The Humane Society of the United States has set aside the week of November 7-13 as National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week. The celebration this special week was begun in 1996 by HSUS to promote the role played by shelters, giving strays and unwanted animals the care and protection they need. The HSUS wants people to […]
International Polar Bear Day is celebrated on February 27. The day is dedicated to learning more about polar bears and the dangers they face. The polar bear is related to the brown bear and probably evolved from brown bears which became isolated from the rest of their species. Brown bears and polar bears can mate […]
February is designated as National Pet Dental Health Month, but pet dental health should be practiced every month. Your pets’ teeth should be brushed at least 3 times a week, preferably daily. Popular belief is that feeding pets dry kibble cleans teeth, but this just isn’t true. The kibble bits are too small and not […]