Sharks have been around for over 400 million years, but their numbers have declined over the last 60 years due to overfishing. It’s estimated that 38 million sharks are killed each year by fishermen and sold as ingredients for shark fin soup. That’s more than 100,000 killed daily! At this rate, over 200 species of […]
Thanksgiving Travel! Track Down the Paw-fect Dog Sitter With DogVacay.com!
Those wide puppy-dog eyes glisten back at you as you leave your dog with the grumpy attendant at the counter of your local boarding kennel. That’s the moment when you get the overwhelming urge to cancel all your plans, run to your pup and force out through sobs, “I’ll never leave you again!” But […]
Purr-fect Feline Friendly Bed & Breakfasts!
Although it’s always nice to get away from home, feline-fanatics soon miss the company of a furry friend. Now there is a guidebook perfect for those who can’t imagine being away from a kitty companion. PURR-FECT PLACES TO STAY: Bed & Breakfasts, Country Inns, and Hotels With Resident Cats, by Susan Bard Hall, is […]
That Is One Pawfect Photo! The Pawtographer Pet Photo Tips!
Photography is an art. The art of capturing precise moments in life and transforming them to treasurable, memorable keepsakes. To Robert Semrow, professionally known as the famous Pawtographer, photography became of interest at a young age. He was given his first camera at seven years old for Christmas, “It wasn’t anything fancy, but to me […]
Summer Break? Holiday Volunteer Vacations: Help Animals On Your Next Getaway!
Itching for a trip that takes you beyond the usual lazy day at the beach? If so, you’re in good company. Many of today’s travelers are turning to vacations that have a deeper purpose — where the reward of making a difference in life far outweighs a suitcase of souvenirs. There are numerous sanctuaries across […]
What Goes Around, Comes Around: How Rescued Dogs Pay It Forward
You’ve had a rough morning; your train was late and you had to run through a torrential downpour just to stumble in the door; drenched and panting. Now it’s lunchtime and your favorite café is packed. All you can think is “man, today sucks.” But then you approach the counter, order, and pull […]