[item_description], Sled dogs have been utilized for hundreds of years to assist with transportation and labor, working in cold, harsh climates ranging from the icy tundra of Alaska to the snowy terrain of Canada. These animals are highly valued for their strength, endurance, and willingness to work hard in cold...
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[item_description], Cats communicate and use body language that’s very different from humans. So, it can be a bit challenging to determine if your cat cares about you. Fortunately, cats do give off signs and display certain behaviors that indicate that they like you. They may seem subtle to us, but...
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[item_description], Cats are interesting animals that often do things that remain a mystery to us. One behavior that some cats engage in is collecting random items. There’s yet to be a concrete explanation for why cats will collect, hide, or hoard certain items. This behavior may be connected to resource...
[item_description], The COVID-19 pandemic has made working from home more common. Many people have had to learn to make adjustments to new work habits and lifestyles. Consequently, pets have also had to get used to spending more time with their parents. Cats may have a reputation for being introverted and...
[item_description], Are you adopting a rescue dog who will soon be–or recently was–a mother dog? Or intaking a pregnant dog into a shelter or rescue? We’ve rounded up a collection of the best names for mother dogs, drawing inspiration from everything from famous moms of the silver screen to names...
[item_description], Have you recently adopted a Beagle? If so, congratulations! You want your pup’s name to be special and unique – something that reflects their personality or the colors of their coat. Finding the perfect combination can seem daunting, but don’t worry. We’ve got some creative Beagle names–from names inspired...
[item_description], We are SO excited to share great news with you: we have adopted a new puppy! Since we lost Tiki in November, we’ve been searching for just the right companion for Barli. He’s very gentle but Barli is a fearful dog and easily intimidated by other dogs…so we knew...
[item_description], World Animal Reiki Day is a special day dedicated to the healing power of animal reiki. Reiki is an ancient Japanese practice that focuses on using energy to heal. Animal reiki allows us to connect and communicate with animals–including our pets, and to understand them better and provide healing...
[item_description], It’s that most wonderful time of the year once again: the National Dog Show is on the horizon! As we’ve written many times, we are unabashedly in love with mixed breed dogs. The more mixed, the better. But we love all dogs, mixed and purebreds. And we like to...
[item_description], Researchers at Kyoto University in Japan found that cats are mentally mapping their humans’ location based on audio clues in the environment, including the sound of the human’s voice. This is known as socio-spatial cognition, in which animals keep mental tabs on the inferred locations of other group members,...
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[item_description], This post contains affiliate links* I love it when companies I like give back, which is why I’m sharing what Smalls is doing at part of their Rescue Partnership program. The program provides free meals to their rescue partners. About Smalls Smalls uses human-grade USDA certified ingredients that are...