Shelter Animals Count is a new, collaborative initiative of animal welfare stakeholders and advocates. They have created a national shelter animal database, designed to provide facts and raise awareness about the plight of shelter animals in the US. 4,448 shelters across the US are participating in...
If it’s January, it must be time for a little fun pet news from the folks at rover.com. Yes, they announced the most popular male and female dog names for 2017! Here are the names that Rover found to be most popular, after analyzing their client...
Search and rescue dogs are on the front lines as first responders race to find survivors of the recent mudslides in Montecito, California. The Los Angeles Times reports that there are 8 search and rescue dogs working with their handlers in the search for victims, with...
We love stories about heroic pets, and this news story about a brave black and white kitty from Florida proves that cats can give dogs a run for their money in the hero department. The Love Meow website reports that Oreo is close to his whole...
Scientists have known that children who grow up around cats, dogs, and other animals tend to have stronger immune systems than children who have little exposure to pets and farm animals. But a recent Danish study of 400 toddlers has found that early childhood exposure...
Does your dog get excited when the UPS truck comes around? Chances are your neighborhood UPS driver is just as happy to greet your dog too! The adorable Facebook page UPS Dogs is full of great pictures of the dogs UPS drivers meet along their routes. ...
November is Adopt a Senior Pet Month, a great time for animal welfare organizations to raise awareness about adopting homeless dogs and cats that are 7 years of age and older. As part of this awareness campaign, Animal Planet has created a series of heartwarming videos...
Jacinda Ardern was sworn in as New Zealand’s new Prime Minister this week, making history as the world’s youngest female leader (she’s 37). She’s also New Zealand’s youngest Prime Minister in 150 years and the third woman to lead the country. Ardern’s adorable polydactyl cat Paddles...
Experts agree that dogs evolved from a now-extinct species of wolf over 15,000 years ago. The move from wild predator to human companion began with a practical realization on the part of a few of those wolves…that if they overcame their fear and hung around...
Who doesn’t love browsing cute pet photos on the Internet? If you love a good dog portrait, then chances are Elias Weiss Friedman, aka The Dogist, is your favorite pet photographer. Elias has nearly 3 million followers on Instagram, as well as a website called...
The citizens of Puerto Rico are facing an unprecedented humanitarian crisis in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria. Damage from the hurricane as well as shortages of clean drinking water, food, and fuel are creating huge challenges for both residents and aid workers. What about the...
If you are living with a seriously (or terminally) ill dog, cat, or other companion animal, then you know how stressful that can be. A recent study published in the Veterinary Record has found that your pet’s health problems have a very real impact on...
Many pet health experts consider cats to be “senior” after the age of 7. If your cat has reached the age of 20, then he or she is definitely in the senior range. But what about a 32-year old cat? That’s roughly the equivalent of...
In the ongoing effort to understand what our pets are thinking, researchers have been performing MRI scans on dogs’ brains for the past several years. A recent canine brain scan study conducted by scientists at Emory University may help determine which dogs will make the...
Hurricane Irma left a widespread trail of flooding and destruction throughout the Caribbean and Florida. What can concerned animal lovers do to help the dogs, cats, and other animals left homeless by the hurricane? Animal rescue and relief efforts are underway, led by both U.S....
Thinking about bringing your fur kids along when you visit family and friends over the holidays? If your holiday travel will involve an airline flight, it’s never too early to start planning for a smooth trip for both yourself and your pet. What do you...
The news images of thousands of Texans escaping the devastating flooding in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey have been heartbreaking. We’ve also seen distressing photos of people carrying their rain-soaked pets through the floodwaters to safety. Sadly, not everyone is able to evacuate with their...
It’s coming…the annual event known as Clear the Shelters Day is happening this Saturday, August 19th at animal shelters around the U.S. Clear the Shelters is an event sponsored by local NBC and Telemundo television stations around the country to encourage shelter pet adoptions. Many...
Today is International Cat Day, the purrfect time to celebrate our love of cats. The International Fund for Animal Welfare started this tradition back in 2002. The staff at Time/Life have put together a collection of 25 iconic cat photographs from their archives. Be sure...
Did you know that 55% of all American households have pets? Are you interested in learning about the latest dog, cat, and other companion animal trends? The website reseachandmarkets.com has recently announced the publication of the market research report Pet Population and Ownership Trends in...
The July 4th holiday is coming soon! Are you prepared to keep your patriotic pets healthy and happy while you celebrate with backyard barbecues and fireworks displays? Here's a great infographic with some key reminders to help keep your dogs and cats safe during the...