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Reading Time: 3 minutes Update (May 28, 2020): Since this announcement was first posted on Jan. 15, the Cat Writers’ Association 2020 Conference has been cancelled. Here’s part of the announcement sent to CWA Members: “It is with great sadness we have determined in light of the circumstances and with everyone’s safety our main priority, that we will be…
Reading Time: < 1 minute Vital EssentialsⓇ Care Packages will be sent to pet parents each week during May to help those who may be struggling during these uncertain times. Throughout May 2020, nominate yourself, a neighbor, friend or family member to receive a care packaging with Vital Essentials or Vital CatⓇ food and treats. “Some pet-parents may be experiencing…
Reading Time: < 1 minute Looking for great quotes about cats? The internet is full of them. As a matter of fact, we just did a search for “Quotes about cats” on Google and 883,000,000 results came up. Granted, probably a lot of those quotes are repeated on many different sites, so there’s probably a much lower number of quotes…
Reading Time: 3 minutes According to a press release from the Canadian Association of Professional Dog Trainers, those with dogs spending more time at home due to COVID-19 may have noticed their dogs’ behaviour initially changed when people were present 24/7. Coronavirus may have reduced the number of quiet daytime naps, while sleepy streets meant less to bark at,…
Reading Time: 4 minutes There’s a growing trend toward dog weddings. Some do it to celebrate a close relationship between two of their dogs, and others may use it as a unique fundraiser idea. Still others include their pets in their own human wedding ceremonies. No matter the reason, how could dogs tying the knot not make for lots…
Reading Time: < 1 minute Pretty much everyone knows cats love boxes. That’s why we think the Animal Rescue’s Site’s Castles for Shelter Cats is a great idea! We donated a castle for a shelter cat through the Animal Rescue Site and plan to do so again soon. Since it’s easy and very inexpensive to do, we wanted to recommend…
Reading Time: 4 minutes Having a dog who doesn’t enjoy getting a bath can make you both dread the experience. Fortunately, there are some products that might help make your furry friend a little more tolerant of the whole process while making it more pleasant for you as well. Try a distraction: 1) Just coaxing a reluctant dog into…
Reading Time: 4 minutes Yesterday we wrote about products for the diva cat. Today, we will be looking at what you can buy if your dog is a little bit or a whole lot of a diva. Once again, we scoured Amazon for clothes, toys, bed, and bowls for the fabulous canine in your life and we can’t wait…
Reading Time: 3 minutes Some cats are down to earth, others tend to have fancier tastes. With that in mind, we decided to scour Amazon for some products to spoil the cat with refined tastes. And we’re glad we did because found some items we thought were so unique we couldn’t wait to share them! 1) If your cat…
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Reading Time: 2 minutes The BeOneBreed team has launched a Kickstarter campaign for their alternative cat habitat, built using the feedback of cat lovers around the world. This new habitat, called the HabiKatt, features: • a paper rope scratcher, • a corner jute scratcher, • modular cubes that can be easily stacked and customized to suit any living space, •…
Reading Time: < 1 minute Dan’s Dog Walking & Pet Sitting, a dog walking and animal care company, has launched a new podcast, “Let’s Talk About Cool Animals!” on which hosts Daniel Reitman and Mauro Carignano tell stories about cool, heroic and amazing animals throughout history. The company was founded in 2009 by Reitman. As the company has grown, so…
Reading Time: 2 minutes Wildlife trade has become big business and the subsequent exploitation of wild animals puts our health, economies and biodiversity at risk, says World Animal Protection as it launches a new global campaign, targeting G20 leaders to support a permanent wildlife trade ban to protect animals and prevent future zoonotic pandemics. As the world struggles to…
Reading Time: 2 minutes by guest author Penny Martin According to the ASPCA, your first-year costs for a dog can be more than $2,000, and if you are planning to adopt an older animal, you might have to spend even more. Even if you already have your pet, veterinary bills, supplies, and general upkeep can get very pricey. When…
Reading Time: 3 minutes Bond Pet Foods, Inc. recently announced its first consumer product, the Protein-Packed Dog Treat Bar. The bar is a snappable and sustainable snack that provides high quality, supplemental nutrition to a dog’s existing diet. The Protein-Packed Dog Treat Bar is available for pre-order now from http://www.bondpets.com for $20 for four 1.75-ounce bars, with free shipping…
Reading Time: 3 minutes Embrace Pet Insurance, one of the nation’s top-rated pet insurance programs, is launching a social media campaign in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month in May to educate Americans on how their pets can improve their mental health. The campaign encourages pet parents to share on their Instagram, Twitter or directly to Embrace’s Facebook how their…
Reading Time: 2 minutes Yes, I’m serious about that title. I was on Facebook yesterday and saw a post in one of the backyard chicken groups that I belong to. A woman with backyard chickens said the night before she had arrived home late, locked up her coop and counted heads, only to find one missing. She looked around…
Reading Time: < 1 minute If you’re like us, you’re only leaving the house for the essentials these days. But, hey, we have to keep the pets happy! That’s why we created this t-shirt. It’s available on spreadshirt in a variety of styles, sizes and colors. You can also,check out our: Home is where the dog is and Home is…
Reading Time: 4 minutes Dogs have a small muscle, which allows them to intensely raise their inner eyebrow, which wolves do not. New research comparing the anatomy and behavior of dogs and wolves suggests that the facial anatomy of dogs has changed over thousands of years specifically to allow them to better communicate with humans. In a detailed analysis…
Reading Time: 2 minutes Morris Animal Foundation is launching its seventh annual pet cancer campaign, Stop Cancer Furever, on May 1. The two-month campaign, which ends June 30, raises awareness of, and funds for, research leading to new understandings about how to prevent, diagnose and treat animal cancers. Gifts can be made, and more information can be found, at Stop…
Reading Time: 2 minutes Top Dog Sound Art, a division of Top Dog Country Club, is working with Sound Art USA to provide a paint kit and blank canvases containing state-of-the art Bluetooth speakers to dog-loving families nationwide. “Keeping kids and families busy with productive activities during this COVID-19 crisis can be challenging,” said Jean Stelten-Beuning, creator, owner, and…
Reading Time: 3 minutes Nationwide, the first and largest provider of pet health insurance in the U.S., has become a Human-Animal Bond Certified Company. The North American Veterinary Community and the Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI), joint founders of the Human-Animal Bond Certification program, recently announced the news about Nationwide. As part of the certification process, all Nationwide…