In case you were unaware,  today is National Dog Day, and FandangoNOW has the perfect way to celebrate. Come check out the list–expertly curated by Fandango’s Managing Editor, Erik Davis and his dog. Grab your favorite pooch and come check out these great dog films! “These films remind us of the adventure, camaraderie and heroic spirit of our best friends. Children envision […]

Do you know an extraordinary man with a cat?   Purina Pro Plan is shredding perceptions of both traditional cat food and who typically loves cats by launching the Purina Pro Plan #MenAndCatsContest to celebrate the new Savor Shredded Blend. Purina Pro Plan is working to change the perception of dry cat food by introducing Savor Shredded Blend, an all-new […]

I had not realized how far back in history wildlife preservation stretched.  On this date in 1911, the Convention between the United States and Other Powers Providing for the Preservation and Protection of Fur Seals was signed by the U. S.,  Great Britain, Japan, and Russia. It was the first international treaty that addressed wildlife preservation issues.   The terms outlawed […]

Note:  I was sent free products for review purposes. This is not a topic we generally talk about, right?  Every time I got to the vet, I am reminded that I should brush my dog’s teeth, but does anyone really do that?  Does anyone want to deal with a recalcitrant dog who doesn’t want a toothbrush in his/her mouth?  It’s […]

Climb That Fence and Take That Leap by Philip Johnsey ~~~~~~~~~~~~~   BLURB:   Edmund blasts across the yard against my calls to come in. He gleely runs off and I chase him across the grass only to find a unique butterfly or a sky filled with stars. As soon as I stop and admire, Edmund promptly comes to my […]

Animal lovers, unite!  This week is National Zoo Keeper Week, a national tribute to recognize Zoo keepers, aquarists, and the animal care professionals in our nation’s zoological parks and aquariums.  To celebrate, The Wildlife Conservation Society Bronx Zoo is hosting an exciting sweepstakes, which you can enter here!  We thought you might like to enter and share it with your readers.  The Grand Prize is a New […]

All right, I don’t know how many cats and/or dogs you have, but we have one dog and fourteen cats.  It’s a long story, but most are formerly feral.  You can imagine how messy meals are for our animals! Do you have a pet food mess problem? Does your pooch or kitty get their food on the floor? Here’s the […]

When Tim’s earlier book of animal essays, All Pets are Off, was published, readers immediately clamored for more. Their preference for animal stories over the political columns Tim’s also known for is understandable: animals are way more fun to read about than politicians. Especially now. So here’s a new volume of over 75 columns, from the introduction to the farm of […]