Communities across the country will soon have the chance to build or enhance a local dog park, as PetSafe® brand prepares to launch its popular Bark for Your Park™ grant contest. This year, PetSafe® will award prizes totaling $125,000 to nine deserving communities. Since introducing the program in 2011, PetSafe® has awarded more than $1.65 […]
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Helping Pets In Ukraine
Pet parents know Petcube pet cameras as a great way to connect with their pets — to treat them, play games and stay connected when they are away from home. What many may not know is that Petcube products are designed and engineered in Ukraine, and most of the employees are Ukrainian and hence caught […]
Oodles of Doodles: New Study Reveals Why
From dog parks to veterinary practices to the feeds of social media influencers, there’s no missing the popularity of cute, curly-coated Poodle crosses known as Doodles. If you think you’re seeing more Goldendoodles, Labradoodles and other Poodle-cross dogs these days, it’s not your imagination. There are indeed oodles of Doodles. Not only are Goldendoodles, […]
FALL FASHION : MUST-HAVES FOR THE SEASON
It’s Fall. And, as the weather gets chillier, it’s time for your pooch to dress up and blend with the wonderful seasonal colors. For the first time, I’ve featured fashions and accessories as must-have items and awarded three design collections the Must Have Stamp of Approval. These outfits and accessories were specially chosen for […]
Bark for Your Park – Vote Now!
Lucky communitites are going to receive grants to upgrade their dog parks. The annual PetSafe Bark for Your Park™ grant contest has selected the 30 finalists from around the country and now dog lovers that take control of the leash and vote for their favorites to win money grants. Since introducing the program in 2011, PetSafe® […]
Alcatraz East Crime Museum Hosting K9 Meet & Greet to Launch the Opening of its Animal Service Exhibit
Crime fighting isn’t just for humans. There are furry friends throughout the country that also help to solve crimes. Alcatraz East Crime Museum is highlighting the importance of police service animals in a new display. The exhibit will open on July 23, 2021, and as part of the exhibit, they will have on-going guest appearances […]
Loosening the Leash on Legislation
There is a big move afoot to remove breed restrictions in rental apartments and homes. The goal is to be generally more pet-friendly.And the topic is being presented to Congress by HABRI — the Human Animal Bond Research Initiative later this year as part Pet Week, an opportunity for pet industry leaders, the veterinary community, animal […]
The Most Poisonous Things Pets Ate During The Pandemic
We all know that pets can eat the weirdest things — some are harmless but most often they are not leading to visits to the emergency room. According to the Pet Poison Helpline, the msot common things pets ate during the Pandemic directly reflected what people were doing while stuck at home. “Baker’s yeast and […]
Voilà! Introducing Bonne et Filou
It’s National Pet Month – just another reason to celebrate our furkids and enhance the truly remarkable human-animal bond. It’s the perfect occasion to treat the pooch in your life with something a little different instead of a typical jerky treat or a chew toy. And what is that something different? It’s a luxury box of […]
A Gift That Keeps On Giving
This holiday reason, it’s wonderful to be able to give a gift that keeps on giving. And the Dog Treat Gift Box made by the Women’s Bean Project is just such a gift. The Women’s Bean Project is a nonprofit organization that gives women battling addiction, homelessness and incarceration a second chance by teaching them […]