Maybe it's February. It's raining & Windy in the West, Snowing in the Mountains, Blizzards are rolling through the East. People are stuck at home, some without power. We're... Continue Reading →
Archive for the ‘Human-Animal Bond’ Category
Today is National Seeing Eye Dog Day
It’s possible you’ve never seen a Seeing Eye Dog but they’re very important to visually impaired or blind people. It takes several years of training at special schools for a... Continue Reading →
After The Rain the Ponies Kick Up Their Heels
Recently I shared this picture of Mini Pony, Cupcake, “kicking up her heels” with a friend of mine. “Are you kidding me?” she laughed. “No, they really do that. That’s... Continue Reading →
Blessing of the Animals – October 3rd
No matter what your religious affiliation, the Blessing of the Animals, on the birth date of St. Francis of Assisi has turned into a National Day. No one knows exactly when the... Continue Reading →
Why Kids Need Pets – Bullying
You no doubt know that this website focuses on Connecting Kids & Pets and one reason is the many, many benefits of kids having a BFF that's a pet. Recently we came across an... Continue Reading →
Food Trucks for Dogs
Fancy food trucks are the rage in many cities. Seattle is no different - they even have a mobile treat truck especially for dogs. The Seattle Barkery features custom made... Continue Reading →
Iditarod Mushers Turn Tragedy Into Teachable Moments
Yesterday morning (Friday March 12) brought debilitating events for mushers Aliy Zirkel and Jeff King - and their sled dog teams. Both were repeatedly attacked by a snow machine... Continue Reading →
The Last Great Race – The ITIDAROD Begins Tomorrow March 6, 2016
“The Last Great Race,” for sled dogs and mushers officially takes off tomorrow in Willow, Alaska! Ceremonial Festivities began in Anchorage today – but not without help from... Continue Reading →
It’s National Pet Day!
Today is National Pet Day! It's a day to celebrate our pets, encourage our friends without pets to Be Kind to Animals, and maybe even donate to an animal charity to... Continue Reading →
Do You Cook With Your Kids – For Pets?
Kids love to cook! - a simple way to start cooking with kids is to make treats for your pets! The Crazy Kids Guide to Cooking for Your Pet ( http://amzn.to/1ymiob2) has a great... Continue Reading →