How many of dog parents cuddle up next to their best friend after a long days work? It is common knowledge that pets reduce stress physically and emotionally, but not many people know that sleeping with your dog next to you has enormous risk factors. Many people sleep with their pets for years with out […]
Protect Your Pet! World Rabies Day!
September 28 is recognized as World Rabies Day! Rabies is a pet parent’s worst nightmare! Today is the day to be aware of the cold hard facts and how to prevent this horrible disease. Its ideal to know about rabies and how to protect your pet from the dreaded infection. Rabies is nearly always […]
A Princess To Pooches In Need – Grace Kelly’s Finding Shelter
Wendy and Baby Hope sat down with Grace Kelly (no, not the princess – but she’s a princess in her own right!), co-founder of the animal welfare organization Finding Shelter. Finding Shelter is a no-kill animal rescue group committed to the saving, rehabilitation, training and permanent placement of dogs and cats in need. Finding Shelter […]
Time To See – Confessions Of A Guide Dog!
We all know how special a dog can be. Yet, it’s truly remarkable when they dedicate their lives to help humans in need. Guide dogs are amongst the most amazing dogs in the world, the difference they make to the lives of those without sight is truly REMARKABLE! Professional guide dogs are more than a […]
10 Reasons Why Elephants Are Just Like People!
We all know that elephants the most powerful land creatures in the world. But there’s a lot we don’t know – like that whole idea that elephants love peanuts? Completely false. Or that their size makes them fearless? Nope, they avoid trees that have ants crawling on them. But there’s one fact that […]
Make A Difference! Honor Puppy Mill Awareness Day!
Saturday, September 19th is Puppy Mill Awareness Day! Puppy Mills are commercial breeding facility that focuses on increasing profit, and not on the treatment of the dogs. The animals are kept most of their lives in cramped cages with little to no care. People don’t realize that most of these puppies are sold to […]