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 […]
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 […]
5 Reasons To Support The African Rainforest Conservancy
Only 30% of ancient trees remain standing due to deforestation. Such practices contribute to depleting wildlife habitats, compromising water supply, and greenhouse gases. The African Rainforest Conservancy believes that inspiring the locals that live near and in the rainforest to practice conservation may greatly help contribute to boosting our ecosystem. With that being said, what […]
Preserving the Jungle with @PeruNature – Peruvian Amazon
Tambopata Rainforest Expeditions (www.perunature.com) is an award-winning ecotourism organization devoted to providing exceptional, eco-based vacations in South American rainforests. Kurt Holle, who owns Rainforest Expeditions, has continued to break ground in the world of travel with a variety of travel opportunities geared to create incentives for conservation. Holle’s efforts have now resulted in three incredible […]
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 […]
Help Save The Endangered Belize Jaguars!
I found paradise in Belize! The Kanantik Reef & Jungle Resort is an eco-sensitive, luxurious resort secluded on 300 acres in Southern Belize, and displays a beautiful 1,300 foot private, palm-fringed sandy beach. The Mayan calendar wasn’t correct when predicting “the end of time” on December 21st – but the 25 individual, spacious, thatched-roof […]