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When his English Springer Spaniel Daisy was stolen from his Kent home in 2020, Francis Briley thought he would never see her again. Daisy’s microchip details had never been registered, which made the odds of recovering her much more difficult. Eighteen months later, a woman saw a stray dog wandering in Bracknell, seventy miles away

This post contains affiliate links. Read more here. Not a substitute for professional veterinary help. Pet insurance is a good idea for a lot of pets, but choosing a plan and customizing it to your financial needs can be a headache. One of the stumbling blocks many pet parents run into is pet wellness insurance:

In the wake of an official court ruling in Norway banning the breeding of two popular dog breeds, English Bulldogs and Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, many implications are being discussed. This ban, which cites health concerns common in these breeds, has experts feeling torn. Salon consulted some experts in the fields of veterinary medicine, animal

Joint pain can make your furry friend quick to slow down, even when they should have a long, healthy life ahead of them. Seeing your dog suffer is heartbreaking, especially since dogs can’t tell us what’s wrong. Most canines can benefit from extra joint support, which can be found in ingredients like chondroitin for dogs.

Cats are intelligent, quirky, lovable, and mysterious. They are also wild-minded animals whose evolution into their current cuddle buddy status was marked by their choice to domesticate themselves to us. Among the most fascinating things about cats is their propensity for puzzling (for lack of a better word) behavior. While they can be mellow as

This post contains affiliate links. Read more here. Just like their human companions, if dogs are cooped up in their homes for too long due to bad weather outside, they can get a little antsy. But finding rainy-day dog activities to burn off your canine’s relentless energy can seem like an impossible quest. I recently

Being in a crowded shelter can really take a toll on a dog. That’s why a pup named Remy stationed at a high-kill shelter was labeled “fearful” and “a biter.” Shortly before this seemingly un-adoptable dog was set to be euthanized, he went home with a foster family: Lisa and her daughter Aubrey. Lucky for

In 2020, we first reported that the SPCA of Brevard County in Titusville, Florida was holding an ingenious fundraiser that both benefitted adoptable pets and helped the recently single celebrate their singleton status. Today we are delighted to report that the campaign—in which a donation to the shelter will see your ex’s name unceremoniously defiled—is

For stray dogs in impoverished communities, Animal Aid offers hope. They respond when an animal in need cries out, even if it means risking their own lives.  A stray mother dog had recently gone into labor all by herself. Her puppy was stillborn and became stuck in the birth canal. The mama dog was in

After more than seven years of service, a talented and beloved Michigan State University Police K-9 has crossed the rainbow bridge. Bane the German Shepherd is remembered as a skilled officer and a gentle community liaison. Most heartbroken by his loss is his former trainer and handler, Sgt. Kim Parviainen. The bond between K-9s and

Not a substitute for professional veterinary help. Whiskers, whiskers everywhere! In addition to whiskers on her muzzle, above her eyes, and on the tip of her little chin, you’ll also find whiskers on the back of your cat’s front legs! So, what do they all do—and why oh why are some cats’ whiskers super long?

Many people don’t realize how many homeless dogs are in the United States. Even though the streets aren’t filled with strays, hundreds of thousands of dogs are being euthanized every year because shelters are overcrowded. It’s easy to ignore the problem when you don’t have to see it first-hand. But once you realize what’s going

Not a substitute for professional veterinary help. “My, what large eyes you have,” I once said to my cat (who didn’t respond). Experts say you can learn a lot about how your cat is communicating with you through their body language, like a flick of their tail or a rub against your leg. But have

The Duchess Of Cornwall brought her dog Beth on a sort of homecoming trip on Feb. 2. Camilla visited The Battersea Brand Hatch Center in Ash, home of the organization from which the Duchess Of Cornwall rescued her two Jack Russell Terriers, Beth and Bluebell. Battersea has three centres: one in London, one in Old

This is a story about a blind Pit Bull was was dumped in the woods and ached to be saved but no one showed up. She almost gave up until one rescuer, from Lucky Dog Refuge, was able to lure her out of the dense woods with food. When she got up, they saw every

Not a substitute for professional veterinary help. Cats can do some baffling stuff, and their drinking habits aren’t excluded. Your cat has a cool, clean bowl of fresh water, but she seems to crave running water from the tap.  So, why are cats drawn to the running water of a faucet, and should you continue

Between January 14th and 25th, 2022, numerous drivers in San Diego reported seeing a little Chihuahua running alongside traffic. Officers from the Humane Society’s law enforcement division and even a unit from California Highway Patrol tried in vain to capture the elusive little dog. Dogs in trouble often see humans running towards them as threats.

This post contains affiliate links. Read more here. Not a substitute for professional veterinary help. Pet insurance is, for the most part, a lot like human health insurance—it’s there to protect you financially in the event of accidents or illnesses that see your best four-legged friend racking up the vet bills. But it differs from