Today is World Day Against the Abandonment of Domestic Animals. It always corresponds to the first weekend of summer as it is the beginning of summer holiday departures when pets are abandoned as their owners leave home and travel abroad. It can be observed today and for the final days of the month; find out how to participate by checking out this link. Pets get abandoned for many reasons: not having a caregiver while going on vacation, pet owners not being educated on the br

Animal Rights Awareness Week began in 1991 by the organization In Defense of Animals (IDA). Their aim? To raise awareness of the mistreatment of animals around the world and to educate in the importance of animal's rights being acknowledged. In Defense of Animals began in 1983 as a call to help mistreated animals at UC Berkeley's animal laboratories. The laboratories were in violation of the Animal Welfare Act, and IDA worked to rectify the inhumane conditions in which the an

We’re going to spin National Pet Preparedness Month as a way to talk about preparing to bring a cat or kitten into your home, especially since this is also National Adopt a Cat Month! Preparing to bring any animal into a new environment should be done with care and forethought. Introducing new cats or kittens to existing pets or children may take time and patience, depending upon the disposition of the cat and the age of the existing pets or children. Providing a stimulating