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 […]

If you live in a place where winter feels like it lasts far too long, than the moment warm weather arrives and summer is finally here it’s hard not to spend time outdoors with your dog for long periods of time especially when the days are longer and filled with sunshine. However, with heat comes danger […]

There have been so many amazing animal victories lately. From major fashion houses going fur-free to animals being recognized in laws as sentient beings in countries like Spain and England. We have come a long way and there’s much more to come! When you hear victories like Dolce and Gabbana has stopped the use of […]

Happy Foster February Friends! This month we are celebrating the amazing dog and cat foster parents who take in and love animals while they are waiting for their forever homes.  Why are foster homes so important when it comes to animals? I have compiled a list that might make you take the leap in becoming […]

We all know the importance of a plant-based diet on animals, but did you know you could eliminate greenhouse gas emissions by switching to a plant-based lifestyle?  Raising and producing livestock for food accounts for three-quarters of 30% of total greenhouse gas emissions. The science is simple; reduce meat intake and we can significantly reduce […]