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 […]
Tips For Giving Your Pup An Unforgettable Thanksgiving!
Every Thanksgiving, we humans are faced with worries as big as the feast. Will we survive another visit from our in-laws? Will your favorite football team stop breaking our hearts and win a game on Thanksgiving? One thing that should not be on our mind, however, is whether our pets are at risk this holiday. […]
The History Of Easter And The Bunny!
Modern Christians celebrate Easter as the anniversary of Jesus’ rebirth, but it wasn’t always so. Like many Christian holidays, Easter has its roots in pre-Christian pagan legend. Even the word ‘Easter’ comes from the name of an Anglo-Saxon goddess. Her festival of rebirth was celebrated on the vernal equinox, and her name, “Eastre” or […]
A Paws-itively Adorable Holiday…Happy Puppy Day! March 23rd
Have you watched your daily dose of cute or viral puppy videos? If you haven’t, go do it here and bask in the adorableness of those pups because today is National Puppy Day! As much as we love staring at these beautiful baby dogs, today it is important to […]
Paws your Day and Take Your Pup Out on Walking the Dog Day: February 22nd
It’s about time that you and your favorite buddy go out and hit the town! Grab the leash and call out to him or her and go for a walk. Take your dog to see some trees, bark at some cats, and run through the breeze, especially today on Walking the Dog Day! […]
Happy Thanksgiving! Tips For Caring For A Feathered Friend
The two-legged species known as humans are the proud “parents” of all different types of animals: dogs, cats, turtles, lizards, hamsters, ferrets and even horses. So, why not birds? Have you ever wondered what would happen if you decided to raise and love a parakeet or a canary? Would it be strange to hear […]