates to serve as the first-ever Chief PUPPY Officer (CPO) this year. “We are thrilled to offer pet parents this unique chance to make their dog a pet influencer on Instagram,” said Beke Lubeach, General Manager at DOGTV….
Reading Time: 2 minutes So, on East Carolina University campus, I saw this sign announcing the opportunity to pet a therapy animal: Well, of course I did! I had a stressful day ahead, as did most of the students, faculty and staff around me. That’s why this unexpected opportunity to pet a dog was so delightful! And even…
Reading Time: < 1 minute According to FOX59, a German shepherd gave birth to eight puppies recently. Puppy number four was apparently green.A veterinarian technician says the color is from infant animal stool that contains bile, and will probably fade eventually. Nonetheless, the family named the green puppy Hulk. Here’s a video about the pup: This isn’t the first green…
Reading Time: < 1 minute Lakepoint Asset Management, LLC, creators of Baely’s Paw Shield® dog paw balm and other all-natural pet care products, announced today that they are eliminating minimum order requirements to qualify for Nationwide First Class Free Shipping for all orders placed at Baelys.com. “With winter coming on strong, we want to make sure that everyone in America…
Reading Time: < 1 minute So, we were back at Walmart again last night. Big surprise, I know. Anyway, we were looking for new sheets and found these flannel sheets with dogs on them: They are super soft and cozy. Plus, the dogs are so cute. We definitely recommend them for lovers of dogs and of a good night’s…
Reading Time: 2 minutes Running errands together creates a great bonding and socializing opportunity for dogs and their owners. But, what if it’s too cold or too hot to leave your dog in the car? Well, unfortunately, the solution might mean needing to leave Fido home for his safety. Unless you can find a DogSpot location that is. What…
Reading Time: 2 minutes Whistle Labs recently announced a new product geared specifically towards pet health and fitness – Whistle FIT. Whistle FIT serves as a preventative healthcare tool. It provides customers with a fully personalized experience to manage pet care through monitoring of a pet’s key health behaviors, food intake and activity. These smart, collar-worn devices capture information…
Reading Time: 3 minutes “The Adventures of a Dog Named Sam” Description: “A lilting and suspenseful tale of friendship, courage, and the bond shared between a man and his dog. Paragraphs are visually illustrated with a self-contained stylistic story of loyalty, intelligence, and courage of a pet dog.” By Ralph Oyague, a New York native, currently living in Suffolk…
Reading Time: < 1 minute Once again I heard the siren call of Amazon’s “Buy now with 1-Click” option. I swear that thing is as addictive as crack cocaine, a substance with which I have no familiarity but one has to perpetuate clichés, doesn’t one? I should say that Amazon’s Demon Button is as addictive as the chocolate covered raisins […]…
Reading Time: 2 minutes Pet parents anxious about putting their pets on a plane may be able to take advantage of technology available on select airlines, according to a press release. CarePod is partnering with OnAsset Intelligence to allow airlines to monitor pets during flight. Pet owners will also be able to receive their pets’ updates and know…
Reading Time: < 1 minute A Pekingese known as “Wasabi” triumphed over more than 5,200 competitors to earn a $50,000 cash prize and the title of Best in Show at the AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin, held December 14-15, 2019 in Orlando, Florida. It was the largest dog event in the history of the American Kennel Club. Wasabi…
Reading Time: 2 minutes As the year comes to a close, we want to thank everyone so much for visiting our site! And we also want to share some of our favorite stories of the year. There are just so many great ones it was really hard to narrow down, but here’s our top ten list: 1) Chickens are…