Four-Legged Friends Are Furever—And So Is This Matching Jewelry!
A Gold Best Friend Set is the ultimate way to take your style from cute to chic, twin with your four-legged pal, and tell the world that you and your pup are inseparable best friends forever! Humans have come up with countless ingenious ways to show off the bonds loved ones share: matching outfits, matching jewelry, and matching tattoos even! But it has always been harder to coordinate clothes and accessories when your best friend is your pup—until now! Gold Best Friend Sets from Dogily are the only way for chic dog moms to twin with...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: #BeAHelper PSA, Candid Conversation and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. #BeAHelper, a new PSA campaign focused on keeping pets and people togetherMaddie’s Fund® together with The Ad Council and The Humane Society of the United States have launched a new campaign, “Pets and People Together,” a fully integrated public service announcement (PSA) campaign, to inspire pet lovers everywhere to #BeAHelper. Ninety-seven percent of pet owners consider their pet to be family. At any given time, anyone...
Félicette, the First (and only) “Catstronaut” in Space
Early space exploration wasn’t initially manned by humans. We often hear about the chimps and even the little dog from Russia, Laika, who became one of the first animals to go into orbit. But we seldom hear about the first cat in space, a stray Parisian kitty with black and white fur. So what’s her story? It’s actually kind of sad, so grab your Kleenex box and get ready to dab your eyes, because it’s going to be a bumpy flight. Photo: Public Domain First Cat in Space Little Félicette, as her autographs would be...
There’s Much Ado About Gut Health. So What’s All the Fuss About?
There’s been a lot of talk about gut health lately, and if you’re like a lot of other pet parents, then you’re probably wondering what more you could do to promote better gut health for your dog or cat. Don’t worry—MuttGut and KittyGut have your back! People spend over $500 million each year on pet supplements, and a growing portion of that is going toward products that promote gut health. In fact, gut health products and probiotics for dogs and cats are the top sellers when it comes to pet supplements. Gut...
Bulldog Loves Seeing His Picture on the Wall as Employee of the Month!
Reuben the Bulldog is one of the famous canine stars on YouTube! But this bulldog is actually down-to-earth, not letting fame and success get into his head even though he’s also the CEO of CafePress where a lot of cute merchandise for dogs and dog owners are sold. Photo: YouTube/Reuben the Bulldog Reuber’s ultimate satisfaction? Getting awarded as “Employee of the Month”. Yes, he does not mind getting his paws dirty in service of customers, carrying heavy boxes of merchandise, and cleaning up their place at the end of...
Heart Cancer in Dogs is a Real Thing. Know the Signs, Causes, and Treatments
Just hearing the C word makes most of us shudder in fear. A disease or condition that spares no creature, even invertebrates can get tumors. Because cancer is so prevalent, it’s wise to know the symptoms of the various forms it takes. That includes cancer in our pets. When it comes to dogs, not all tumors are cancerous. Oftentimes, you’ll see a dog with fatty tumors, especially as they age. While unsightly, they’re not life-threatening and won’t impact the quality of life the animal experiences. But what about tumors...
Do You and Your Dog Share the Same Personality? Research Says it’s Likely You Do!
New research suggests that humans and their canine companions share similar traits or personalities. For instance, if you have an easy-going and perennially sunny outlook, chances are you might be the pet parent of a golden retriever, a breed known for its sweet, unflappable disposition. Seeing as you’d want a pet that matched your temperament and energy levels, this doesn’t really seem all that earth-shattering. Setting aside the obviousness of that line of thinking, the study surveyed more than 1,500 past and present dog owners...
10 Ways Shelters and Rescues Can Use QR Codes Today
QR codes are everywhere these days—at restaurants, where you scan them instead of being handed a physical menu; bouncing around your TV screen during the Super Bowl (what was that ad even for?!); on the back of a business card, to direct you to someone’s LinkedIn page or TikTok channel. And no wonder, since some 85 percent of Americans now carry smartphones. More and more animal shelters and rescue groups are finding creative, effective ways to use those data-filled squares that you scan with your phone—and you can, too!...
#BeAHelper, a new PSA campaign focused on keeping pets and people together
Maddie’s Fund®, together with The Ad Council and The Humane Society of the United States have launched a new campaign, “Pets and People Together,” a fully integrated public service announcement (PSA) campaign, to inspire pet lovers everywhere to #BeAHelper. Ninety-seven percent of pet owners consider their pet to be family. At any given time, anyone may experience a crisis that can temporarily impact their ability to care for their pets. This campaign highlights that the best place for pets is with their...
CBD and Canine Anxiety
CBD is a natural remedy for dogs that get stressed and anxious. Canine anxiety is the animal’s response to fear, apprehension, agitation, or detachment. It is manifested by nervousness, restlessness, and other undesirable behaviors. Anxious behavior is also shown by senior dogs without any external stimuli due to deteriorating cognitive functions. While anxiety is a common occurrence in dogs, the symptoms exhibited can be a nuisance for the owners. Also, if a dog is experiencing frequent unchecked episodes of anxiety, it may lead to the...
