Here is a calendar of important pet events for 2014. Please check local ads for events taking place where you live. January Walk Your Pet Month Adopt a Rescued Bird Month National Train Your Dog Month Bald Eagle Appreciation Days Jan. 2 – Happy Mew for Cats Day Jan. 2 – National Pet Travel Safety […]
June 22nd is Take Your Dog to Work Day. This Pet Sitters International idea has taken hold, encouraging adoption of dogs from shelters and rescues. It’s an opportunity for everyone in the workplace to share their love of their furpals. Of course there may be some places that can’t accommodate dogs. But if your boss […]
A long-held tradition at Easter holds that children should be given baskets stuffed with live rabbits, ducks, geese and chickens. While this is a cute tradition and may thrill the children initially, it can be very problematic. Often, people don’t consider that these animals will have to be cared for after Easter. Sometimes a well-meaning […]