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Reading Time: 3 minutes Back in October 2018, thanks to a press release from PR.com, and a campaign from Canine Company, many people started asking the question: “After 500 days in a shelter, why doesn’t Thumbelina have a home?” It’s certainly not her looks. Thumbelina is a 42-pound, white bull terrier mix, who, with her distinctive black spots, sort…
Reading Time: 3 minutes 3D printing on its own is pretty amazing. Add in pets and the possibilities become extremely interesting. Here’s a look at some ways 3D printing is being used when it comes to our furry friends: Lifelike recreations: Some companies are now offering 3D printing of models of pets. GravityB, a Calgary-based studio, for example, creates…
Reading Time: 2 minutes The Hendrys said they were shocked to hear the news that their beloved dog Jasper was not only alive but discovered some 400 miles away in Houston after being gone for nearly a decade. HOUSTON (PRNewswire) — Jasper, a 12-year-old Australian shepherd mix, is finally home after he went missing from the Hendry family home…
Reading Time: 2 minutes What are some good treats for peacocks. Besides dried mealworms that is. We recently posed the following question to a peacock group we belong to on Facebook: “Can anyone suggest anything other than mealworms that peacocks love? Buying dried mealworms is breaking our bank account.” The following are the answers we received. Some of these…
Reading Time: 3 minutes (Stamford, CT) – The American Pet Products Association (APPA) wants to keep pets safe and warm this season by helping pet owners recognize the dangers of cold weather and learn what products are available to help ensure safety. Snow and cold surfaces can cause chapped paws, itchy and flaky skin, and other hazards for pets….
Reading Time: 3 minutes CLEARWATER, Florida (PRNewswire) — Clearwater Marine Aquarium (CMA), home to Winter the rescued dolphin from the movies Dolphin Tale and Dolphin Tale 2, welcomed a new rescued animal as a permanent resident — Snorkel, a blind loggerhead sea turtle. CMA rescues, rehabilitates and releases marine life, and permanently cares for those that lack the survival…
Reading Time: 2 minutes Each test reveals the genetic breakdown of the cat, with results that tell you what breeds your cat’s DNA contains, and even if any wild cat genes are part of the mix. LOS ANGELES (PRNewswire) — Is your cat an enigma? Get the feeling he has some wild ancestors? Want more information about how to…
Reading Time: 2 minutes BREA, California (PRNewswire) — One of America’s most common New Year’s resolutions is to lose weight, and statistics show that pet owners should share that goal with their dogs and cats. Data from Nationwide, the nation’s first and largest provider of pet health insurance, reveals that pet obesity is on the rise for the eighth…
Reading Time: 2 minutes CHILLICOTHE, Ohio (PRNewswire) — As winter storms pick up around the country, it’s important to remember to keep your pets warm in colder weather. Petland wants to make sure pets and their owners stay warm and safe this winter. Like humans, dogs have different levels of tolerance for colder weather. Type of fur or coat,…
Reading Time: 3 minutes WASHINGTON (PRNewswire) — While many people set goals to get healthy in the new year, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and Pet Food Institute (PFI) encourage pet owners to proactively review their pet’s health in 2019 as well. Published studies suggest that up to 59 percent of dogs and cats may be overweight, though…
Reading Time: < 1 minute We found this cute woman walking dog iPhone X Plus Case by Kate Spade at Macy’s in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. At $45, it’s a little pricey, but it’s definitely adorable. Description: kate spade new york Brooklyite iPhone X Plus Case. Get in the New York state of mind with the chic kate spade new york Brooklyite…
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Reading Time: 3 minutes If you are ever in need of a font that is completely made out of cat images, or, maybe like us, you just get a kick out of such things, check out http://nekofont.upat.jp/ As you can see from the above, we spelled out Wow my pet did THAT!, complete with a tail for the exclamation…
Reading Time: 2 minutes St. Louis (PRNewswire) — Today’s signing into law of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (Farm Bill) marks an important milestone in efforts to reshape the way domestic violence victims and their pets are cared for in the United States. The newly enacted PAWS Act, included in the bill, received bi-partisan Congressional support and will…
Reading Time: 2 minutes CULVER CITY, California (PRNewswire) — Sony Pictures Entertainment and the Humane Society of the United States kicked off their collaboration at an advance screening of A Dog’s Way Home for veterans and their families in the DC area. A Dog’s Way Home will be released in theaters nationwide on January 11, 2019. Through the movie,…
Reading Time: 2 minutes For us personally, cats have been a part of a our lives since we were children. And, in that entire time, we, for some reason we never wondered about the following until today: Why do they put bells on cat collars? Turns out, the answer is pretty simple. The bells are to warn birds and…
Reading Time: 3 minutes We are currently looking for a horse trailer and don’t have a lot of money to spend. In the process of looking for a cheap used one, we had this experience: Contacted someone selling a horse trailer on Craiglist. We were told that there were other buyers who were interested in buying the trailer at…
Reading Time: 2 minutes We are reviewing these two products together: New Age Pet ecoFLEX Fontana Chicken Barn and New Age Pet ecoFLEX Fontana Pen. We bought the barn and pen, which both arrived in the mail and we put them together today. The descriptions: The pen: Maintenance free and easy to clean 10 year warranty 6 + sq…
Reading Time: 2 minutes This time of year, we need a lot of straw for our chickens and peacocks to help keep them warm and dry in addition to putting straw in the nesting boxes. And we know others need it for dog bedding. Unfortunately, we have had a lot of trouble finding straw locally. In fact, we had…
Reading Time: < 1 minute Different kinds of cat litter require changing with different frequency. But the most basic kind — clay cat litter — usually needs to be changed at least twice a week. But with so many other things going on in our busy lives, it can sometimes be easy to forget about changing the litter on time…
Reading Time: 2 minutes SAN DIEGO (PRNewswire) — With the holidays in full-swing, Petco is sharing tips and advice to help keep furry and four-legged family members safe and healthy while creating lasting memories during one of the busiest times of the year. Festive décor: Decorate your tree with pet safety in mind – decorations like glass ornaments,…
Reading Time: 2 minutes BREA, California (PRNewswire) — Last year, Nationwide pet insurance members spent more than $41 million on medical conditions commonly associated with the holiday season. During the four days surrounding Christmas Day and New Year’s Day last season, pet owners took their dogs and cats to the veterinarian more often than the rest of the year…