A Woman Was Flooded with Calls About a Nonexistent Cat . . . Due to a T-Shirt\ A woman named Natasha has been getting DOZENS of calls from people saying that they’ve found her missing cat, named “Torbo.” There’s just one problem: She’s never heard of a cat named Torbo. She lives in British Columbia, […]
56% of People Would Shave Years Off Their Life . . . If They Could Add It to Their Pet’s Lifespan People say cats have nine lives. Would you shave a year off YOUR life to give your cat a 10th? A new study looked at the connection between pets and their humans’ mental wellbeing, […]
There’s a 1% Chance You Have a “Perfect” Dog If you don’t have a dog, you may think EVERY dog has behavioral problems. If you DO have a dog, you might say that YOURS doesn’t. So who’s right? Well . . . A study at Texas A&M found over 99% of dogs in the U.S. […]
A poll asked 2,000 cat and dog owners to name the top things that can freak their pet out, or cause anxiety. 1. Fireworks. 47% say their pet finds them terrifying. 2. Going to the vet, 41%. 3. The vacuum cleaner, 37%. 4. New people they’ve never met, 34%. 5. Sudden movements, 32%. 6. Balloons […]
If you’re a cat person, you probably think you know them pretty well . . . and also not at all, because they’re an enigma. But here’s something you’d think you would know: .How many TOES does the average cat have? Only 17% of cat owners got it right in a recent poll. The answer […]
Happy National Pet Day ! Two-thirds of us have at least one pet at home, according to the Dogs and cats are the most common, followed by fish, birds, rodents, reptiles, and horses. 97% of us think of their fur-babies as “part of the family.” But we definitely get a little more creative NAMING them […]
It’s National Walk Your Dog Day . . . so if you only do it once a year, today’s the day. (???) Seriously though, here’s why getting lazy and skipping those walks might be a bigger deal than you think. “The Washington Post” just did a big story about how skipping walks can “significantly affect your dog’s emotional and […]
As the Fourth of July approaches, veterinarians and dog experts are warning pet owners to be aware of the dangers of the holiday. Fireworks and large crowds can cause dogs to become stressed and anxious, leading to them running away. To keep your pet safe, pet owners should take precautions such as putting their pet […]
American Humane celebrates the oldest commemorative week in U.S. history, the 108th “Be Kind to Animals Week.” This week invites people of all ages to engage and help make the world a kinder place for animals. The CEO of American Humane said, “The commemorative week provides people with the opportunity to contemplate the bigger picture […]
If you think things that are tiny are cute, get ready to go crazy! Pearl now wears the tiny little crown as officially the world’s shortest living dog. Pearl is a two year old chihuahua from Orlando, FL. Imagine a popsicle stick, not imagine it’s a dog. Yes, Pearl is shorter than a popsicle stick, […]
All are welcome! Pets, people, animal lovers and friends can all join Ramona and Liz at Humane Society of Charlotte’s fundraising walk and community festival. It’s Saturday, April 1 from 11am to 3pm at their Animal Resource Center. While rain is expected to start the monring, it’s forecasted to move out of area before noon. […]
In a new poll, 51% of pet owners say they think they could sell merchandise of their pet to other people. And 33% of pet owners have ALREADY designed their own pet “merch.” That may seem high . . . and delusional . . . but 36% of pet owners have set up dedicated social […]
