LA Animal Services Announced it Was Dropping Adoption Fees This Weekend
For the weekend of October 8 and 9, LA Animal Services has announced it will be dropping the prices of animal adoptions to help ease overcrowding in shelters. This is great news if you live in the area and have been thinking about adopting a pet. They noted that in celebration of “Adopt a Dog” month the fees will be lowered to $51 for adult dogs and $75 for puppies this Saturday and Sunday. For dogs older than 4 months, a $20 licensing fee will be added, but this isn’t unusual for shelters to do. Adopt, Don’t Shop In...
6 Must-Have Items for Traveling with Dogs
So, you’re getting ready to hit the open road with your furry BFF. There are all sorts of fun adventures the two of you can encounter together, making memories along the way. But do you have everything you need for traveling with your dog pal to keep them safe and comfortable? Here is a list of 6 must-have items that every traveler should have on hand for an epic journey with Fido or Trixie. 1. Multi-Purpose Leashes for Dogs Bringing a leash is essential, but getting a multi-purpose leash can make your life even easier and be safer for...
Why Do Dogs Nuzzle? A Dog Mediator Explains
There’s nothing like having your dog come up and nuzzle you out of a clear blue sky. They seemingly do it for no other reason than to be close to you and share some affection. But is that really all that’s going on? Maybe not. Licensed family dog mediator Viviane Arzoumanian is the founder of PumpkinPups Dog Training. Arzoumanian says that nuzzling starts at birth when a mother dog uses her nose and tongue to move puppies around, to help stimulate waste, and to clean them up. She also sniffs her babies and identifies each of them...
Canine Study Points to Benefits of Dogs in Stress and Social Interaction
A recent study points to something any pet parent could have told you: cuddling with dogs reduces stress and makes people feel more sociable. In recent years dogs have been recruited for many jobs. They’ve been dispatched at airports to soothe harried travelers, introduced into courtrooms to ease the anxiety of victims, witnesses, and children, and brought to university campuses during finals to lower students’ cortisol levels. Dogs as Babe Magnets Besides reducing stress, human beings find people with dogs to be more trustworthy....
Tips for Spotting Canine Influenza and How to Treat it
As we head into flu season, it’s important to remember that dogs can get the flu just like people. Sound crazy? It shouldn’t. Animals are susceptible to seasonal illnesses as well. In fact, pets can sometimes catch our ailments, just like with COVID. So, how do you spot a cold in dogs? Simple: the same way you spot it in humans. They can present with the sniffles, a cough, lethargy, reduced appetite, eye discharge, and/or a fever. Taken individually, these symptoms could point to any number of things. As a whole, however,...
Sonic Drive-In Now Offering Cool Merch Available at its Online Wag Shop, Including Halloween Costumes for Dogs
Sonic Drive-In is known for its throwback image of 1950’s-style service, complete with carhops delivering your food straight to your car. Despite their nostalgic theme, now they’ve opened an online store known as the Wag Shop where fans of the restaurant chain can purchase merch for their pups. The new Wag Shop line focuses on the bonding pet owners forge on drives with their pets where Fluffy gets to come along for the ride, head hanging out the window as the miles tick by. Photo: The Sonic Wag Shop Go for a ride?! Predominantly...
Give a Shelter Animal a Break By Checking Them Out for an Afternoon, Overnight, or the Weekend
Did you know that with many rescues and shelters you can check a pet out for a day, night, or even a weekend? If you’ve ever thought about fostering but recognize that you can’t make the commitment, yet you’d still like to give an animal a break, this could be the answer. So, consider being a temporary foster. Animal shelters are overfilled and frequently don’t have enough staff or volunteers to take dogs out for walks and other activities that are good for the animals. They count on community members to come in and...
Donate Doggy Sweaters and Booties to Your Favorite Shelter During Chilly Fall and Winter Months
It’s that time of year when animal rescues and shelters all across the country are asking for donations of pet sweaters and doggy booties to help pups in need. If you’re unfamiliar with the call to action, most larger rescue facilities and even some smaller groups put out a call for members of the community to donate cool weather wear. These items are then distributed to families and individuals experiencing economic hardship. Sweaters are particularly important to smaller dogs and those with thin coats lacking an insulating layer...
Fashionable Togs for Fashionable Dogs from Collaborators Wild One and Designer Isaac Mizrahi
American designer Isaac Mizrahi got his start in New York in the late 1980s. He is well known for the unique style of his fashion lines and as a judge on Project Runway Allstars, a competition reality show for up-and-coming designers trying to make it in the fashion industry. Wild One, on the other hand, is the maker of popular pet accessories sold in outlets such as PetCo, PetSmart, Target, and oodles of other stores. Much like Reese’s popular ad campaign back in the day marveling at the uniquely delightful combination of peanut butter...
Ask Dr. Aziza: Signs You May Need To Help Your Dog Lose Weight
Have you ever found yourself wondering “is my dog overweight”? You’re not alone! In fact, obesity is one of the most common diseases veterinarians see in their patients. To help ensure your pup lives a happy, healthy, and long life, we’ve asked our Freshpet vet, Dr. Aziza, to share the top signs that your dog may need to lose weight. Sign #1: Feeding instructions aren’t consistently followed Some pet parents may leave food out all day, allowing their dog to graze at will. Alternatively, they may give a certain...
