We first learned about Therapy Reading Dogs when we had friends with kids in the Victorville, CA school system. They had a well known Reading Therapy Dog at the Library once a... Continue Reading →
September Pets & Kids Calendar
September is a pretty serious Pet Month! Mostly it reminds us that there are so many pet issues that we need to resolve. Pets aren't disposable, they're part of our families. If... 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 →
August is Birthday Month for Rescue Dogs
Pets & Kids Calendar for August MONTH of August: DOGust is the fun name for August. It's the Universal Birthday month for Rescued/Shelter Dogs (and Cats). Because... Continue Reading →
Poodle Parades & Dog Parades
Great summer events to keep your eyes open for are Dog Parades, especially poodle parades. Very often they are held in a local park and there are prizes for things like costumes... Continue Reading →
Pet & Kids Calendar for July
MONTH of July Celebrates: National DOG HOUSE REPAIRS Month Pet WEEKS in July National Farrier’s (Horse Shoes) Week 6-12 Rabbit Week 15-21 National Zoo... Continue Reading →
Pet Calendar for Kids & Pets For June
June is a busy month for pet lovers to celebrate special events. Pick one or two to celebrate with your family and always Be Kind to Animals. Volunteer of you can. Check the pets... 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 →
Pet Calendar May 2016
Pet Calendar & National Holidays for May 2015 Special Months of May 2016 National Pet Month – AVMA.org National Service Dog Eye Examination Month –... 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 →