Throughout the country, there are countless groups dedicated to improving the lives of animals in any way possible. Most of these groups fly under the radar in terms of recognition and appreciation. But the truth is that without the tireless efforts of so many amazing people, the state of animal homelessness would be in much More
A Dog’s Nose Knows
Here’s an impressive statistic: the average dog’s nose is tens of thousands of times as sensitive to odors as a human nose. What that means in simpler terms is that while we may notice if there’s sugar in our coffee, dogs can detect a teaspoon of sugar in a million gallons of water, or the More
Blind Faith
I recently witnessed a blind woman and her guide dog navigate across a busy intersection. I was in awe as I watched their connection, which is obviously founded on a deep level of trust and intuition. As soon as the duo crossed the street, I saw a mother and her two small children approach the More
Dog Days of Summer
In case you’ve somehow missed it, they’re here. The infamous dog days of summer. Days that seemingly go on forever with their unforgiving and relentless heat — and depending on where you live, it’s evil twin, humidity. We’ve all heard the saying the “dog days of summer,” but what exactly do they have to do More
Travel Tips for Fido
Summer travel is heating up and many folks enjoy taking their pets with them on vacation. Recognizing that Baby Boomers are a much more mobile society and want their pets with them, airlines have improved their processes for transporting animals. Here are 6 things to consider if you and your furry friend are planning to More
Flea Free Naturally
There are so many good things about the start of summer. Dealing with fleas isn’t one of them. Let’s face it, fleas are a nuisance to our dogs and to us. In addition to making your dog itchy and infesting your home, fleas can transmit tapeworms and cause anemia, especially in young animals. For every flea More
No-Birth Equals No-Kill
Sadly, millions of dogs and cats are put to death in shelters each year because there are simply not enough homes for them. And even more tragic is the number of animals that are abandoned or lost in our communities where they succumb to hunger, thirst, disease, predation or accidental death. Hands down, spay-neuter is More
Harnessing Technology to Prevent Heartbreak
As pet owners, we spend more than $60 billion each year on making sure our four-legged friends are safe, healthy and happy. Microchipping is one of the latest technological advances that helps keep our pets safe. Microchips are permanent pet IDs. They help return thousands of lost pets to their owners each year. So why More
Closing the Gap
Spay/neuter programs are key to reducing pet overpopulation We’ve all heard the heartbreaking statistics: more than 4 million dogs and cats are euthanized each year in shelters across the country. What you may not realize is that out of those 4 million, 90% are considered adoptable. Some people believe that adoption is the best way More