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12/01/2023

NATIONAL MUTT DAY | December 2 and July 31 National Mutt Day encourages us to embrace, save and celebrate mixed breed dogs twice a year on July 31st and December 2nd. Desperately longing for a new home, millions of loving and healthy mixed breed dogs in shelters wait for someone to....

11/21/2023

Thanksgiving is a time for friends, family and holiday feasts—but also a time for possible distress for our animal companions. Pets won’t be so thankful if they munch on undercooked turkey or a pet-unfriendly floral arrangement, or if they stumble upon an unattended alcoholic drink. Check out th...

11/19/2023

ADOPT A SENIOR PET MONTH | November When the weather turns chilly, Adopt a Senior Pet Month reminds us some four-legged friends need a family, too. In November, consider making a home for an older furry pet during Adopt a Senior Pet Month. While the wriggly puppies and kittens make us smile with del...

11/17/2023

Pet Cancer Awareness Month is marked throughout November by pet lovers from all over the country. It’s a time of showing extra affection to pets living with cancer. In addition, this holiday spreads awareness about how to prevent or treat cancer in our furry friends. Statistics from MedVet show th...

11/09/2023

Pet Diabetes Month is observed every year in November. This month is dedicated to spreading awareness about this lifelong condition of diabetes, which affects approximately one in 300 adult dogs and one in 230 cats in the United States. Diabetes is a condition that keeps pets from producing or utili...

11/06/2023

National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week takes place during the first full week of November — November 5–11 this year — in recognition of the various shelters that provide care to millions of displaced animals in America. Yes, millions! The observance also serves to acknowledge the hard-worki...

11/03/2023

“Wait a minute, is that the cat we had when I was younger?" For the first five or so years of Sienna’s life, her family had a cat named Felix, whom she loved more than anything. He watched over her when she was a baby and played with her as she grew. Unfortunately, the family had to make the hea...

11/01/2023

Our pets give us unconditional love, companionship, and attention, so it’s the least we can do to return their efforts on National Cook For Your Pets Day on November 1! While we tend to feed our pets with food bought from the store, spending a day cooking for our pet is more than just a nice way t...

10/30/2023

“I didn’t even think twice.” This past Sunday, hundreds of people joined together to race in the Chicago Marathon. Among them was Sarah Bohan, running to benefit PAWS Chicago, a local animal rescue nonprofit. But that day, Bohan did more than just raise funds for pets in need. She actually sav...

10/27/2023

How can we make Halloween safer for pets? Costumes and masks, lights and decorations, and a constant parade of strangers coming to your door— Halloween can be a downright spooky experience for pets. You can protect your pets by taking these steps to reduce the risk of them being hurt, poisoned, or...

10/26/2023

National Black Cat Day 2023, October 27 National Black Cat Day 2023 is a special observance dedicated to celebrating and promoting the adoption of black cats. This day aims to dispel myths and superstitions surrounding black cats and highlight the beauty and uniqueness of these feline companions. It...

10/23/2023

"[It's] like family now, so I'll be keeping it around all year." Roswell is very social, especially for a cat, and absolutely loves making new friends. Recently he met someone who became his best friend almost instantly — and it definitely caught his family by surprise. Roswell’s mom was out sho...

10/17/2023

NATIONAL VETERINARY TECHNICIAN WEEK National Veterinary Technician Week honors the professionals across the U.S. who provide outstanding services. The observance takes place the third week in October each year. It also aims to educate and raise awareness about what vet techs do. Like the job title s...

10/12/2023

Yes, dogs and cats get arthritis! Here’s how to tell and what to do about it. Q: My senior dog and cat both have arthritis. Do you have any suggestions for helping to manage their stiffness and pain? A: Degenerative joint disease is a common problem in pets, old and young. Recognizing it early on ...

10/04/2023

She said yes — and it's changed everything. The most important lessons in life aren’t found within the pages of a textbook or in speeches given by a distinguished lecturer. Indeed, they’re more often found in the tender teachings of the heart. Just ask this boy named Lopez and his little dog, ...

10/03/2023

ADOPT A SHELTER DOG MONTH October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month. ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) sponsors this event to promote the adoption of dogs from local shelters. According to the ASPCA, approximately 3.3 million dogs enter shelters every year. When these aban...

09/28/2023

On September 28, NGOs, governments, and people from all over the world will unite to on World Rabies Day to spread awareness about the dangers of the disease, and how it can be stopped. The event, put on by the Global Alliance for Rabies Control (GARC), seeks to educate the public about how rabies c...

09/21/2023

The fall shedding season is rapidly approaching. Your dog will soon start shedding his summer coat to make way for a heavier winter coat, especially if he’s one of the breeds with a double coat: think Siberian husky, border collie, Pomeranian or Labrador retriever. To tame the onslaught of falling...

09/18/2023

“We couldn't tell what it was until we got a bit closer. As a realtor in Sonoma County, California, Jake Denniston knows a lot about finding someone a new home. Recently, he helped find a safe home for an unlikely client when his son, Aonyx, noticed a strange, fuzzy lump on a cement path near a pl...

09/14/2023

p>These days, pet cats are “born retired.” That’s not good for them mentally or physically, and it can contribute to behavior problems. Here’s what I told a reader who wanted to know what she could do about it. Q: How can I get my indoor cat to exercise? A: Great question, and so important. ...

09/09/2023

"We saw a completely different dog." In March of 2021, Panda and his sister, Nala, were playing together in their backyard in Colorado when they suddenly disappeared. “We’re not sure if they got out somehow,” Diana Luna Torres, Panda’s mom, told The Dodo. “Nala came back the next morning, ...

09/07/2023

Does your dog freak out when you leave? Here's what you can do to help reduce your dog's separation anxiety. If your dog seems to worry when you're heading out, destroys stuff when you leave the house, follows you from room to room when you're home, goes berserk when you come back and seems to be ey...

08/31/2023

There’s nothing like the fresh new energy of a kitten coming into your home! If you normally adopt adult cats, adding a kitten can be a real adventure and can bring a sense of play and joy into your household. If you already have several cats in your household, you’ll want to make sure the intro...

08/26/2023

NATIONAL DOG DAY National Dog Day on August 26th encourages dog ownership of all breeds. While seeking a new companion, be sure to consider the mutts, mixes, purebreds, and everything in between. Whether mixed or purebred, embrace the opportunity for all dogs to live a happy, safe, a...