National Mutt Day has been celebrated every year on December 2 since 2005, when it was founded by animal welfare activist Colleen Paige. Unfortunately, the biggest percentage of dogs euthanized in shelters are mixed breed dogs. Many people prefer to adopt purebreds from pet stores (often provided by puppy mills which mistreat dogs). Overbreeding of […]
Rabbits are generally clean animals. They keep themselves well-groomed, but we should pitch in too. Short-haired rabbits should be brushed at least once a week. Rabbits shed about every 3 months and during the shedding period, they benefit from more frequent brushings, even daily. This will help to prevent hairballs from forming. Long-haired rabbits, such […]
Not all of us have the time or energy to take our dogs for long walks. Some of us may have physical disabilities that prevent or inhibit us from giving our dogs their walking exercise. Elderly folks, although not all, may not have the stamina to go for long walks or engage in vigorous physical […]
