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Fall Travel: Pet-friendly hotels versus pet-friendly Airbnbs

Men and His Dog Friend

We love a good vacation, but we especially love the ones we can take our pets on. Austin, TX, is considered to be one of the most pet-friendly cities in America, with many hotels and Airbnbs accommodating pets of all species. However, depending on the type of pet you have and the type of traveler […]

Emotional Wellness Month: The many ways pets help us emotionally

Fluffy pet

Whether it’s a new puppy or your 30-year-old macaw, pets have the amazing ability to form bonds that last a lifetime. While our pets normally are in good spirits, many people feel that pets can detect when we aren’t, and that’s when they lend their best paw to cry on. From your pet’s sweet personality […]

Global Cat Day: Describing the different breeds in a nutshell

Cute Maine Coon cat

It’s the time our pets have all been waiting for: Global Cat Day! Whether you’ve just adopted your new kitten or have had cats since you were a child, you know of the joys that kitties bring to us (as well as little dead things). While some cat owners know the exact breed of their […]

Dogs in Politics Day: What’s It All About?

Close-up of English Cocker Spaniel, 6 years old, in front of white background

You may or may not have heard of National Checkers Day, also known as Dogs in Politics Day, but it’s on September 23rd so we thought we’d help get you in the know. Accused of financial improprieties, vice-presidential candidate Richard Nixon needed to do some damage control. So, on this date in 1952, he gave […]

Why Even the Most Sophisticated Pets Can’t Celebrate National Coffee Day

Coffee

September 29th marks National Coffee Day, an ode to the morning (and afternoon) jolt that gets so many of us through the day. Whether you take it with cream and sugar, blended with three pumps of your favorite flavor, or black with no frills everyone can celebrate the day with their perfect cup o’ joe. […]

Black Cats: From Superstition to Appreciation

Russian Blue Cat Kitten Resting On Porch Of An Old Village Rusti

August 17th is Black Cat Appreciation Day, a small shout out to one of the most misrepresented pets out there. It’s a sad fact that black cats get adopted out at a lesser rate than their peers, but we’re not exactly sure why. We all know the superstition that black cats are bad luck, but […]

Tips to Keep that Garbage Hound at Bay

Naughty dog

Anyone who’s owned a “garbage dog” knows how frustrating and scary it can be to come home and see that your pet’s devoured (and scattered) an entire bin of trash around the house. If you know your pet ingested something they shouldn’t have, like an abundance of chocolate or onions, monitor closely for vomiting, lethargy, […]