By Nancy Barber (Jan 10th 2014) Your heart would have to be made of stone not to be melted by this adorable polar bear cub taking its first steps. Two months old as of yesterday, the Toronto Zoo's newest addition to…
The last few months have been filled with natural disasters. In my neck of the woods, we suffered through a bad summer of wildfires followed by a flood of biblical proportions. To the north, South Dakotans experienced a freakish early…
Canines that Might Be Able to Get the Best of You Find out here which breeds have achieved top honors for being the smartest canines around. Maybe your breed makes the list! So you want a real brainiac for a…
The paths dogs take on group walks reveal their personality traits as well as the leaders of the pack, according to a new study. Credit: Wikimedia Amazingly, researchers can describe most major traits of a dog sight unseen. "We showed…
It's time for Washington's biggest fashion event of the year - Fashion for Paws! Tickets and tables are now on sale for the Fashion for Paws 8th Annual Runway Show benefiting the Washington Humane Society. This year's event will be…
Valentine’s Day is the perfect opportunity to show your loved ones how much you care! Oftentimes, this is done with sweet treats like gourmet chocolates. Indulging in some goodies is part of the fun, but it’s important to make sure…
Why is dental care important for pets? Due to periodontal disease, many pets end up losing some or all of their teeth. It is possible for animals to eat without teeth, but it’s not good for them. Think about the…
Most pet owners will admit that while their animal companions are wonderful, intelligent and talented, they can sometimes be a little confusing. And by a little, we mean a lot. Thankfully, there are experts who can help us better…
It's that time of year again, tickets are now on sale for Pups in the Park at Nationals Park. There are four games scheduled this year - make sure you get your tickets soon, they sell out fast every year!…
The benefits of pet ownership are well documented. Pets give people a reason to exercise, companionship, and most obviously, love. However, pet ownership is not without its risks. Zoonotic diseases are diseases that are passed from animals to people. Over…