This interesting article from The Guardian makes a lot of sense! Pet parrots that are allowed to make video calls to other birds show signs of feeling less isolated, according to scientists… Read More

News about the ability to track your dog's fitness was announced at this years Consumer Electronic Show in Las Vegas. A French company called Invoxia announced a "smart" dog collar that can… Read More

This fun article in Untapped NY lists some of NYC's favorite animals. Some you may want to track down and others ... maybe not so much! Some are long gone and others you can still see today… Read More

Humans are naturally drawn to companionship, and the bond between people and their pets has developed and strengthened throughout time. Studies have shown that owning a pet has a range of po… Read More

Most of the 1,100 monuments scattered around London are dedicated to individuals who carried out heroic deeds in the service of the Crown. Others applaud the achievements of persons in the… Read More

According to AARP magazine, there may be some dog and cat behaviors that we may be misreading. You may think you know what that tail wag or cuddle means, but do you? We asked a few experts f… Read More

Get this from Salon - A new study reveals that, in their own special way, turtles chat with each other! "It was a great surprise to discover they not only vocalize but also do so very often… Read More

I tend to compute dog age into human age by multiplying the dog's age by seven. But according to Dr Leslie Brooks, an advisor at Betterpet, different breeds require different calculations… Read More

This fun read from the Washington Post will get you curious about your pet's name. If you meet a Kevin, he’s probably a human. Bella, Luna or Max, though? Don’t be so sure. Some… Read More

As reported in Untapped Cities, there is a secret Christmas tree for departed pets in New York's Central Park. Deep within the woods of Central Park’s Ramble, those in the know gather… Read More

According to NPR: A plane flying from New Orleans to Wisconsin crashed Tuesday morning just outside Milwaukee. In it were 53 rescue dogs. The twin engine turboprop airplane crashed onto the… Read More

I never realized how often pets, especially dogs, are included in old family photographs from the early days of photography. Examples seen here in the Washington Post, add new meaning to how… Read More

As any dog owner will attest, dogs can seem eerily attuned to human behavior. When humans yell or pick a fight, dogs often respond with anger and fear. Similarly, people with sedentary lifes… Read More

A fascinating article from Atlas Obscura reveals some secrets of cat longevity. Jake Perry is a cat man. Standing about 5-foot-7 and often clad in workman’s clothes, the 85-year-old Au… Read More

The human-dog relationship is unique among animals: having co-evolved for so long, most dog owners will attest to the uncanny ability that their canines have when it com… Read More

Many of us are aware of a massive rescue of 4,000 beagles who were bred for scientific experiments - a crime in itself but the treatment of these poor animals is especially criminal. The Was… Read More

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A new study reveals that dogs don't tend to offer food back to humans when given the chance.  Check out this article from Smithsonian Magazine: We show our love to our canine pets with… Read More

Do you ever wonder which dog breeds are the most popular on TikTok? We were curious. Puppy Hero recently revealed the top ten dog breeds on TikToc and generously shared their results with us… Read More

Chris Cantrell offers advice as to how to best keep track of your pets while traveling. Summer is nearing soon!  You might be looking forward to getting out and visiting different plac… Read More

VetBros Pet Education Charitable Fund, a 501c3 nonprofit institution, is changing the industry, one pet at a time. The VetBros PECF created by Dr. Mondrian Contreras is teaming up wit… Read More

Amazon just sent me very interesting and best selling items for our blog. I would like to share these with you. PETKIT Pura X Self-Cleaning Cat Litter Box, No Scooping Automatic Cat Litter B… Read More

If you are interested in supporting a worthy cause to help save birds and other creatures from injury and death, this is an organization for you - The Wild Bird Fund. And every year they hos… Read More

Luke Strauss sent us this valuable chart that might be a good guide to the safest plants to have around pets. He says: Plants and pets have been proven to reduce stress and improve cognitive… Read More

Media Advertiser   ACT NOW: Strengthen Protections Against Bird-Killing Pesticides Dear Friend, A recent opinion published by the E… Read More

This fascinating guide, which we post in two parts, can help us better understand how dogs can communicate with us and with each other. It is written by Will Hank  and Medically reviewe… Read More

From running and hiking to yoga and tennis, there are a ton of different workouts you can try with your furry friends! This infographic highlights a few of the benefits of working out with y… Read More

Smithsonian Magazine offers a fascinating article on how dogs grieve. It helps to remind us of the "humanity" in all beings. The big takeaway is that grieving canines ate less, slept more, a… Read More

This fascinating guide, which we post in two parts, can help us better understand how dogs can communicate with us and with each other. It is written by Will Hank  and Medically reviewe… Read More

The world’s oldest living land animal? At age 190, it’s Jonathan the tortoise. This great article from the Washington Post highlights Jonathan and his longevity. Jonathan the… Read More

Atlas Obscura writes a compelling article on pigeon watching and the history of that bird. Here is a short excerpt from an interview with bird-watching mom, Rosemary Mosco : What&rsquo… Read More

