Limiting our pets’ activity in extremely hot weather is an important precaution. Consider exercising only in the early morning and late evening. Keep long-coated dogs trimmed, and brush them often. Keeping pets indoors is the best option ...

To help a puppy reach his full potential, engage pets with toys with varied textures, such as: Incorporating problem-solving toys is crucial. “Research indicates that dogs who were given intelligence toys could learn positive reinforcement ...

I developed Fresh Patch to offer a product that provides “relief” to pet owners and pets alike.” “With Fresh Patch, dogs can meet their bathroom needs on their own schedules,” said Feld. He noted that dog owners don’t have to deal with bad ...

There is a two-mile walk and a ¾ mile walk. Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome. Walk and tour the new shelter afterwards (pair up with a friend to hold your dog if you’re touring). Save-A-Pet’s Petathalon will be held starting at noon ...

Meet Mr. B, Yuri and Fritzie, who love their Saturday visits to Starbucks for whip cream treats. The three American Eskimo dogs (well, Fritzie is a bit of mix) live with Don and Velva Coppedge of Clear Lake. The big one, 8-year-old Mr. B, found a home with ...

Dog owners feel the same way. Forty-three percent of pet owners said they feel guilty about leaving their dogs behind. Dogtrekker.com, an online site that scopes out pet-friendly places to stay while vacationing, recently released results from a 2011 ...

She said emotional support pets are no different from service dogs for blind people. RiverBay lawyer Jennifer Stewart said the company adopted a new policy last December that has led to more accommodation requests being granted. Maddox will keep JoeJoe.

“Through the grant funds provided by JDHF and through the Ray of Hope Program, we are able to reduce the number of unwanted dogs and cats and take steps toward solving our homeless-pet, overpopulation problem.” The Jason Debus Heigl Foundation was ...

Inc. are working to raise awareness about the dangers of heatstroke and exhaustion in pets. "Unlike humans, dogs cannot sweat on a hot day to cool themselves off," said Dr. Jeff Reh. "Instead, they pant to cool themselves, and also release heat ...

But things are different in Oregon, where there aren't enough shelter dogs to keep up with the demand. Rodriguez said she discovered this while at a conference in 2011 put on by Best Friends Animal Society called "No More Homeless Pets."