Bringing a new rescue dog after adopting him is very exciting. Especially if you find a rescue dog that matches your personality. Adopting a dog is not simple if you are looking for the best family dogs to adopt. You have to go to different adoption houses to choose the best rescue dog for yourself or your family. But once you have adopted the right dog, settling him in with the family is the next big task that needs time and patience.  Like humans, dogs cannot fit into just any space the moment you bring them in. They also need time and space to familiarize themselves with the new setti ..read more

We all know how much we care for our dogs and want to make sure that they’re in perfect health all the time. However, when a dog does get sick, it wouldn’t be able to tell us; instead, we’re supposed to be able to tell by looking for any signs or changes in their behavior. Similarly, when a dog is in good health, we would only be able to tell by keeping an eye on its behavior. Many people who have recently adopted a dog might not be able to tell or pick up signs that help them know whether their dog is sick or in good health. Luckily many signs can help keep us updated on pet health condition ..read more

One of the most popular and friendly breeds of dogs you will be sure to find your best friend is a Labrador. Labradors were originally bred to be hunting dogs but are now popular as service and therapy dogs. The reason is that Labradors are very mildly tempered and have a lot of patience. By making sure that you socialize your Labrador pup early on, you will be sure to have a pet that is friendly to all humans. But that does not happen overnight. We have already discussed dog training in the past. Here we’re with an article which tell us “how to train your Lab” and “what techniques you can us ..read more

Pets are an important part of our families. They play with our children, keep our elderly company, are used for therapy, comfort us, celebrate us, and love us unconditionally. So, what happens when the family splits up due to divorce or separation? Since our pets feel like our “children” it would seem that the logical answer would be that the pet should remain with the person who would best care for it, yet in most states, that’s not what happens. In most states, pets are considered property. Until 2017, the court throughout the United States viewed pets as property, like furniture or cars ..read more

Many people who struggle with depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues sometimes have a difficult time taking care of their pets. As a result, here are seven tips on how to take care of your pets while you deal with your mental health issues. Do what is most important It is important that you take care of your pet’s main needs when you are struggling with your anxieties. Feeding your pet, making sure their healthy, and making sure they are living in a safe environment is what is most important. Remember to focus on taking care of the basic needs of your animals when you are having ..read more

Bio: Alexandra Yaksich wears many hats: she is a veterinary technician, writer of all things veterinary, and helps clinics build their practices. She completed her undergraduate studies in Behavioral Neuroscience in 2012 with a special interest in biology and behavior. Her work during this time focused on mapping neural pathways of behavior in dopaminergic neurons in the midbrain. This was the foundation of her interest in behavioral psychology. While noticing that she spent more time writing to the ethics committee on research proposals than doing the actual research, she decided to mo ..read more

~Sherry Chen In the next two weeks, No Dogs Left Behind (“NDLB”) will be gearing up for the upcoming transport of 30 slaughterhouse dogs from China to New York City. Most of these rescued dogs are adopted – some fostered – by families in the US, Canada, and the United Kingdom. This nonprofit organization works with brave Chinese activists and volunteers to rescue dogs from death in certain parts of China and rehabilitate them for eventual adoption. This trip comes on the heels of the last transport to NYC – and some to Canada – on Mon., Feb. 15, 2021. The 29 rescued dogs arrived in ..read more

Press Release Shared by Fishman Public Relations LIVONIA, Mich. (January 21, 2021) – Recognized for the franchise industry’s most-reputable and competitive annual ranking, Pet Supplies Plus, the largest independent pet retailer in North America with over 500 stores in 35 states, ranked 21st on Entrepreneur Magazine’s 2021 Franchise 500 list. The pet retailer is known for its neighborhood friendliness and “Minus the hassle” shopping experience, jumped 29 spots compared to last year’s ranking, and was named No. 1 in the “Pet Store” category for the seventh consecutive year. The 42nd-annual ..read more

By Jennifer Galluzzo Festive Feasts and Holiday Treats Is your fur baby looking to share in the deliciousness of the holidays? Check out these festive feasts. Gourmet Grub for Dogs The Portland Pet Food Company believes that you should feed your dog like you feed yourself. They have introduced some fabulous flavors for the holidays. Homestyle dog meals come in tasty combos like Grandma Ada’s Turkey & Yams, Hopkin’s Pork & Potato, and Rosie’s Beef & Rice. Simply open the packet and serve. Made from 100% natural human grade food, their meals and treats are free of preservatives an ..read more

COVID-19 has been at the forefront for healthcare providers, including veterinary professionals. Widely recognized as a virus. It is primarily a person-to-person disease. Trupanion, a leader in medical insurance for cats and dogs, analyzed its database to provide insight into the top health conditions for dogs and cats since the onset of COVID-19 in North America. COVID 19: Health Conditions for Pets With more than 500,000 pets currently under its medical insurance coverage, Trupanion receives medical invoice data for thousands of members daily and has a team dedicated entirely to animal heal ..read more