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Reading Time: 2 minutes According to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), of the world’s 1.5 billion pre-primary to secondary students, only one in three will attend school in classrooms this fall. As many parents continue to work from home, they are also helping their children learn virtually. Pet Partners and Elanco are partnering for a…
Reading Time: 4 minutes The holidays are a time for giving. So we compiled a list of gifts for pet and animal lovers that not only give to the recipient but also give back to some very worthy causes. 1) UNICEF has a beautiful collection of animal themed cards and gifts (including jewelry, home decor, and accessories). One of…
Reading Time: < 1 minute Best Life Leashes, a San Diego based organization dedicated to advancing dog rescue, has created an eye-catching symbol that signifies a dog as a rescue. The two stripes on leashes and collars allow owners to show their pride for having rescued. The symbol also shows people what awesome dogs come from rescues. There’s never been…
Reading Time: 2 minutes When the National Dog Show TV special, which annually draws a total audience of over 20 million when broadcasted, airs on NBC this Thanksgiving Day, there will be COVID-related changes. While, the usual overflowing crowd of spectators won’t be present, NBC is inviting the public to submit photos of individuals or their dogs–plus a monetary…
Reading Time: < 1 minute An unforgettable dog deserves an unforgettable treat. Recenty, Wonderful® Pistachios announced plans to donate a bag of Wonderful Pistachios to all residents in Pattada, Sardinia Italy. The reason? To celebrate the birth of a green puppy named “Pistachio.” The company will also donate a lifetime supply of Wonderful Pistachios to Mr. Cristian Mallocci, the dog’s…
Reading Time: 2 minutes When people hear the name “War Room,” their initial thought might be: ‘whoa, that sounds intense.’ And to be sure, War Room’s, an ad company, has a team of ‘DigiNerds’ who work hard strategizing and optimizing advertising campaigns for clients. But the company also is also a big family that adores furry friends. In fact,…
Reading Time: 8 minutes It’s been said that MacKenzie could mother anything from an ant to an elephant, nurturing countless puppies, kittens, a goat, a turkey, a squirrel, birds, a mouse, and despite her tiny size, even a Great Dane. A Chihuahua who weighs only four pounds but gives away tons of love has been named the country’s most…
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: < 1 minute Here are three versions of a cat “flower bouquet” created using Photoshop and also with the help of Lunapic.com. The first one was made entirely in Photoshop. The second and third were brought into Lunapic.com and the Sketch2 and Picasso effects were added, respectively. If you’re interested in making your own, you can use…
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: 8 minutes “I’m doing this because I love cats,” Garland relates. “And to me they’re all very unique and special so I want to celebrate the cat that each person loves so much.” It has been said many times that cats helped build the internet. And no wonder. The World Wide Web is a seemingly endless resource…
Reading Time: 2 minutes Hi. I’m joining the Feline Friday blog hop held by https://comedy-plus.com/ Today, I’m sharing some very special pictures. They are of my mother’s cat, Chipper. Chip passed on some years ago, but, boy did he have a good life. Very smart. Loved to play with golf balls; hence the name. Also enjoyed watching TV, including…
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: < 1 minute Today, me and my cat, Motor, are reviewing some free apps for cats. I said in our last video that we were going to review another movie, but this was something I’ve been wanting to do for awhile, so, I went looking for some of the free apps that are out there for cats. There…
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 Hi! Today, we’re releasing a fun, new feature. It’s “Me and My Cat Motor Review a Movie Together,” in which our editor, Barbara, and her cat, Motor, well…review a movie. Our first installment is the 1983 film, “Stayin Alive,” starring John Travolta as dancer Tony Manero, with Cynthia Rhodes and Finola Hughes. The movie is…
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: 3 minutes Today, I’m re-running a story originally published on Oct. 8, 2018. Looking back, I can’t believe how much the grandbaby has grown. The chickens have pretty much stayed the same size, however. LOL. Anyway, I had forgotten about this story until I went back into older posts and then I remembered how…
