Meet Gideon, a 9-year-old who shares pictures and brief stories of all the dogs that he’s met…and petted! This young dog lover started the I’ve Pet That Dog blog in 2016. He began posting on Twitter in April and already has over 90,000 followers! The format is...
Meet Luka, a five-year-old Spaniel mix who was presented to the veterinary hospital with severe bladder stones. Luka’s mom fundraised extensively to help her sweet dog, but was still unable to afford the entire cost of the procedure. She contacted FACE looking for a helping hand...
There are many physical and emotional health benefits that come from sharing your life with a dog, cat, or other companion animal. We all know how cuddling with a beloved pet lowers our stress, and walking a dog provides a great opportunity for exercise. The mental...
Oh no, your dog just got into some chocolate! How do you know if the amount eaten is a danger to your pet which requires an emergency visit to the veterinarian’s office? The PetMD website has created a chocolate toxicity meter for dogs. You can quickly...
With the Memorial Day holiday weekend just around the corner, now is the perfect time to share an important reminder with all pet owners: Dogs and hot cars don't mix! According to the ASPCA, leaving pets alone in a hot car is animal cruelty. Pets can...
Many studies have been done on the benefits of therapy and emotional support dogs for children with autism. A group of researchers wondered about the role of pet cats in helping children with autism. The findings of this study were published recently in the journal...
According to American Humane, Be Kind to Animals Week is the oldest commemorative week in U.S. history! What better way to celebrate this important humane awareness event than with these easy ways to show your kindness to all animals? Adopt a homeless pet from an...
A tabby cat named Pepper was on her way to China with her owner when she escaped her carrier during check in at JFK Airport in New York. Unable to catch her, Pepper’s owner took her flight without her beloved cat. Pepper spent a week loose...
National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day is observed each year on April 30th. This special day was created as a way to raise awareness about the many thousands of homeless pets that are waiting to get adopted from animal shelters and rescue groups around the country. Consider opening...
Spring is the time of year when many dog and cat owners start thinking about parasite protection. Internal and external parasites can pose a serious health risk for our pets, but how do we know which ones are a particular danger in our geographic area? The...
Dog lovers pride themselves on their knowledge of breeds, especially when successfully identifying the breeds that went into a particular mutt. How would you rate your ability to name the breeds that make up a mixed breed dog? The MuttMix Project invites all “dog detectives” to...
We all know that our dogs are descended from wolves, but did you know that through continued interaction, domestic dogs have left a mark on the wild wolf population? A recent international study of Eurasian grey wolves has found that 60% of these wolves carry some...
A recent blog post by the Animal Legal Defense Fund (ALDF) highlights the leading role that cities and counties across the U.S. are taking to ban puppy mills—despite opposition at the state and federal levels. While many local jurisdictions are banning the sale of pet store...
Those popular little indoor succulent plants you’re seeing everywhere are adorable and appealing…but are they safe to bring home if you have a dog or cat in the house? There are many houseplants that can be harmful to our pets, but with the growing popularity of...
Zuca was a pregnant stray when she was taken in by an animal welfare agency in Oregon. All her puppies were adopted, and eventually so was Zuca. This sweet pup became best friends with a cat named Stout in her new forever home. Sadly, Stout passed...
In recognition of National Animal Poison Prevention Week, the ASPCA’s Animal Poison Control Center has announced their list of the top 10 pet toxins of 2017. The Poison Control Center got nearly 200,000 calls about possible poisoning from concerned pet owners last year. Here are their...
Most responsible pet owners know that pets and chocolate don’t mix. But there are a few other Easter related pet hazards that dog and cat owners should know about. Here’s a quick rundown on the most common Easter items that could harm your pet. Chocolate Chocolate is...
We’ve all seen funny videos of dogs, cats, and other animals with their heads stuck in potato chip bags or other kinds of food packaging. But did you ever stop to think about what would happen if your pet got his head stuck in a...
What kind of personality does your cat have? A large-scale study of 2,800 pet cats in Australia and New Zealand investigated the different personality traits of domestic cats. The researchers found that there are five distinct personality categories that most cats fall into. The “Feline Five”...
Spring is just around the corner, and it’s never too early to start planning your garden, especially when you’re getting tired of winter! This spring, make sure your gardening and landscaping plans take your local animals, birds, and insects into account. How can you make your...
You may have seen some stories in the news lately about small amounts of euthanasia drugs getting detected in some popular pet food brands. How does this type of drug end up in dog and cat food? The answer is obvious but may come as...