Survey Finds Holiday Shoppers Intend to Spend More Time and Money on Pets This Year
A recent study conducted by PetSmart and Wakefield Research asked 1,000 U.S. pet parents about their holiday plans this year, and the answers should come as no surprise if you’re one of the millions of pet owners in America. The pet industry rakes in billions of dollars each year as more and more people tend to treat their pets like kids. We buy them things and spend money on them even when it means we go without or, at the very least, have to cut back on our own needs. Photo: The Animal Rescue Site Store Holiday Shopping for Pets With...
Terrified Dog Who’d Spent Most of His Life Chained Slowly Blossoms Thanks to Foster’s Patience
This story is about a dog from our shelter friend, American Belgian Malinois Rescue. ABMR, based in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, saves the lives of Malinois. The Animal Rescue Site is proud to share their stories. You can learn more about their work here! Guest post by Teresa Hatcher. January 5, 2022, also known as day #1,825… or is it day #2,555? I’m not sure. Most of the days of my life are the same. I drag a huge, heavy 40-inch chain back and forth, around in circles and back and forth again. I chew on rocks or bits of trash that...
Chocolate Lab with Separation Anxiety Cuddles with Sweet Puppy for Comfort on TikTok
Each of us must find comfort where we can get it. It’s no different with pets, as can be seen in a heartwarming TikTok video recently depicting a large chocolate Lab suffering from separation anxiety. It’s definitely your pick-me-up for the day if you haven’t already seen it. Even if you have, it’s worth a second go around. After all, touching dog and cat videos are some of the most popular content on the internet today. Photo: TikTok/billiethelab_ Separation Anxiety in Pets A lot of pets around the world experienced...
U.K. Jeweler Makes $876,819 Bling for Dogs
If you’re wealthy, chances are you splurge on your pets more than the average dog or cat owner. If you’re stinking rich, you’re probably spending more on them than the average worker makes in a month — or even a year. For those that fall into this category, you may want to check out the designs created by London-based canine entrepreneur Nathalie Knauf. She made the news recently for her latest creation for pampered pets, a piece of diamond-encrusted bling that costs an eye-watering $876,819! Jewelry for Dogs For...
15 Ways That Dogs & Cats Act Just Like Children
Having dogs and/or cats is just like having kids, don’t you agree? If not, then you clearly don’t share a home with an animal. They get jealous, possessive, and will act up to get our attention. They have unique personalities, just like kids, and some are more like the mischievous yet lovable, Dennis the Menace. No matter their personality, all pet parents can agree that their furry companions act a lot like children. Check out the list of ways and feel free to add any we forgot in the comments. Photo: Unsplash/Chewy Form close...
Austin Animal Welfare Policy in 2023
Nov 04, 2022 When I moved to Austin in the 90s, the city looked much different than it does today. The population stood under 600,000, what would become a booming tech culture was in its infancy, traffic was manageable, and the city’s weirdly famous motto wasn’t even a thing. Austin was also more than a decade away from being heralded as a leading No Kill city in the United States. I can still feel the revulsion that jolted through me when I learned that 85% of pets—more than 25,000—were killed in the city shelter each...
Companion Animal Healthcare Market – Growth, Trends, COVID-19 Impact, and Forecasts (2022 – 2027)
Certain factors that are responsible for the growth of the companion animal healthcare market are increasing pet adoption across the world, rising government initiatives for animal health, and growing technological advancements in animal healthcare. A significant rise in the adoption of pet animals, including dogs, and cats, has been observed in recent years. The developed countries represent a significantly large share in companion animal ownership, owing to the favorable economic conditions and several other factors. For example, according...
Even Though He’s Feisty and Destructive, This 5-Foot Iguana Managed to Find His Perfect Family
Lorren Kezmoh has always had a special connection with amphibians, reptiles, and other “creepy crawly” animals, especially those that typically get a bad rap. Her very first pet as a young girl was a turtle named Myrtle. She and her significant other currently live with three tree frogs, a Russian tortoise, a razorback Musk turtle, an Australian blue tongue skink, and a ball Python. So it should come as no surprise that a large green iguana also caught her eye a few years ago. Blue the green iguana was found wandering around a...
Massive Newfoundland on Funny TikTok Decides to Squeeze in with Pet Parent on Family Sofa
It doesn’t matter what size your dog is, they all want to climb up and snuggle with their pet parents, regardless of the available space. That’s what one TikToker’s husband had to deal with recently when their giant Newfoundland decided they wanted to get in on some snuggling action. Unfortunately for their human, there wasn’t enough room, but that didn’t stop Franklyn, a nine-month-old puppy the size of a pony, from trying. Photo: TikTok/shaunaconno Funny TikTok Videos Shared by TikTok user @shaunaconno,...
20 Things You Probably Never Knew About Dogs
Did you know… 1. The average body temperature for dogs and cats is 101.0 and 102.5°F, respectively. For humans, it’s only 98.6. 2. Dogs have three eyelids plus a special membrane called the tapetum lucidum. The latter gives them better night vision than humans. 3. Adult dogs have 42 teeth as opposed to humans, who only have 32. 4. Puppies are born blind, deaf, and toothless. They have heat sensors in their noses so they can find their mothers to nurse and stay warm while their eyes and ears are still closed. 5. While growing,...
