Kurgo has a line of dog travel products, many of which work to minimize driver distraction. Knowing I often have a pack of dogs in my car — I’m a dog sitter — the company sent over three to try out: the Direct to Seat Belt Tether, the Auto Zip Line-Leash/Zip Line Combo, and the Backseat Barrier. …
The Active Pack Tests Kurgo’s Car Safety Products for Dogs and Drivers Read More »
Grace Hamlin grew up in an orphanage in Costa Rica. Even as a child, she had a heart for helping others and a love for animals. “I saw that children had a need for love, and that dogs had a need for love,” she recalls, “and I thought there should be some way for those …
Atlanta’s W-Underdogs Helps Disadvantaged Kids and Dogs Alike Read More »
Responsible soon-to-be pet parents research which dog breed is right for them. Whether adopting a shelter dog or buying a puppy from a reputable breeder, it’s important to know whether or not that dog will be a good fit. It’s no wonder, then, that people on the street make assumptions about owners based on the dog breed …
If you live in a big city, you’ve seen homeless teens and adults in public parks and on sidewalks, perhaps panhandling for money or food, and often with canine companions. Homelessness in the U.S. is an epidemic. At best estimate, 578,424 Americans were homeless in 2014 (based on the government-sponsored count conducted each January), and it’s estimated that 1.7 …
Collide NYC Helps Homeless Youth Care for Their Pets Read More »
I don’t know about you, but naming a new pet is always one of my favorite parts of the adoption process. My kids enjoy the brainstorm sessions as much as I do. Occasionally, we keep the names our pets had before they came to live with us, but more often we choose new ones. Our newest …
