Today, we honor all the various dogs who have served as volunteer fire pups through the years. These brave canine firefighters, usually Dalmations, have been members of fire departments across the country since the 1700s. Today, Dalmations are still recognized as firehouse mascots and are used to educate the public about fire safety while honoring […]
As we have all had to navigate through this unprecedented pandemic, one positive aspect has been that the sales and adoptions of dogs has soared in the last few months. More dogs are finding new homes, and the shelters were able to place many pups in foster homes, too. Many shelters and breeders now have […]
It just takes a minute for your dog or cat to get into serious trouble if they get their head stuck inside of a pet food bag. They can suffocate within minutes! It's important to keep all food bags and pet food bags stored safely out of reach. Keep dog or cat treats and pet […]
The in-depth media piece we worked on last fall with the investigative team at WUSA9 (CBS) won an EMMY last week! The Capital Emmys were awarded virtually. The Academy's Emmy Award is the industry's benchmark for the recognition of television excellence. To watch this award winning segment called "Dogs are Dying Face-First in Snack Bags, […]
August 15th is “National Check the Chip Day!” Microchip your pet! Lost or stolen pets have a much higher chance of being reunited with their families if they have been microchipped and the registration information is up to date. DayZ, the cute cat in the photo, disappeared in Dallas two years ago. The family was […]
Don't miss the latest podcast interview with our Founder, Bonnie Harlan, and pet advocate and Dogologist, Billie Groom, with Upward Dogology discussing pet suffocation and how to prevent it! Click on Press and Videos to listen now!
Though "Take Your Dog to Work Day" was officially June 26th, more people than ever are working from home today. One advantage is being able to have our pets right next to us, helping make the work day go easier. So, it's important to keep in mind all the safety tips to prevent pet suffocation […]
The Center of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says COVID-19 is spread to humans through person-to-person contact, and there have been no reports of pets spreading the Coronavirus in the U.S. In addition, The World Health Organization (WHO) has stated, “...to date, there is no evidence that a dog, cat or any pet can transmit […]