The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards have been unearthing hilarious and heartwarming photos of creatures basically being their best selves since 2015. And this year is no exception. The re… Read More

Alex Fox of Smithsonian writes about the evolution of Amazon birds in response to climate change: A 40-year study found 77 species of rainforest birds weigh less on average, and many have lo… Read More

The adorable behavior may be a sign of concentration and memory recall Corryn Wetzel Daily Correspondent, Smithsonian Dogs have a seemingly endless list of endearing traits and behaviors… Read More

Thank you, SOSA for this factoid: #RandomFact - Did you know polar bears are actually not white? Their skin is black, and their fur is transparent. However, they appear white because… Read More

The winged mammal is critically endangered and won the award to raise awareness about their existence and importance to the island ecosystem Elizabeth Gamillo Daily Correspondent, Smithso… Read More

Found this video regarding the Lyrebird who can imitate not only other bird calls to attract mates but any sound it hears in the forest including a camera shutter and loggers. A wow of a rep… Read More

This is by far one of the most popular posts on our sister blog, Madam Lichtenstein's Cosmic World. I thought that I would share it here for all of our blog's bird lovers. What do you think?… Read More

                For the Kemp’s ridley sea turtle—a species on the brink of extinction—saving one life can make a big difference. Th… Read More

Honest Paws offers some good advice about how often to bathe your dog. Did you know that 56% of dog parents aren't bathing their pups as often as they should? This visual highli… Read More

Axios reports: Two in three dog owners would consider leaving their jobs if their companies no longer offered remote work, according to a survey of 400 dog owners by the pet care company Hon… Read More

Evelyn Metric from Honest Paws has sent us an interesting infographic on cat sleeping positions: I wanted to pass along this informative visual that features 11 common cat sleeping posit… Read More

The Bidens bid an emotional farewell to their beloved German Shepherd Champ “A sweet, good boy.” Champ, one of President Joe Biden and wife Jill’s two German Shepherds, die… Read More

If you live in New York City or are planning on visiting, you may want to check out Birding Bob who offers bird watching tours of Central Park. Central Park has a range of different birds fr… Read More

According to Smithsonian Magazine, Dogs Do It, Birds Do It, and Dolphins Do It, Too. Here Are 65 Animals That Laugh, According to Science Researchers suggest that laughter in the animal king… Read More

There are 220 species of birds around Israel from endangered vultures to eagle and songbirds. Enjoy the video and read the full article at this link: Read More

Carolina Raptor Center Latta Nature Preserve Huntersville, North Carolina                                 Fr… Read More

Please, Help This Marmoset               This picture is of a buffy-tufted-ear marmoset. And yes, we know—it can look mildly uncharismatic, which… Read More

Smithsonian reports that five bonobos and four orangutans were treated with a synthetic form of the virus. Elizabeth Gamillo reports that the San Diego Zoo Safari Park has vaccinated severa… Read More

The old adage “free as a bird” doesn’t quite apply in the world’s tallest mountain ranges. Instead, songbird species are confined to specific elevations, where they h… Read More

Who knew there were so many cats in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC? Read More

This is an inspiring video of rescued tigers swim for the first time in their new sanctuary Read More

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Casper Mattress company believes that puppies have distinct sleeping habits There are specific daytime and nighttime sleep habits unique to puppies. > Daytime sleeping habits: Puppies ten… Read More

From the New York Times - an excerpt  on the movement to rescue feral cats. Inspiring! ‘I Literally Had No One.’ Then the Foster Kittens Arrived. Last summer, Jali Henry w… Read More

From Artnet - Pets of the Art World! Meet 15 of the Adorable (Yet Edgy) Furry Friends Keeping Artists, Gallerists, and Curators Sane These Days Perhaps the only beneficiaries of the pandemic… Read More

Ben & Jerry’s unveiled plans to introduce a line of frozen dog treats. The first up to bowl is Doggie Desserts, four cups of ice cream that come in two flavors: pumpkin with cooki… Read More

From OXY news - Joe will reunite the nations. Not that Joe. Joe the pigeon, discovered the day after Christmas in a suburban Melbourne backyard, looking exhausted and weak, and wearing a tag… Read More

According to Casper Mattress Company, dogs have distinct sleeping patterns and behaviors. Maybe a Dog Bed can make the difference? Here is how they list out: Dreaming: Yes, dogs can dream t… Read More

He’s never gonna stop talking about this. The kākāpō, a flightless, nocturnal parrot, has been named New Zealand’s Bird of the Year in its annual online competitio… Read More

Pet food recalled after at least 28 dogs die, 8 sickened: FDA MEREDITH DELISO Wed, December 30, 2020, 6:35 PM PST·2 min read   From Yahoo News ----- Several pet food pr… Read More

Helene Petersen of KVP Orthotics  offers her views on the value of Drying Cages especially for long haired dogs. There are profession grooming businesses that can find benefit in… Read More

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Well, this is a fine howl do you do. After an uptick in bear sightings in the area this year and two fatal attacks in October — possibly because deforestation is leading bears in searc… Read More

