International Dog Day, held annually on August 26, is a day to celebrate all the reasons our dogs are so amazing and show our 4-legged friends how much we love them. Activities you can plan to do that your dog will enjoy: Take your dog on a sniffari Make pupsicles Let your dog try a […]
Today is Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day...a day to celebrate and honor the departed, loving animal companions that have shared our lives. Although they may be gone, they are forever loved and never forgotten.
September 16 to September 22 is “Adopt a Less-Adoptable Pet Week.” Reasons to consider a dog that may have been overlooked by other adopters include the following: They’ve Spent More Time in Rescue – Our dogs are in foster care with people who love and care for them, but it can’t compare to the love […]
Today, which falls in the middle of Responsible Dog Ownership Month, is a time for educating the public about the responsibilities of dog ownership and helping current owners enhance their relationships with their dogs. Our dogs provide us with endless pleasures and rewards, but we have obligations to our dogs in return. Ensuring they remain […]
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 year, it’s a great opportunity to devote an entire week to planning all sorts of activities for our dogs. You could: Bake dog treats Plan […]
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 animal shelters each year. While many pets find their forever homes, around 1 million dogs and cats do not find homes and spend the final […]
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 the US, with almost 500,000 breeder dogs producing nearly 2.6 million puppies that are sold each year. National Puppy Mill Survivor Day is a day […]
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 and catch any potential issues early. Provide a balanced and nutritious diet appropriate for your pet's age, size, activity level, and breed. Engage your pet […]
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 do, accidents happen. Take steps to be prepared and be aware. Be proactive. Properly caring for your pet’s health begins with yearly visits to your veterinarian and […]
“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 black dogs might be explained by different factors, including: black hair is more obvious on furniture when dogs shed facial expressions are difficult to see […]
