Perhaps no other fictional tale has taught generations of children more about the loyal heart of a dog, and the pain of losing a four-legged friend, than Old Yeller. Decades after the story was unleashed in book form, dog enthusiasts are still vicariously visiting the Coates family and their canine companion not only through the pages of …
On September 13, 1969 everyone’s favorite Great Dane and the rest of the Scooby Gang solved their first supposedly supernatural caper when the premiere episode of Scooby-Doo, Where Are You! aired. Since then the cartoon canine has become a pop culture icon, and each year fans celebrate the anniversary of Scooby-Doo’s debut with Scooby Doo …
“All of the darkness in the world cannot extinguish the light of a single candle.” A time to take the words of Saint Francis of Assisi to heart, Remember Me Thursday is a day to light the way for a better future for homeless dogs and cats. Taking place on September 23, join animal lovers from more than …
Synonyms for the term “buddy” includes words like “amigo,” “chum” and “confidante.” Although you won’t find it listed in the Merriam-Webster dictionary, if you are a fan of a specific breed of sporting dog then the canine equivalent of “buddy” consists of two words: Boykin Spaniel. And on September 1, these special dogs will be celebrated with …
The dog days of summer are here, and as the temperature rises so are the spirits of shelters dogs and cats across the country as they get ready to find their forever someone to love during the annual Clear the Shelters campaign! In partnership with NBC-owned TV stations and the Telemundo Station Group, from August …
Although all dog lovers (and, no doubt, their four-legged family members) know that every day should be National Spoil Your Dog Day, August 10th is a date set aside to pamper your pup even more than the other 364 days of the year! To mark the occasion, we’ve fetched a few ideas for celebrating National Spoil Your Dog …
From his first appearance in a four-panel Peanuts comic strip at the start of the 1950s to 21st century stardom on the silver screen, thanks to the character of Snoopy generations of children have learned that “happiness is a warm puppy.” In celebration of Charles M. Schulz’s canine creation, Peanuts Worldwide declared that August 10th is Snoopy’s birthday! Fun Facts …
“How Much is That Doggie in The Window?” When Patti Page’s hit single was released back in 1953 the lyrics simply described the way that most people met their four-legged family members…by visiting their local pet store. Times have changed, however, and today animal lovers are realizing that when a person chooses to purchase a puppy …