National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day is observed each year on April 30.  This day was created as a way to raise awareness for thousands of pets that are waiting for (and needing) adoption from the shelters. Animal shelters require year-round assistance. Adoption is a part of the process.  Animals come in daily, and the shelters work quickly to ensure the animal’s health and wellbeing so they...

Although Assistance Dog Day isn’t officially until August the 4th, I want you to meet a very special Assistance Dog and the person he gives his (almost) undivided attention to. I have been friends with Hannah Gibson since she was a young girl in Scotland, and came to appreciate her intelligence, wit, writing prowess, thoughtfulness, curiosity, and special appreciation for the human-animal connection. She’s...

By Brandy Arnold From Dogington Post For many pet parents, warm weather is a welcomed treat. We get to spend more time outdoors with our four-legged companions, enjoying the sunshine, participating in fun outside activities. That is, until we hear that all too familiar buzz of the mosquito. Not only are these pesky, winged biters annoying, they can lead to a slew of complications...

In 2000 the World Veterinary Association created the World Veterinary Day in order to promote the veterinary profession all over the world. There is a different theme for this day every year. With the themes, pet owners are reminded of the importance of animal care and how veterinary technicians can help. This year, World Veterinary Day will take place globally on Saturday, April 27th, 2019...

National Kids and Pets Day is observed annually on April 26th. National Kids and Pets Day is both a day to celebrate the bonds children and pets can share and a day remember safety where our pets and children are concerned. There are many benefits of having a pet in a child’s life. From fostering natural nurturing abilities to developing responsibilities, pets have a...

From Tru Dog  https://trudog.com/health-benefits-of-bone-broth-for-dogs/ By Abbey Ryan Sometimes we forget that dogs are naturally carnivores. We get caught up in feeding them kibble foods, canned foods, or our homemade vegetables that it doesn’t occur to us that they actually enjoy meat. Dog bodies and human bodies are different, so while we’d never imagine biting into a raw steak or lapping up a bowl of...

Today is International Guide Dog Day.  It is celebrated on the last Wednesday in April every year.  This special day recognizes guide dogs and their important role in helping the blind and visually impaired stay safe and be independently mobile.  A guide dog gives a person that is blind or visually impaired a new lease on life and a trusting companion. Guide dogs are working dogs...

“Not All Stray Dogs Are Homeless” National Lost Dog Awareness Day is observed every April 23rd. This day was created not only to bring awareness to the dogs that go missing but to also celebrate the reunions.  Through networks of shelters, veterinaries, social media and other media sources, many lost canines are reunited with their loved ones. National Lost Dog Awareness Day is an opportunity...

Visit your local shelter: Overpopulation, and consequently euthanasia, is the #1 killer of dogs in this country. Visit your local shelter and adopt, or volunteer with a rescue group to help as many dogs in need find great forever homes. Donate: Old blankets and sheets may seem like junk to you, but to the dogs at your local shelter, they are beds and comfort....