Dogs are no strangers to the service industry; they’re used to working side-by-side with humans as guide dogs for the visually impaired, police assistants, and emotional supporters for those suffering from mental illnesses – but did you know that dogs can also help prevent terrorist attacks? Pups for Peace was founded in 2002 following the […]
What Pet Parents Need To Know About Animal Cancer And CBD Oil
Cancer is the very last diagnosis pet parents wants to hear from their veterinarian, the thought and reality is both heartbreaking and alarming. Fortunately, there is a treatment method that can help alleviate some of the harsher symptoms that come along with cancer, and that’s CBD oil (cannabidiol – a marijuana extract). Here, you’ll learn […]
Who’s Getting Ready For Easter? Furtastic Bunny Photo!
Who’s getting ready for Easter? Thank you Nara from Westchester, New York for sending this photo! You will receive a signed copy of Wendy Diamond’s best selling book It’s a Dog’s World: The Savvy Guide to Four-Legged Living (Random House) for making us smile! If anyone has a furtastic photo please submit to yappy@animalfair.com […]
Happy #WorldAutismAwarenessDay – Why Pets Benefit Autistic Children!
Today is World Autism Awareness Day, so it’s time to scruff up the support! Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and autism are both general terms for a group of complex disorders of brain development. These disorders are characterized, in varying degrees, by difficulties in social interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication and repetitive behaviors. Although a cure hasn’t been […]
Why Does The Easter Bunny Bring Eggs?
It’s that time of the year again when young children prepare to go hunting for conveniently placed eggs that were left by a mysterious, basket carrying creature with big ears – the Easter Bunny. With the holiday getting closer there is a noticeable influx of stories that aim to explain the strange connection between rabbits […]
Top 10 Dog Breeds That Don’t Shed
Are you tired of cleaning up mounds of fur off your couch, floor, pillows, clothes, and basically everything? Are you allergic to dander, but still want a dog to call your own? All hope is not lost. There are “hypoallergenic” dog breeds available for adoption. No dog is 100% hypoallergenic, but there are breeds that […]