Category Archives: Fun Facts

The dangers posed to pets around Thanksgiving are bountiful. In general, pets’ stomachs are not accustomed to  the heavy seasoning we use to prepare our foods. Some of the foods commonly found on the Thanksgiving menu are TOXIC to pets. … Continue reading →

97 percent of the dogs involved in fatal attacks in 2006 had not been spayed or neutered. A dog who knows his place in his human pack is a happy dog. A dog that does not is a confused dog … Continue reading →

September has been named Pet Smile Month, with the goal of promoting dental health for our pets. Puppy teeth come in at about three to four weeks old. There are 28 temporary puppy teeth. Dog teeth begin to come in … Continue reading →

No more chimps, pigs, goats, cats, iguanas, birds, and rats. As of March 15, 2011 dogs are the only recognized species to be considered as a service animal, with the exception of pygmy ponies. That’s right, hotels, restaurants, airlines, and … Continue reading →

“Saving 10,000 Dogs – One Day at a Time” Have you ever wondered how you can show appreciation for your beloved canine companion? Well just like there are specific holidays for mothers, fathers, and even grandparents; there is a special … Continue reading →

By Leyda Carvajal August 1st is Universal Birthday for Shelter Dogs Day. The North Shore Animal League America, the world’s largest no-kill animal rescue and adoption organization, declared August 1 as a birthday for all the shelter animals whose birthdays … Continue reading →

Dogs sweat primarily through their feet and cool themselves through panting. In normal conditions, the average daily water intake for a dog is about 3 ounces per 5 pounds. Shaving your dog during summer months will increase their exposure to … Continue reading →

Top 10 reasons we own and foster dogs in no particular order: 1. We get aeration of the soil and mole and squirrel prevention all in one. 2. Weekly dozens of unique organic statues are created outside (mostly). 3. We … Continue reading →

95% of aggression in dogs is learned behavior. Puppy socialization with littermates is critical, especially within the first 8 weeks of life. Children are three times more likely to be bitten by a dog than adults. Dog fighting is a … Continue reading →

Not only did the Royal Family just accept the beautiful Catherine Middleton into the Family as the Duchess of Cambridge but there is now a new royal dog, Otto, an adorable black Cocker Spaniel. Otto first hit the spotlight big … Continue reading →