We all look forward to the holidays as a time to relax, celebrate and spend time with family and friends. As our pets are part of the family, we certainly don’t want to exclude them from the festivities. However, though not always obvious, the holidays can create many potential hazards for pets. Here are […]
Holiday Furtastic Photo! Santa Paws Makes an Early Christmas Visit!
Thank you Linda from Texas for sending a 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 with Furtastic in the subject line for your […]
Holiday Myth! Rudolph The Red-Nosed Caribou?
Rudolph The Red-Nosed Caribou? What some seasonal enthusiasts might not realize when singing the holiday classic, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer is that the caribou and reindeer are the same species. Ole’ Saint Nick knew exactly what he was doing when choosing the reindeer; they are the domesticated variety of caribou and easily herded by elves […]
Pet Safety New Year’s Tips To Ring In A Happy New Year!
New Year 2016 has arrived! What a wonderful time to reflect and celebrate our relationship with the pets that bring so much love to life. These are Animal Fair Media’s seven pet tips for ringing in another fun-loving and healthy year with your furry companions. Have a Happy New Year everyone! Watch the alcohol! Remember, our […]
Holiday Celebrations Around The World Honoring Dogs!
In the Mesopotamian religion, there was a group who worshiped a dog deity and a temple referred to as “the dog house.” In the ancient Egyptian religion, Anubis, the god of the afterlife, had the head of a jackal. Zoroastrianism included the proper treatment of dogs in their holy books and required that dogs had […]
Ten Happy Hounds Who’ll Light Up Your Holiday Season
It’s a good thing to have a happy dog in the house; but how can you tell if your pooch is feeling good? Contented dogs sleep well for 8 to 10 hours, then wake up ready for food and action. They enjoy their walks and playing with toys. On the other hand you can also […]