Happy Thanksgiving to my American friends!!  It is a special day to show gratitude and kindness to others including our animal friends. I hold a special place in my heart for the U.S. as our eldest son, Andrew, was born there. I cherish my daily walks on the beach in Newport Beach with my family including our beloved dog, […]

Tips and Tricks for Keeping Your Pets Safe and Healthy! Halloween is a happy holiday for kids, teens, and even adults who like dressing up, and entire families! Kids get to experience spooky fun activities, dress in costumes, and enjoy treats including delicious candies. Unfortunately, for many family pets, it can be a stressful time. […]

Paying tribute to Lolita in honor of World Animal Day (Wednesday, Oct 4, 2023). Tokitae, also known as Lolita, was a 57-year-old orca that lived in isolation in a small tank captured in the wild when she was around 4 years old and then spent most of her life in a small tank at Miami […]

They deserve to Be Treated with Dignity and Kindness In honor of National Farm Animal Awareness Week (which takes place the third week of September), I would like to take a moment and reflect on the plight of farm animals, and in particular, those innocent creatures that are raised for food in factory farms and […]

Are you thinking of your family’s furry member while making travel plans? Here is a list of the pros and cons of taking your pet with you.

Tips to Keep Your Pet Safe & Happy It’s that time of year to celebrate American Independence Day to spend time with friends and family and that includes our beloved furry friends. Pets are part of the family!! Unfortunately, it can be a stressful time for our beloved canine and feline friends as well as […]

Let’s Celebrate this Milestone and Victory for Animals! Happy Canada Day to fellow Canadians!! It’s official that our country has officially banned the testing of animals for cosmetics. It’s news to share widely with Canadians and animal lovers everywhere!! The law, Bill C-47, puts an end to cosmetic testing and sales in Canada so that […]

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 […]