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National Dog Week, introduced in 1928, is a celebration of dogs…what they mean to people and improving the lives of all dogs. Celebrated the last full week of September each […]

Pet ownership is on the rise in the US, with more than 50% of households having at least one pet. Despite this, more than 6 million cats and dogs enter […]

A puppy mill is a dog breeding operation that ignores the health of the dogs to keep overhead low and maximize revenues. There are an estimated 10,000 puppy mills in […]

“Black Dog Syndrome” is a phenomenon identified in 2011 by Colleen Paige where dogs with black coats or dark-colored coats were overlooked for adoption. This tendency for people to overlook […]

National Pet Wellness Month aims to raise awareness about the pet aging process and promote your pet’s wellness. It’s important to: Schedule regular veterinarian check-ups to monitor your pet's health […]

National Animal Safety and Protection Month in October reminds us of our responsibility when we have domesticated pets as family members. We never expect an emergency. No matter what we […]

National Pets for Veterans Day brings awareness to the value of bringing shelter and rescue animals in need of homes together with veterans nationwide who need companionship. Many veterans suffer […]