We’ve all seen the scene from A Christmas Story: Ralphie’s dad leaves out the turkey, and their neighbor’s dogs barge in and make themselves at home. There’s nothing he can do while the Bumpus’ dogs eats the whole turkey, as he watches in horror.

While this is comedic gold, dogs eating the Thanksgiving turkey is nothing to joke about in real life. Sadly, over 24,262 pets were treated over the holidays in 2011 from complications from eating human food (such as the Thanksgiving turkey). Why is turkey in particular so bad for our pet’s health?

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October is National Adopt a Shelter Dog Month. There are millions of dogs that go through the shelter or rescue system each year, many of which never find their fur-ever home. We want to live in a world where every pup has a home!

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Fall is a great season to be a dog owner. The air is cool and crisp, the leaves are changing, and it’s finally sweater weather. For your dogs, this means it’s the best time to enjoy the outdoors before it gets too hot, or too cold! Here are some of our favorite things to do during the Fall with our dogs.

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Ask any cat owner, and they’ll tell you cats are better than dogs. Is there any truth to this claim? We believe so. Here are ten reasons why cats are better than dogs. If you disagree, read our previous blog post, why dogs are better than cats!

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WHILE NOT EVERYONE HAS SPACE, TIME, OR RESOURCES TO FOSTER ON A LARGE SCALE, THERE ARE SOME EASY WAYS FOR YOU TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE.

Helping pets find fur-ever homes is easier than you’d think!

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Here’s ten reasons why dogs are better than cats. What do you think? Let us know!

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Imagine this: you’re eating a delicious hamburger, but can’t get that whimpering sound out of your ear. Sure enough, your doggo is sitting right in front of you, just aching for a taste of that delicious sandwich. We’ve all be there. It’s easy to give into the temptation of giving them just a bite. After all, they are the goodest good boys and girls around. But, it may not be the best decision you can make for them.

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With the Fourth of July right around the corner, it’s important to discuss fireworks and dogs. Sadly, there is roughly a 30-60% increase in the amount of lost pets during July 4th and 6th nationwide. A large contribution to this is scared pets running away from the sounds of fireworks. Even sadder yet, it’s estimated only 14% of those pets are ever returned to their owners.

Here’s what you can do to help your pet during the Fourth:

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EVERYTHING ABOUT SUMMER GIVES US THE EXCUSE TO SPEND MORE TIME WITH OUR PUPS!

So, we decided to make things interesting, and give you some new ideas for fun activities to do this summer with your dog.

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Ah, Memorial Day weekend. The gateway to summer. The first weekend you can spend poolside. The first time all year where it’s essentially required to break out the grill. Many Americans travel to see family, or just to get away from home for a few days over the weekend. It’s estimated that over 38 million Americans travel each Memorial Day, and many of those people bring their dogs with them for the weekend getaway. Here’s our top travel tips for those of your that are bringing your pup along for the drive!

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With so many brands vying for your attention, does it really matter what you should feed your pet? Wouldn’t it be so much easier just to buy the cheapest option and feed them that?

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Seriously. If you ask a group of diverse people of all sorts of backgrounds and beliefs, we can all bond over a mutual love of dogs. But, there is a difference between loving dogs and owning one. Let’s talk about some of the things us crazy dog owners know and understand, but others may not.

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We love these crazy, fluffy, obnoxious, scattered animals so much, and many people who don’t own cats just don’t get it. People who don’t own cats don’t know what it’s like to hear them running around the house at 3 AM, to find them in the strangest places, or to be woken up by their purring every morning. So here’s to you, cat owner, and some things you understand, but other people might not.

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