For many dogs and cats, the arrival of spring means that shedding season is here. The temporary closure of pet grooming businesses for public health reasons can be difficult for dog owners accustomed to handing their pups over to a professional for grooming services. We’ve gathered...
The World Health Organization has announced that it plans to examine the transmission of the novel coronavirus between humans and pets. This has been prompted by a scientific study which found that among domestic animals, cats and ferrets can become infected with the virus that causes...
This fashionable little pup is 10 month old Moosh! Moosh’s “mom” had been working in the hospitality industry, but when events started being canceled due to the COVID-19 health crisis, she was laid off from her job. It’s never a good time for a pet to...
Ask any cat person…how many cat-themed items do they have in their house? Chances are that the answer will be “a lot!” One cat-loving couple in Krakow, Poland had so many cat knick-knacks that they decided to open a museum. According to an article on the...
Cute little Theo is a rescue pup living with a single mom who is both working and studying for a degree. While she works hard to provide for her family, Theo's mom wasn't prepared for his recent veterinary emergency. Theo began urinating blood and his vet...
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has created a fact sheet on Coronavirus for pet owners. They address common concerns, including whether or not cats and dogs can become infected with the virus or pass it on. As of this time, there is no evidence that...
Poor little Lei Lei was just 13 months old when she swallowed a coin that got stuck in her stomach. Lei Lei needed emergency surgery to remove this foreign body obstruction. Lei Lei's family could not afford the full cost of the surgery and reached out...
Accidental opioid poisoning is a danger for our companion animals, especially dogs, as well as for humans. A new study analyzed data from the Animal Poison Control Center for the years 2006-2014 to identify risk factors for opioid poisoning in U.S. pet dogs. Not surprisingly, there...
This cute little pup, posing with his human sibling Mia in his cone of shame, is Lucky! Poor Lucky was hit by a car and broke his leg. His family could not afford the full cost of his surgery and began to work on raising the...
Dog parks are common features of most US cities and towns these days, but it wasn’t always like this. The Smithsonian Magazine recently took a closer look at how dog parks evolved in the US. The first known municipal dog park was created in Berkeley, California...
There are many reasons to spay and neuter your pets. Spay/neuter is the best way to reduce homeless pet overpopulation and to prevent certain kinds of diseases—including cancer—of the reproductive system in both males and females. New research published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical...
How adorable is Harvey?! This cute 7 year old pup started experiencing weakness in his back legs. An exam at San Diego's Veterinary Speciality Hospital showed that Harvey was suffering from a herniated disc and needed spinal surgery. "The cost was way beyond what we could afford,"...
An interesting article in The Atlantic takes a lighthearted look at a common pet owner behavior—why we enjoy talking as our dogs, cats, and other pets! Many people admit to talking as if they were their pets (we also give voices to human babies). Why exactly...
Wishing all of our friends a happy and healthy 2020! ...
Poor little Snuggles had a rough start in life. His mom Debra found him living on the streets. Snuggles had a mangled leg and his veterinarian suspected that it was due to either a birth defect or a very early injury. Snuggles needed a limb amputation...
The hardest part about sharing your life with a companion animal is when the time comes to say goodbye. The loss of a beloved pet is difficult for all pet parents. Luckily, there are some helpful support resources out there, including Ohio State University Veterinary...
An organization of cat care professionals in the UK called The Cat Group has created a very helpful “Kitten Checklist” for anyone thinking about adding a new kitten to their family! This user-friendly checklist was designed to help owners choose a happy and healthy kitten, whether...
The University of Washington and Texas A&M University have teamed up for a large-scale study called the Dog Aging Project. The project invites dog owners to nominate their pets to be part of the study. The goal of the Dog Aging Project is to identify factors...
We are celebrating a milestone, our 2,500th life saved! Meet Charlie, an adorable 5 year old Terrier mix. Recently, Charlie began to show signs of illness. Her family brought her to the vet where she was diagnosed with pyometra, a life-threatening infection of the uterus in...
Wishing all of our friends a happy--and safe--Halloween! Check out these Halloween pet safety tips to ensure that you and your best friend have a holiday that's not too spooky! ...
This adorable furball posing with his equally adorable human family is Fenway! Fenway got into a little trouble recently when he swallowed one of his human sister's toys. He needed emergency surgery to remove the obstruction. With the help of a FACE grant, our friends at the...