Advice on Finding Lost Pets

The experts at PetLink microchips have created a helpful list of tips on finding dogs and cats that have gone missing. Of course, microchipping is key to finding lost pets. Make sure your new pet is microchipped and get into the habit of updating your microchip account when there are any changes to your contact …

Cat Care Experts Outline the Different Categories of Domestic Cats

The International Cat Care animal welfare organization has created a helpful guide to the different kinds of cats that you might see in your community. Whether you live in an urban, suburban, or rural environment, it’s common to see cats in outdoor areas, but did you know that there are different types of homeless and …

May 1-7 is Be Kind to Animals Week

American Humane has been celebrating Be Kind to Animals Week for over 100 years. For this year's awareness event, the American Humane website has lots of great resources for animal lovers of all ages. You can take the kindness pledge, find ways to celebrate by making a difference in the lives of animals, and help …

Smart Pet ID Tags Help Owners Find Lost Pets

No matter how careful you are as a pet owner, sometimes dogs or cats go missing and it can be difficult to track them down. Besides traditional collar tags and microchips, pets can now wear “smart” ID tags too. According to an article on the website Live Science, smart tags can be a good way …

Veterinary Health Organizations Advocate for Health-Focused Dog Breeding

Recently the country of Norway amended its existing Animal Welfare Act to emphasize the importance of breeding healthy and fit purebred dogs. They have declared that breeders who violate healthy breeding standards may be held liable. This includes breeding for extreme physical conformations and not screening out genetic health conditions that cause suffering, for example, …