Pets
A Very Furry Christmas: Pet Gift Ideas, Safety Tips For The Holidays
Pet lifestyle expert and bestselling author Wendy Diamond is here with a holiday gift guide for pets, and some holiday safety tips to keep in mind when decorating your home.
Pets Put Up For Adoption From Rescue Groups At Whiskers In Wonderland Event
More than 300 cats, kittens and rabbits were put up for adoption Sunday from more than 20 rescue groups and shelters, at the Whiskers in Wonderland holiday pet adoption event.
L.I. Sandy Victims Forced To Put Pets In Shelters While They Rebuild Lives
Hundreds of animals displaced by the storm are living in cages at pet shelters. Now, there is a push for cat and dog foster homes for the holidays.
10 Tips For Holiday Travel With Your Pet
A recent survey showed 63 percent of pet owners plan to travel during the holiday with their dog or cat. But before you and your four-legged friend hit the road, learn what to do — and what to not do — of taking your animal with you on the road.
Shelters Step In For Superstorm Sandy Victims Who Can’t Keep Their Pets
Many victims of Superstorm Sandy have lost a lot, including their homes, possessions and everything precious, and now as they try to rebuild their lives, some families are also faced with the danger of losing their pets.
ASPCA Makes Emergency Boarding Available For Pets Displaced By Sandy
Many families who suffered catastrophic losses in Superstorm Sandy are struggling to get back on their feet. For some families, caring for a pet in such circumstances can be simply overwhelming.
ASPCA Opens Emergency Boarding Facility For Displaced New York Pets
The ASPCA has opened an emergency boarding facility for New York City pets displaced by Superstorm Sandy. The shelter is being funded with $500,000 donated by celebrity chef Rachael Ray.
Crews Out Rescuing Pets Left Behind During Superstorm Sandy
Many of those who fled as Superstorm Sandy approached had no choice but to leave behind their beloved pets.
‘Funny For Fido’ Event Will Raise Money For Pets, Family Affected By Sandy
People with pets have been packing into local shelters since Hurricane Sandy hit — and now you can help them.
Owners Separated From Pets By Sandy Dealing With Anxiety
Life after Superstorm Sandy has been a struggle for many pet owners. Some of them lost beloved animal companions. Others are fighting to keep pets safe while they were trying to recover.
Study: Kissing Your Dog Can Transmit Disease
Japanese researches took dental plaque specimens from 66 dogs and 81 people from the families who own them. Several different kinds of bacteria found in more than two thirds of the dogs’ mouths were found in their owners’.
American Kennel Club Holds ‘Meet The Breeds’ Event
People searching for the perfect pet headed to the West Side Sunday for the annual Meet the Breeds event.
The Doggie Treadmill: A New Way For Your Pup To Get Fit
You know we’re big dog people here on The Couch, but even we have trouble finding the time to make sure our four-legged pals get enough exercise.
Hollywood’s Top Dog, Uggie, Hits The Couch
Uggie was the undisputed star of Oscar-winning film The Artist, and now the pup that stole our hearts on the big screen has come out with a memoir.
Local Woman Makes Treats For The ‘Foodie’ Dog, Owners Can Eat Them, Too
Ruffikins are unique in the way they are made with human ingredients: Pumpkin, apple, rolled oats, whole wheat flour, ginger, cinnamon, canola oil, eggs.
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