Celebrating Our Pets
The Peace Puppy: A Memoir of Caregiving and Canine Solace Written by Susan Hartzler – Published by McFarland Publishers With more than 53 million unpaid family caregivers in the U.S. providing an estimated 34 billion hours of care annually, the burden on individuals and families has never been greater—and it continues to grow at an … Continue reading New Memoir Sheds Light on the Caregiving Crisis in America with a Unique Canine Twist
September is National Preparedness Month, and it's time to take action to protect every member of your household – including your pets. With natural disasters on the rise and 15 billion-dollar U.S. disasters already reported by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in 2024, ensuring your pets are ready for emergencies can make all the difference. … Continue reading National Preparedness Month – Preparing for a Disaster With Your Pets in Mind
Image copyright: Pet Partners National Therapy Animal Day: Consider volunteering with your pet It’s no secret animals can have a positive impact on a person’s mental and physical health. That’s why every year thousands of facilities such as libraries, schools, hospitals, assisted living, and more ask Pet Partners volunteers to bring therapy animals to visit … Continue reading Pet Partners Looking for Some Special Animals
Valentine’s Day is February 14, but did you know that February 20 is National Love Your Pet Day? It’s a great reminder to spend time with our pets, and show them the care and attention they deserve. It’s also a great opportunity to think about things we can do as pet parents to keep … Continue reading February 20th is National Love Your Pet Day
Know the Signs of Diabetes in Pets (Thank you to the TVMA and TexVetPets.org for this valuable information) The prevalence of diabetes in pets is growing. According to Banfield Pet Hospital’s State of Pet Health 2016 Report, diabetes in dogs has increased by nearly 80 percent since 2006 and by more than 18 percent … Continue reading Know the Signs of Diabetes in Pets – Guest Contributor
Disclosure: (as required by the FTC) PetSafe® Canada sent me the listed products which were donated to a local fundraiser for pet rescue. Do you know what October 29th is? One of the most important days of the year for those of the feline persuasion. It's National Cat Day! A day to honor cats all … Continue reading Celebrate Your Cat with PetSafe® Canada!
I was cruising around Twitter (which I tend to do on a daily basis), when I came across this creative campaign by the National Mill Dog Rescue; "Coins for the Canines". For me I find loose change everywhere. In my car, in my dresser, often embedded in my favorite chair, my gym bag, in the … Continue reading Coins for the Canines ~ Helping To End Puppy Mills
Dating apps not quite cutting it these days? Why not upgrade your companion search with an app that matches you with a shelter pet in minutes! Just in time for National Pet Month, Twilio has come up with an easy way to find your perfect pet – an intelligent chatbot called ShelterPal. According to … Continue reading Forget Online Dating – Find Love With ShelterPal
The Next Best Thing to a Real Puppy – Peppy Pets from TPF Toys Love is… a new Puppy! Puppies emit oohs and awes, a je nais se quoi emotion that is nearly universal. And while so many would love a new puppy, a real life new dog is not always in the cards. … Continue reading Catch “Peppy Pet” Fever This National Puppy Day!
