We all want our pets to live long, healthy lives. Veterinarians are a vital part of any healthy pet’s life! Vets are pretty much akin to Cesar Milan: they can tell us more about our animal’s state of health and mind than we could ever fathom doing ourselves. The last Saturday in April is recognized […]
The Beauty Is In The Beast – Happy National Bulldogs Are Beautiful Day!
Everyone’s always telling you that beauty shines from the inside out. Well now is the time to celebrate one of the most beautiful breeds out there… and not just based on looks. Bulldogs are not normally seen as your typical style of ‘beauty’, but rather more of ‘The Beast”, yet it’s important to […]
Krewe of Barkus – Mardi Gras Has Gone To The Dogs!
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 […]