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NATIONAL LOST PET PREVENTION MONTH

JULY 1-31, 2025 July is not only the height of summer, but it’s also National Lost Pet Prevention Month! This month-long observance was created to raise awareness about the importance of keeping our furry friends safe and sound. Did you know that approximately 10 million pets go missing each year in the US alone? InContinue reading “NATIONAL LOST PET PREVENTION MONTH”

UGLIEST DOG DAY

Ugliest Dog Day on June 20 celebrates the pups out there with a face only a mother could love. But when it comes to man’s best friend, is there really any dog that can’t be deemed adorable? We honor the facially challenged ones on June 20, Ugliest Dog Day. What started as a fun contestContinue reading “UGLIEST DOG DAY”

NATIONAL PET WEDDING WEEK

This week is important because it celebrates the bond between pets. It’s a chance for pet owners to express their love and commitment to their pets festively. People participate by arranging mock wedding ceremonies for their pets, which can include everything from outfits to officiants. The idea is to create a fun, loving experience highlightingContinue reading “NATIONAL PET WEDDING WEEK”

CHIHUAHUA APPRECIATION DAY

Chihuahuas are the smallest dog breed. They’re also one of the oldest, though we don’t know exactly when they were first bred. They can trace their roots back to ancient dogs in Mexico, which have been around since at least the 9th century. Despite its ancient origins, these dogs were relatively rare until the 20th century. Today, Chihuahuas areContinue reading “CHIHUAHUA APPRECIATION DAY”

NATIONAL RESCUE DOG DAY

Rescue dogs are truly remarkable! They overcome extreme obstacles and are incredibly resilient. They make wonderful family pets and often a child’s best friend. But rescue dogs are capable of much more. With training, they contribute to the independence of people with disabilities and give comfort to the elderly. As emotional support companions, rescue dogsContinue reading “NATIONAL RESCUE DOG DAY”

NATIONAL SCOOP THE POOP WEEK

The Origins of Scoop the Poop Week Founded in 2002 by the Association of Professional Animal Waste Specialists (APAWS), National Scoop the Poop Week aims to educate pet owners on the significance of cleaning up after their furry companions. APAWS, an organization of professional pooper-scoopers, recognized the need to address the environmental and health hazardsContinue reading “NATIONAL SCOOP THE POOP WEEK”

K9 VETERANS DAY

Tommy, a Chief Explosives Detection canine stationed at Coast Guard Maritime Safety and Security Team Kings Bay, receives applause Thursday, July 27, 2017, during his retirement ceremony in St. Mary’s, Georgia. Tommy has served in the Coast Guard for nine years and has been on 24 deployments. (U.S. Coast Guard/Anthony L. Soto) National K9 VeteransContinue reading “K9 VETERANS DAY”

Why Do Dogs Eat Poop?

Dogs have several repulsive habits which include drinking from the toilet, rolling in mucky dirt or water, licking their butts then your face, but what is the most disgusting is when your dog munches down poop! It could be dog poop, rabbit poop or their own, but the question is WHY! While feces smell badContinue reading “Why Do Dogs Eat Poop?”

National Dog Biscuit Day

The original biscuit for dogs was whipped up by James Spratt in the 19th century. Prior to his square-shaped, fully baked brainchild, dogs would munch on sailor’s hardtack (a basic, long-lasting biscuit from flour, water, and sometimes salt, used by sailors, soldiers, and pioneers when fresh food was scarce) or gnaw on bread or leftoversContinue reading “National Dog Biscuit Day”