Yes, that’s a thing. And yes, it’s today. The 11-year-old celebration sponsored by Animal Planet focuses on the joys of adoption, training tips, and the overall benefits of pet ownership. Even if you don’t own a puppy, today makes for a great reason to scroll through puppy videos on social media.
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Study: Pets Help Children Develop
A family pet can help children develop social skills and reduce loneliness, according to researchers from the University of Liverpool. “Generally dogs and cats are deemed to be the best providers of social support, perhaps due to a higher level of interaction and reciprocation in comparison to other pets.” says Rebecca Purewal, lead author of the […]
Vets Note Addicts Harming Pets To Score Painkillers
SensiblePets Staff Physicians encountering patients seeking painkillers isn’t new, but veterinarians have noticed the trend in recent years as the nation deals with an epidemic opiate addiction. The most troubling cases, they say, involve people abusing their pets then taking the animal for treatment in hopes of scoring a prescription.
3 Words That Restore Faith in Humanity: “Senior Dog Sanctuary”
Google the words “Senior Dog Sanctuary” whenever you need a pick-me-up. Seriously. Browsing websites of organizations dedicated to caring for old and disabled dogs brings much needed compassion into our newsfeed.
5 Tips To A Clean, Pet-Friendly Interior
Dog might be your co-pilot, but their fur and slobber ruins upholstery. To make the most of your travels together, it’s a good idea to dog-proof your car. Here are five easy steps to doing that:
Joy is a Corgi Getting a Belly Rub
This is unfiltered happiness. The clip of a fluffy Corgi insisting on getting his tummy rubbed spread like a grass fire across the Internet.
Photos of Hannah’s Last Day Moves Internet
Most pet owners will face a time when their pet’s quality of life deteriorates to the point that nothing more can be done. This particular scenario–and how it was documented–made a Washington woman and her 11-year-old ailing canine companion, viral stars.
Jack Russell Terrier in Life Vest Rescued from Gulf of Mexico
Some eagle-eyed boaters hauled an exhausted Jack Russell Terrier from the Gulf of Mexico earlier this week. The terrier–a male named Jagermeister–disappeared from his master’s boat five miles off of Florida’s Gulf Coast Tuesday.
Use a Dog’s Instinct to Stimulate its Mind, Body
Dogs are naturally curious pack animals. Their tendencies to dig and chew must be harnessed in a such a way that Patches won’t mangle your most comfortable shoes or a sofa cushion.
Embrace Efficiency with Crate Training
Don’t let their soulful eyes deceive you, puppies are a destructive force of nature. Left unattended they soil carpets and destroy furniture. So how can you keep your puppy from terrorizing the landscape when you’re at work? The answer exists in the form of a steel crate.