There are many issues affecting animals and ways to help them. Animal Rights Awareness Week was created in 1991 by the Defence of Animals organization. It highlights important issues such as puppy mill awareness, animal testing, abuse, neglect, and harm toward companion and non-companion animals. From signing petitions to making phone calls, writing letters to […]
Summer is fast approaching and many of us are spending more time outdoors enjoying the warm weather with our furry friends. Did you know that hot weather can be dangerous for your pet? We all want to be the best pet parents and take care of our furry loved ones as we spend more time […]
Although every moment we should strive to be kind and compassionate toward others – especially those vulnerable members of our society such as children, elderly, and animals, this occasion “Be Kind to Animals Month” was created in 1915 and is aimed at raising social awareness and educating others about ways to show kindness and compassion […]
Each year millions of homeless companion animals sit in animal shelters waiting for a loving family and hoping to find their forever home. Sadly, some of them never get this opportunity to have a loving family, to sleep in a comfortable bed or experience what it is like to receive and be rewarded with a […]
It’s that time of year when the holidays are fast approaching and people are busy! It is a festive season with families and friends gathering to celebrate. December brings hope and the chance for homeless animals to get adopted. It is National Cat Lovers’ Month. This month is a great time to shower your feline friends […]
Ryder was an elderly and frail 26 year old Standardbred NYC carriage horse who collapsed on the sweltering summer streets in Manhattan in 2022. There was a bystander who recorded a video that went viral on social media. Ryder looked very weak and was losing weight, and it is distressing to see the video as […]
Can you believe it’s November already? Time is passing so fast these days. Maybe it’s because the world is continuing to open up more and more or it’s just that life gets so busy that days seem like minutes. When thinking about the topic of this blog I thought about all the upcoming events for international animal […]
As we head into a new month we say goodbye to a month that taught me that thankfulness should not be taken for granted. As the world saw the death of Queen Elizabeth, I watched interviews of people reminiscing on times they came face-to-face with her majesty. I started to think about what I am […]
This month is the start of fall with new adventures; kids go back to school and adults back to work after dog days of summer vacations. But did you know September is also puppy mill awareness month and responsible dog ownership (aka guardianship) month? I prefer the term “pet parent” as most of you do […]
Did you know when surveyed the majority of North American people admitted to feeling stressed? Perhaps it is due to the pandemic or the rising cost of living. We can agree that these past few years have brought stresses we never could have imagined. Therefore, I compiled a list of reasons why adopting an animal could […]
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