Black animals altogether, are the least adoptable pets in shelters because of their color. All too often, black dogs are overlooked because of many stigmas such as; the color black is evil (the same stigma that cats have), black dogs do not show up as well in photographs as muti-colored or light colored dogs and black dogs look scary and intimidating because you cannot see their facial expressions as easily, etc. They are easily overlooked when people are searching for…

National Mutt Day is all about embracing, saving and celebrating mixed breed dogs. The biggest percentage of dogs euthanized in due to the constant over-breeding and public desire of designer dogs and pure bred puppies that are sold to pet stores supplied by puppy mills that often produce ill and horribly neglected animals. This special day was created to be celebrated on two dates per year to raise awareness of the plight of mixed breed dogs in shelters around the…

For some pet parents, a trip is no fun if the four-legged members of the family can’t come along. But traveling can be highly stressful, both for you and your pets. If you’re planning to take a trip with pets in tow, learn how to ensure a safe and comfortable journey for everyone. Remember, no matter where you’re headed or how you plan to get there, make sure your pet is microchipped for identification and wears a collar and tag…

National Puppy Day is a special day to celebrate the magic and unconditional love that puppies bring to our lives. More importantly, it's a day to teach responsible puppy ownership, help save orphaned puppies across the globe, and educate the public about puppy mills.

Celebrated April 11th to highlight the unconditional love pets bring to our lives + to encourage adoption. While loving our pets is something we do every day, National Pet Day encourages us to pay special attention to pets who may not get that extra attention. Take supplies to those pets in shelters, help a friend with pets who is recovering from an illness, adopt a pet, or educate others about the care & comfort of pets.

Celebrado el 11 de abril para resaltar el amor incondicional que las mascotas traen a nuestras vidas + para fomentar la adopción. Si bien amar a nuestras mascotas es algo que hacemos todos los días, el Día Nacional de las Mascotas nos alienta a prestar especial atención a las mascotas que quizás no reciban esa atención adicional. Lleve suministros a esas mascotas en refugios, ayude a un amigo con mascotas que se está recuperando de una enfermedad, adopte una mascota…