In recent days, you may have heard about or seen headlines for a story regarding the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and its pulling of animal welfare information from its website. Unless you have studied animal rights, what the USDA has to do with commercial breeding facilities we call “puppy mills”, and other aspects […]
Recently, we introduced you to a company called Happy Kids Happy Pets that works to teach children to be compassionate, loving, and kind to not only animals, but to all. Read our story about Happy Kids Happy Pets here. Since then, we’ve received a letter from Betty Delman, a company official, letting us know about […]
Ghergich and PetCo have teamed up a few times to create wonderful graphics and blog posts that we can share with you; their latest is about traveling safely and comfortably with pets this holiday season. Read this post from veterinarian Lisa Weeth and check out the cool infographics that accompany the post below. Safe travels! […]
In March, we told you about the Humane Society of Southeast Texas in Beaumont, the shelter that caught fire and experienced great loss. Read the original story here. We recently got an update from the shelter and are glad to pass it along. If you haven’t already, please share and help if you can. The […]
We found this story on The Dodo and just had to share- it’s probably the cutest and best story we have ever shared- in my opinion. Kids are literally reading to shelter dogs and I am dying with happiness. This is happening at the Humane Society of Missouri. The benefit for the dogs and the […]
In August, we were proud to sponsor the Ames, Iowa showing of Dog by Dog, a documentary from 5414 Productions that follows the trail of money running in and out of puppy mills in the U.S. If you weren’t able to see the film then, this might be your next best chance! Read about Dog by […]
Tragedy, no matter where or when, affects us all. And though those directly affected by the one discussed here are hundreds of miles away from us on the Plains, we know every helping hand is needed for our fellow animal lovers and the animals in their care. Please read, share, and help any way you […]
Our favorite thing to do is to share stories that inspire and celebrate our community shelters, rescues, good Samaritans, and animal lovers. Below, read a press release from Furry Friends Refuge, a community partner we love in Des Moines. MARCH 8, 2016 CONTACT: Sadye Scott-Hainchek, communications assistant (815) 494-2912 or sadye@furryfriendsrefuge.org COMMUNITY […]
A press release from our friends at Alley Cat Allies, an advocacy group helping felines around the world, inspired us to share what’s happening with Becky Robinson. She and her efforts are leading to the promotion of alternatives to mass animal control measures. Find the press release below. It also reminded us of the great […]
Interested in choosing a pet health coverage plan, but feeling the effects of information – overload? Employ these tips from Trupanion as convenient checkpoints along your journey. 1. Learn about the prevailing characteristics of your pet’s breed. In doing so, you will become educated on their most common health issues – an important awareness to […]
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