Everyone knows about the mystery and magic behind Mardi Gras in New Orleans (or what we used to refer to it in the Midwest as “Fat Tuesday”), but what about Mardi Gras’ sister, canine-friendly bash? The Mystic Krewe of Barkus is Mardi Gras’ sole canine-exclusive krewe, the equivalent of Bacchus (for humans), and this February […]
Start The New Year Off Right: Celebrate ‘Change A Pet’s Life’ Day on January 24th!
When bringing a new pet home, many people try to avoid adopting a shelter pet. This issue has been on a decline as more and more celebrities and big brand companies endorse adoption versus looking for the perfect purebred, but animal shelters and humane societies are still full of adorable animals […]
Today’s The Pits… Happy National Pit Bull Awareness Day!
National Pit bull Awareness Day is coming up on October 26! We all know that Pit Bulls are the most commonly negatively stereotyped breed of dogs, but why? They’re smart, healthy, and good children, so what’s the issue? Turns out, a few bad eggs were focused on and POOF! All Pit Bulls are bad […]
Keep The Sun Shining On The Peruvian Rainforest
Peru is known for its unique history and vast rainforest. The Amazon Basin runs down the eastern border of Peru, with the Peruvian Amazon area of the Amazon jungle, east of the Andes to borders with Ecuador, Colombia, Brazil and Bolivia. The Peruvian Amazon is the second largest jungle next to the Brazilian Amazon, and […]
Purr-fect Bonding: Show Some Love on International Hug Your Cat Day: May 30th
In honor of International Hug Your Cat Day on May 3rd, show your purring buddy some love and give him or her a big cuddle. Sorry dog lovers, but this day is all about our felines. There’s nothing like cozying up to your cat after a long day, but today is extra […]
Happy Specially-Abled Pets Day! Be Someone’s Hero Today!
Often times pets are as brave as we are. That is the case with the unbelievable cats, dogs, and other furry family members we recognize and celebrate on May third, otherwise known as National Specially-Abled Pets Day. National Specially-Abled Pets Day encourages us to take a moment and appreciate the hardships these pals overcome, bright-eyed and […]