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People shouldn’t have to choose between feeding themselves, their kids or their pets, or giving up their pets during tough times.  PETCO and the PETCO Foundation, along with help from Best Friends Animal Society, are launching the first national pet food drive in the U.S. that will last November 5-15.  PETCO stores are partnering with food banks [...]

We all know it is important to think about children and safety during Halloween, but it is just as important to be smart about our pets during the excitement. The ASPCArecommends taking some common sense precautions. For example, candy is a big no no for fluffy. Chocolate in all forms—especially dark or baking chocolate—can be [...]

The Sniff Hotel is a pampered dogs dream. Luxury pet accommodations at its best. The Sniff Dog Hotelis a popular Portland, Oregon pet hotel that offers high-end pet accommodations, grooming, training and daycare. Their standard room starts at $37 a night and includes an elevated fleece bed, two hour long play sessions and even a complimentary bath. Maybe [...]

Have you ever felt like your best buddy was smiling at you? Can dogs really smile? Well, we know animals have different ways of expressing their emotions like tail wagging and howling, but sometimes, it seems as if they have similar emotions to us. And sometimes we just want to see our pets act like us, [...]

Who can resist dressing up your pet for Halloween? I know it’s silly, but it’s so darn cute! But before you do, keep in mind some important pet safety tips from the ASPCA during this holiday. Things like choosing the right pet costume for your dog’s personality, keeping Fido away from all the chaos of tricker treaters [...]

Lucy, a 4-year old mixed breed, was rescued from the streets of Puerto Rico after being paralyzed in an auto accident. She was taken in by Courtney Dunning from New Hampshire. Lucy has been using her specially made wheelchair, Walkin’ Wheels, for nearly two years and has been preparing for the climb up Mount Washington with Courtney. Lucy [...]

Pets are not the only ones having a hard time saying goodbye to summer. It’s back-to-school time and pets everywhere are struggling. Things are hectic as routines change and all of the extra attention our best buddies received during the summer is gone. The best strategy is to avoid an abrupt change in schedule, and in the weeks [...]

Downward dog is no longer just for humans. “Doga”, yoga with dogs, is increasing in popularity. There is even a site dedicated to this new fad called www.dogadog.com. This is how it works: Doga combines massage and meditation with gentle stretching for dogs and their human partners. In chaturanga, dogs sit with their front paws in [...]

My Beagle Oliver knows all my problems and all my my deepest secrets. He is my shoulder to cry on and always helps me with my stress issues. I was not surprised to learn that a survey by Mindlab International found that 55 percent of people were more relaxed after spending time with their pets–44 percent were also [...]