Balto became a household name and a lauded hero in the 1920’s for his heroic journey leading a dog sled team across the treacherous winter terrain of Alaska in the dead of winter, to ensure medication reached an isolated community in the throes of a diphtheria epidemic. While the media

Your pet’s love is a gift, but not simply a holiday present. Sadly, every year, countless animals who were given as presents are abandoned after the festivities – often just a few days into the new year. Dogs, cats, and other animals are living beings with unique personalities, and they

Pets are more than just companions; they’re cherished members of our families.  With the holiday season upon us, it’s only natural that we want our pets to be part of the festivities. Yet, we must be mindful of the added stress the holidays can bring to our four-legged friends—extra people,

Affectionately referred to as House Hippos and Land Seals, due to the American Pit Bull’s stocky, “velvety” build and boxy snout, they are known for being as playful and humorous as these nicknames suggest, but these same characteristics are also what has vilified them for decades. October is National Pitbull

For so many of us, our pets are more than just companions — they are family. In fact, of the 86.9 million US households that have pets, 97 percent consider their pets to be part of their family. Yet, as much as our pets contribute to our families, our homes

Part of opening your home, and your heart, to a pet is acknowledging that their life expectancy is much shorter than ours, and it’s likely will face the grief of losing them. For many of us, we recognize and accept that possible pain in return for the decade or more