As we watch the fires in the west with heavy hearts, our thoughts go out to those who have lost so much. Losing all of your belongings to a fire or some other natural disaster is horrific and life-altering, but losing a family member (human or of the furry kind) can make these experiences devastating. READ MORE…
April is Prevention of Cruelty to Animal Month. We are urging all animal lovers, animal advocates and activists to GO Orange and join us for this month-long celebration of our victories in the fight against animal cruelty. It’s important to push for legislation that would stop inhumane treatment, such as dog fighting for entertainment or READ MORE…
As the days get longer and your home is being bathed in sunlight, you may start noticing the dirt, fur and dust that has accumulated during the winter months. If you have a pet-friendly household, you may have to take some additional things into consideration when starting your spring cleaning. Toys Slobber, dirt, and hair READ MORE…
Pet birds are known for being very intelligent, emotional, and communicative creatures. It is very important to understand their moods and behaviors so that you can have a better relationship with a healthier bird. Birds express themselves in many ways. Even though you think they may just squawk when they want to tell you something, READ MORE…
A first pet is an exciting challenge for a young child. However, it’s important to remember that most children have never been responsible for something as demanding as a live pet, so even though they may promise to feed it and groom it regularly, they may not live up to their guarantees. Because of this, READ MORE…
Feeding your bird doesn’t have to mean just seeds, nuts and commercial food. Birds love a good snack too, and many birds need treats to give them variety or additional nutrients in their diet. You can usually buy these treats from any pet store, but a fun and potentially de-stressing project would be to make READ MORE…
Lindzee, one of our favorite pet people, provides these simple tips below to help keep your small animals safe! “When I was around 10-years-old, my 5th grade teacher gave me our class pet – a hamster named Toby – to babysit for the summer. About a week into the summer, Toby vanished from his cage! READ MORE…
Flying with a pet can be risky business. An airport baggage handler in Reno, NV recently lost her job after refusing to put a sick animal on a plane. Though her supervisors have since reached out to her and commended her actions, the situation brings up an interesting point: whose job is it to look out READ MORE…
It is the second and final week for our Animal Stars Photo Contest. We were just tickled by these fun photos and wanted to share some of the amazing entries thus far: See all of the photos READ MORE…
We had so much fun watching your Animal Star videos that we have decided to bring back the contest. This time, we want your best small animal pictures! To enter, simply post a photo of your larger-than-life small animal on our Facebook wall by December 2nd. Once we receive all entries, we will pick three READ MORE…
