Pets are not forgotten during Mexico’s famed Day of the Dead celebrations, when even Fido and Tiger get a place at the altars Mexican families set up to honor their deceased loved ones, complete with flowers, candles and photographs. Though the human dead usually get their favorite food…
Celebrities Drew Barrymore and Dave Bautista want you to take home a shelter dog today. The stars and rescue dog parents recently partnered with the ASPCA to celebrate October's Adopt a Shelter Dog Month. Barrymore and Bautista know firsthand the joy a shelter pup can bring to a…
If you are interested in calculating your dog’s age in human years more accurately, the latest formula by researchers at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine can help. The researchers studied the way human and dog DNA changes over time specifically looking at patterns called…
A pack of four-legged therapists got a break this week when they were honored at the airport where they dutifully work to ease stress and calm travelers. The event at Philadelphia International Airport marked five years since the 23 members of the Wagging Tails Brigade began greeting people…
It has truly been a hot summer season in the US and hopefully beginning to ease up a bit in many parts of the country with cooler nights and slightly more normal average temps. We still need to remain vigilant and sensitive to how the temperatures affect our…
Long Island Pet Expo in the Park (Location: Tanner Park, Copiague, NY) Free dog friendly event. Doggie U will be holding Agility tryouts for the general public for a fee of $5, and will have plenty of chews, bones & treats available for purchase! Volunteers needed to work…
Call Doggie U for more information 631-968-7972
National Dog Day, held every year on August 26, celebrates the bond between humans and their dogs and encourages dog ownership of all breeds. National Dog Day was established in 2004. National Dog Day has evolved into a global celebration, championed by pet lovers far and wide along…
Memory in many animals, dogs included, has a lot more in common with human memory than we once thought. Studying the cognitive abilities of nonhuman animals, dogs included, has never been easy, primarily due to the fact we can’t truly know what these animals are thinking. Another major…
Welcome to the August 2024. Summer is in full swing and these are the "dog days" of summer. This means trying to avoid the heat and discovering new ways celebrate indoors and outdoors while enjoying our furry friends and family. Let’s continue to make this year their best…
