For the most part, it’s pretty obvious when a dog likes you. The licks, the wags, the smiles! But just like people, some pups have reserved personalities. If you’re worried whether or not your dog is connected to you, take a look at their body language and then read the tell-tail signs below. Canines…
Earlier this year, the Roger Williams Park Zoo in Providence, RI, made a request for boxes on social media because “big cats love boxes, too.”1 If you’re a cat person, you’re probably aware there is no shortage of videos online featuring the fascination our feline friends have for small, enclosed spaces, and especially cardboard boxes….
The dogs were headed for testing labs and didn’t even have names or know how to play. Volunteers are introducing them to grassy yards and cuddly movie nights for the first time. “Everything, from the way that grass feels to watching cars drive by, it’s all going to be a brand-new experience for them,” said…
Summer is here so bring on the pool parties, beach days and long summer nights! If you’re enjoying the summertime alongside some furry friends, it’s important to know how to keep them safe while having fun. Thankfully, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (APCC) has everything you need to know right here! Bring Drinking Water Water…
A Reminder for the weekend from All Animal Care clinic… Stay safe in this heat. If it’s too hot for you then it’s too hot for your pets. What temperature is too hot for a dog? Any time your pet is outside, make sure they have protection from heat and sun and plenty of fresh,…
This week we are mentioning all the potential hazards to your pets during the summer months. When the weather heats up, the critters come out! Be careful of snakes in your yard. Your pet will be curious about movement that occurs. Here is some info your furkid if bitten. Symptoms of a Snake Bite On…
Bufo toads are most frequently seen at night as they are nocturnal, near water, or after it rains. To avoid attracting toads to areas where pets are, do not leave pet food in open dishes outside. Bufo toads are attracted to the food and also a dogs watering dish, and may sit in the water…
The puppies protecting herders and snow leopard This story was originally published by WWF Asia Pacific Exposure in February 2019. On a shivering cold morning in Mongolia’s capital city, 20 shiny wet noses and 20 pairs of bright black eyes stare out from the boot of a Toyota Tundra. Breath misting in the morning frost,…
In Japan, the Akita is considered a national treasure, and each year on March 8 — International Akita Day — the breed that is treasured by anyone who has been fortunate enough to welcome an Akita into their heart and home is celebrated by dog lovers around the world. The date holds a special significance…
National Professional Pet Sitters Week takes place during the first full week in March. Throughout the week, pet sitters are recognized and appreciated for the incredible job they do. For many households, pets are more or less a part of the family. Thus, when pet owners are indisposed, by work or travel, pet sitters are…