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Pig in Australia Steals 18 Beers from Campers, Gets Drunk, Fights Cow

Craig ONeal, FlickrForget crocodiles and snakes, the real animal threat in Australia is wild pigs. At least if you’re campingAt a campground in Western Australia over the weekend, a feral pig guzzled down 18 beers that had been left out improperly secured. And just like anyone 18 beers in at a rural dive bar, the pig got big-headed and decided to start a fight with a cow, resulting in the cow chasing the pig around a car.“In the middle of…

How to Make Life Easier for the Pet Groomer and You

Here are things to do and think about next time it is time for dog grooming or cat grooming. Have Your Animals Prepared and Ready Early

4 Ways To Prevent Kennel Stress During Pet Boarding

When taking your dog to a kennel, there are a few things that owners can do to limit the amount of stress the dog feels while it is there. These include...

Using A Pet Boarding Facility When Going On Vacation

When someone wishes to take a much needed vacation, and they have a dog or cat to care for, they may want to consider using a pet boarding facility to help. A business that offers accommodations for dogs or cats is a wonderful...

How to help animals in shelters and rescues

Want to help animals in shelters? Here are a few ways you can help animal shelters and rescues that do so much for animals, people and your community

13 Dog Breeds That Are Overwhelmingly Affectionate

20 Reasons to Adopt a Shelter Dog

Supported by statistics on shelters and adoptable dogs, Healthy Paws and Wiley Pups deliver 20 compelling reasons why you should adopt a shelter dog.

Banning Cosmetic Animal Testing Will Bring Us Closer to a Truly Humane Society

Some decisions are no-brainers, like afternoon naps, hitting the

7 Ways to Support Your Animal Shelter

The first full week in November is National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week! Did you know that approximately 6.5 million homeless animals end up in a U.S. shelter every year? That number is simply staggering. There are about 3,500 animal shelters in the United States that take care of these animalsNational Animal Shelter Appreciation WeekStarted by the Humane Society of the United States, National Animal…

19 Facts About Shelter Dogs That'll Make You Want To Adopt

Hosting Guests Who Have Pet Allergies: A Housecleaning Checklist

Pet allergies might not be a problem for you, but what if you're hosting guests who have pet allergies? Here's how to clean and prepare your home.

New Year's Resolutions For You & Your Furry Family!

The Lucky's Bed & Biscuit team can hardly believe it's just about time for 2016! And, with the turn to a new calendar year - it must be time for that annual list of resolutions. This year, when you're making yours, we encourage you to consider your furry families in new and better changes. These resolution

Answer These Five Questions To Find Out If You're A Cat Or A Dog

Choosing the Right Cat For You : The Humane Society of the United States

Ready to adopt a cat? There are so many cats out there, and so many kinds of cats to choose from, it can be hard to know how to choose the right one for you. We can help.

SECOND CHANCE: What is humane?

What does it mean to be humane? Many would respond with the application of words such as compassion, just, kindness, empathy, benevolence. Others would answer that it means accepting the

5 Cool Alternatives to Cat Trees

It’s a common dilemma among cat parents. We want something that will satisfy our cats’ need to climb up high and play on, but who really wants to put a big, bul

PETS AND THEIR PEOPLE: Thinking about adopting a pet? Do your homework!