International Cat Day, celebrated on August 8th each year, is a global event dedicated to honoring and appreciating our feline friends. It’s a day to recognize the joy and companionship that cats bring into our lives, and to promote their welfare and well-being.
Throughout history, few relationships have been as enduring and impactful and intertwined as that between humans and dogs. From ancient hunting companions to modern-day emotional support animals, dogs have woven themselves into the very fabric of our existence.
April 10th marks National Hug Your Dog Day, a US holiday dedicated to celebrating the unwavering bond between humans and their beloved canine family members. On this special day, dog owners nationwide come together to shower their furry friends with an extra dose of love, affection, gratitude and a loving squeeze.
Each year on April 8th, we commemorate National Dog Fighting Awareness Day, a poignant reminder of the enduring scourge of dog fighting—a cruel and barbaric practice that continues to lurk in the shadows despite being outlawed in all 50 states. This day serves as a clarion call to raise awareness about the insidious nature of dog fighting and galvanize efforts to eradicate it.
Cats have long been cherished companions, adored for their soft fur, playful antics, and calming purrs. But beyond being cuddly couch potatoes, there's a growing body of evidence suggesting that feline friends can offer surprising benefits for our physical and mental health.
For many cat owners, the image of their feline companion basking in the sun or stalking a butterfly in the backyard is idyllic. However, the reality is that allowing your indoor cat to roam freely outdoors exposes them to a multitude of dangers. While the idea of an independent hunter may be romanticized, the truth is that life outside presents significant risks for a domesticated cat.
The animal community of Quintana Roo is in mourning. An animal rescuer died on February 11 due to rabies contracted on January 4 from the bite of a feral cat that he suffered on his hand while trying to help the feline.
You know, everybody dies. My parents died. Your father died. Everybody dies. I'm going to die too. So will you. The thing is, to have a life before we die. It can be a real adventure having a life.John Irving in The World According to Garp
It all started with a Facebook share...
On August 15 2012 at 6:52am Cancun time, a picture of a sad doberman girl with her mouth taped shut was shared by Carole Vince on the Facebook group “Save the dobermann breed”.
By 6:53 Iris Krause had done some research and was trying to locate contacts in Mexico that could help the dog.
Dogs have always been an important part of my life and have made it richer and better.
I love black cats. One of the best pets I ever had the honor to be loved by was a little cat that I named Bagheera. He demolished all of my preconceptions about cats and showed me what amazing cats can be.
There are lots of silly ideas surrounding black cats like “cats bring bad luck” or “cats are witches in disguise”, but the truth is that black cats are just like any other, just prettier.
There are an estimated 22 Million dogs in Mexico and about 70% of them live in the streets, placing Mexico at first place with the highest number of street dogs in Latin America.
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We live in a society in which toxic masculinity and arrogance are symbols of strength. Men who are confident and even a little cocky are seen as more attractive and worthy of respect.
I think that real strength is shown by kindness, compassion and acts that make life better for others even if it costs us comfort or pain.