Pets & Animals
In the Spotlight
Protect Your Furry Friend – Anahata Graceland, the esteemed creator of the Royal Frenchel bulldog breed and founder of idDOG™, has released a new, insightful book titled “Dog Safety Guide for Your Home: The Unthinkable Emergency Happens Every Day.”
What pet families with short-nosed breeds need to know – Nationwide® pet insurance analysis shows disease risk linked to popular breeds and offers tips on keeping these pets healthier.
National Train Your Dog Month – In 2010 the Association of Professional Dog Trainers began the National Train Your Dog Month campaign. The APDT thought it was long overdue to dedicate a month to bringing awareness to the importance of socialization and training, and most of all, to inform the public that training your dog can be easy and fun!
Accidental Overdose – When your pet accidentally ingests one of your human medications, it can be of concern.
It’s a Dog(g)’s Life – Snoop Dogg Enters the Pet Accessory Space with the Launch of Snoop Doggie Doggs.
Pet Health & Safety – Pippa, a Golden Retriever from Knoxville, Tenn., had a lot to be thankful for after surviving a potentially deadly reaction to eating bread dough.
Dogs & Children – Dogs play a vital role in children’s mental health.
Spooky Pet Poison Dangers – Chocolate isn’t the only scary threat this Halloween!
Brightkins – 13 interactive “paws-on” pet toys and tools to keep pets happy, sharp and active, while engaging the entire family.
How To Keep Pets Safe from Fireworks and Flaring Temperatures – Freshpet kicks off summer with vet-approved tips to keep pets safe.
Adopt A Shelter Pet Day – Discover how you can help pets April 30th and every day!
“Your Forever Dog” – Your Forever Dog” is a story of relationships filled with mistrust and doubt, friendship and betrayal, and the power of love. It’s about choosing to overcome the past and step forward into the future. It’s the story of how it feels when someone loves you.
Pet Poison Pantry – In honor of National Poison Prevention Week, the toxicology experts at Pet Poison Helpline reviewed their case data and developed a list of the top 10 potential pet poisons commonly found in your pantry.
PA Foal Watch – Pennsylvania Horse Racing Association Introduces New Virtual Educational Field Trip — Inviting Students to ‘Bring a Horse to Class’.
Bird Feeding Month – February is National Bird Feeding Month. Celebrate with these resources, media, and more to attract and care for your back yard birds.
Dress Up Your Pet Day – January 14 is Dress Up Your Pet Day and the perfect opportunity to showing off your companions style.
Plenty of Fish Announces “Plenty of Pets” – The Cat’s Out of the Bag: “Plenty of Pets” Campaign to Foster New Relationships Through A Shared Love of Pets.
Keep Pets Safe Throughout the Heat of Summer – As many regions across the country continue to experience historically high temperatures, the ASPCA® (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) is reminding pet owners that hot weather conditions can be particularly dangerous for pets.
Piki Goes to College – Joan M. Hellquist warms hearts with this tender story of a lovable shelter dog Piki and her journey to become a service dog.
Petco Love Lost – Approximately 1,000 shelters and rescues in both cities and rural areas across the U.S., will adopt the searchable database that uses facial recognition technology to help reunite lost pets with their families should they ever go missing.
Be Kind To Animals Week – Teach kids to be kind to all living creatures by example and with free lessons during the American Humane’s “Be Kind to Animals Week”.
Celebrate!
Cat Lovers’ Month – Celebrated every year in December.
International Cheetah Day – How will you celebrate the cheetah on December 4th.
Cook for Your Pet Day – Our pets give us unconditional love, companionship, and attention, so it’s the least we can do to return their efforts on National Cook For Your Pets Day on November 1!
National Wildlife Day – America marks National Wildlife Day on September 4.
National Dog Month – With the initiative of @Milkbone National Dog Month be held every August, every year, from now until the end of dog time.
I Love Horses Day – Show your love for the equine world July 15!
Hug Your Cat Day – June 4th is all about showing extra care to your feline friends.
World Turtle Day – Celebrate turtles and tortoises on May 23!
Bat Appreciation Day – International Bat Appreciation Day on April 17 is a chance to show our flying and mostly nocturnal friends some love.
National Puppy Day – March 23 is the day for all dog enthusiasts to celebrate unconditional love of their best friend.
Dress Up Your Pet Day – January 14 is Dress Up Your Pet Day and the perfect opportunity to showing off your companions style.
Appreciate A Dragon– January 16 is an opportunity to learn about the history, mythology, and real-life dragons today.
Elephant Appreciation Day – Whether you’re a lifelong elephant lover or not, take time on September 22 to learn about these amazing pachyderms.
One Night Only – A star-studded canine concert for pets and their parents!
I DNAed My Dog – “Just like Lab’s,” was the title of the advertisement which led us to adopt these two sweet pups, Prince and Lucinda into our family twelve years ago.
As they grew Prince resembled a Lab for sure and Lucinda started looking like she carried German Shorthair Pointer genes. Years passed and while we never knew exactly the mix we did know it was a winner.
Will Your Dog Be the Smartest In the Park? – PetSmart’s new training course, Brain Games™, was developed by PetSmart’s internal team of training experts who developed researched-backed ways to help keep dogs mentally stimulated as a way to lessen hyperactivity and boredom.
Adopt-a-Pet.com Issues Emergency Warning About Pet Thefts – Nation’s top non-profit pet-adoption service calls on pet owners, law enforcement, and tech companies to work together to protect pets.
Canine Winter Fashion – I am sure each of our pet pals have their unique fashion needs, too small, too big, too tight, or loose. Who would have thought that shopping for our dogs would be difficult. Join me on a virtual shopping spree at Amazon.com which offers many solutions for dogs, big, and small.
Miss Lucinda’s Puppy Stew – Through the years I have experimented with a variety of foods and mixtures. Trial and error has resulted in the perfect mix.
It takes less than an hour to make a 10-14 day batch which works out to about $2 to $3 per day, with two meals daily.
In the News
I’m Not Single I Have A Dog – New book celebrates dog moms!
It’s Different When It’s Your Dog! – Every pet owner knows that panicked feeling you get when something is medically wrong with your pet and you have no idea the cause. It is even more alarming when you work at a veterinary clinic and your personal pet is experiencing a crisis at home and you still have no explanation.
Dogtopia Launches for People to Live Vicariously Through Dogs – Dogtopia daycare has always offered a place for dogs to go to socialize and have fun – now it extends a virtual opportunity for dog lovers to do the same.
User-Friendly Pet Health Library – This resource provides information on commonly-searched and frequently-diagnosed illnesses and conditions, wellness and prevention tips, and downloadable resources, as well as areas of expertise within AMC. All content is verified by AMC experts and will be updated weekly.
Blessed To Be Your Dog – Author and dog lover Jean Alfieri’s Blessed to Be Your Dog title is the memory book that immortalizes their pets.
October Is American Humane’s Adopt-Dog Month Each October, American Humane encourages animal lovers to adopt a dog from their local shelter or rescue group. In 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic American Humane is partnering with the Hallmark Channel, presenting the “Adoption Ever After” campaign to help find forever homes for the millions of animals in shelters across the country.
Virtual Dog School From the AKC – The program features two levels, open to puppies and dogs of all ages. Training sessions are what fits best into the owners schedules.
All dogs (purebred and mixed breeds) can earn Virtual Home Manners titles provided the dog is AKC-registered, enrolled in the Purebred Alternative Listing (PAL) program, or enrolled with AKC Canine Partners.
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Pet Books at Amazon
Gifts for Pets At Amazon
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