Photo by Eric Ward on Unsplash Americans love their pets, spending more than US$70 billion last year on their beloved companions. This far exceeds the $7 billion spent on legal marijuana, and $32 … [Read more...] about What’s the Value of Your Dog’s Life, and Why it Matters
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Half a Billion on Halloween Pet Costumes is Latest Sign of America’s Out-of-Control Consumerism
Image by nancy sticke from Pixabay Halloween spending is out of control. Americans are expected to spend US$8.8 billion on candy, costumes and decorations this year – or $86 for every person who … [Read more...] about Half a Billion on Halloween Pet Costumes is Latest Sign of America’s Out-of-Control Consumerism
Hunky Australian Firefighters Pose with Rescue Cats for a Purrfect 2020 Calendar: WATCH
Love cats? Love shirtless first responders? You've come to the right place. Australian firefighters pose with their rescue kitty friends in a series of pin-up shots for an annual calendar that … [Read more...] about Hunky Australian Firefighters Pose with Rescue Cats for a Purrfect 2020 Calendar: WATCH
Queer Eye’s French Bulldog ‘Bru’ Has Died
Queer Eye's canine mascot Bruley, who made his debut in season two of the Netflix reboot, has died at the age of 10. Cast members mourned the dog's passing on social media. Bru's owner was producer … [Read more...] about Queer Eye’s French Bulldog ‘Bru’ Has Died
Supporters Raise $68K for Woman Who Sheltered 97 Dogs in Her Bahamas Home During Hurricane Dorian
Supporters have raised more than $68,000 (as of this posting) for a woman who went viral for sheltering 97 dogs inside her Nassau, Bahamas home as Hurricane Dorian ripped the island chain to shreds. … [Read more...] about Supporters Raise $68K for Woman Who Sheltered 97 Dogs in Her Bahamas Home During Hurricane Dorian
These Dogs Know How to Pretend They’re Statues: WATCH
A Swedish woman has taught her very obedient dogs a visually arresting trick, holding absolutely still like statues. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j5M1hpllqDg Said Evelyn Edblad: "This was … [Read more...] about These Dogs Know How to Pretend They’re Statues: WATCH
Every Dog Has Its Day, But It’s Not the Fourth of July
Photo by Matthew Henry on Unsplash The Fourth of July can be a miserable day for dogs. The fireworks make scaredy-cats out of many canines. That’s because dogs, like humans, are … [Read more...] about Every Dog Has Its Day, But It’s Not the Fourth of July
Cat Somehow Survives a Full 35-Minute Cycle in the Washing Machine: WATCH
Felix, an Alabama cat, somehow survived a full 35-minute cycle in the washing machine after his owner, Stefani Carroll-Kirchoff, forgot to check to see if any of her three cats were in it before doing … [Read more...] about Cat Somehow Survives a Full 35-Minute Cycle in the Washing Machine: WATCH
Gus Kenworthy Joins RuPaul and Lisa Vanderpump for a Dog Adoption Runway Show: WATCH
On episode 6 of his eponymous new talk show, RuPaul invited Olympic skier Gus Kenworthy to join a segment with Real Housewife and dog rescue advocate Lisa Vanderpump for a segment about saving dogs in … [Read more...] about Gus Kenworthy Joins RuPaul and Lisa Vanderpump for a Dog Adoption Runway Show: WATCH
Meme Superstar Grumpy Cat is Dead at 7
Grumpy Cat, the feline that launched hundreds of thousands of memes, has died at the age of 7. The news was announced on Grumpy Cat's Twitter account. Grumpy, whose real name is Tardar Sauce, died … [Read more...] about Meme Superstar Grumpy Cat is Dead at 7