Casper mattresses has produced a fun and informative guide on dog sleeping positions and what they mean. Just like humans, dogs sleep in a variety of positions. From sleeping on their s… Read More

Helene Petersen of KVP Orthotics writes to us to describe the available methods of improving the quality and mobility of our beloved dogs.   Over the years, there have been plenty of… Read More

The New York Times just reported on NYC's latest celebrity. ‘I Had to See That Owl’: Central Park’s New Celebrity Bird New Yorkers are so obsessed with Barry the barred o… Read More

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Our dear friend Margot passed away in October. She was caring for these rescued cats who are now available for adoption. Are you looking for more love in your home? Please contact Kiley to g… Read More

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As a result of the pandemic, pet adoption rates have skyrocketed, increasing by nearly 90% in some cities.   Since so many Americans are also looking to move to a new home this year, t… Read More

We just wanted to give a shout out to the ASPCA which has been on the front lines for rescue and relocation of pets during these turbulent times. The American Society for the Prevention of C… Read More

Wonderful article in the Washington Post website on the sibling behavior of barn owls: By Pratik Pawar    If ever there were a competition to rank sibling relationships in… Read More

From Atlas Obscura - At an unusually unruly library in Virginia, there’s food everywhere and droppings on the floor. Sometimes, visitors stand on the reception desk and squabble with a… Read More

Here is a link to a special offer from Amazon on pet supplies Read More

A wonderful guide by guest columnist Grace Hawkins on the essentials you need for a new puppy: Congratulations! You are going through this content means you are all set to welcome a new fami… Read More

The perfect zoom meeting! Dog Gone Good. Scottish sportscaster Andrew Cotter brings back the quarantine laughs with his dogs Mabel and Olive, this time giving a Zoom meeting performance re… Read More

Henry the Aldabra tortoise turned 60 with a massive fruit-and-veggie confection. AtlasObscura reports on the wonderful way zoo animals celebrate their birthdays: Last summer, for the 50th b… Read More

  As reported by the Washington Post, it makes sense that if dogs have the ability to sniff the presence of certain diseases, they could be trained to sniff out the coronavirus. As som… Read More

This article has been generously donated. Holidays are the best time for social gatherings, family meals, festive lights and decorations, cupcakes, and whatnot. Holidays are all about weeks… Read More

We post this as a resource for pets and pet owners:   May is National Pet Month, and it is important to recognize the large intersection of domestic violence and animal abuse, as nearly… Read More

From African elephant watering holes to American National parks, enjoy these wonderful live cams and get back to nature at a safe distance. Explore.org offers wonderful experiences. &nbs&hell…Read More

If you're a hawk who's planning to crash into a window, One Police Plaza in Manhattan is not the worst place to do it. Officers from the elite NYPD Special Operations Emergency Service Unit… Read More

Rita McMahon is the Founder of the Wild Bird Fund, located in New York City. The Wild Bord Fund is a one of kind organization dedicated to, as their website says, providing medical care and… Read More

This breaking news from ABC.com Walking the dog has been a popular diversion for many enduring coronavirus quarantine, with pets playing an important role in helping humans get through this… Read More

Homeoanimal.com published an important list of all hypo allergic cat breeds for those who suffer from allergies. Here is the article and a link to their great site which describes each breed… Read More

I have to admit that I am up in the air when it comes to giving dogs cannabis. I don't think there has been enough research on the subject and it is difficult to ascertain its true health be… Read More

Here are some good safety tips when traveling with a pet. We’ve all driven down the road only to burst out laughing at a dog with his head out the car window catching air in his cheeks… Read More

AtlasObscura offers intrepid travelers some new and fascinating vacation destinations for 2019. Here is one of them: Wolf Mountain Nature Center. Situated on 60 acres of land in the hills of… Read More

A fascinating article from AtlasObscura: Like humans, the notoriously nervous cats can use a surrogate best friend. Cheetahs and dogs weren’t always friends. And at first glance, the f… Read More

From Lost at E Minor -- Could this thing of beauty finally replace the cardboard box? Aude Sanchez and Guillaume Gadenne of design studio Meyou Paris have created a line of cat beds that&rsq&hell…Read More

With National Homeless Animals Day and over 85 million U.S. pet-owning households projected to spend $75 billion this year, the personal finance website WalletHub today released an in-depth… Read More

Imagine, if you will, what it’s like to be an average cat. You live with your owner on the fourth floor of an apartment building and, like so many of your fellow felines with exposure… Read More

It was only a matter of time. New York City now has a Dog Restaurant Week. Organized by Petminded, a travel planning company for pet owners, the first-ever Dog Restaurant Week has sixteen p… Read More

Jennifer from FOMO Bones has shared her thoughts about building confidence in dogs in this great guest post: From petrified pooch to confident canine – In seven simple steps Oh Fido… Read More

A thank you to The Zebra for the following useful article: When looking for your new home, pet owners should consider a variety of factors to ensure their new home is suitable for their furr… Read More