No two mixed-breed dogs are exactly alike, which is part of what makes them special. July 31 is National Mutt Day, a day that celebrates mixed-breed dogs and encourages people to adopt them from shelters and rescue. About 75% of dogs in shelters are mixed breeds, making them the largest group of dogs waiting for homes. One of those dogs was Major Beans. Major Beans was waiting for a home when someone decided to adopt him. After his adoption, he became known online for his pla

Dehydration can develop quickly during periods of heat. July is National Pet Hydration Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about dehydration and heat-related illness in animals. Did you know water makes up about 70% of a dog's body and 60% of a cat's body? That's why dehydration can develop quickly and become a serious medical emergency. One of those emergencies claimed the life of Bobby, an 8-year-old dog from Australia. After a walk on a hot day, Bobby b

Vulnerable kittens need protection long before they find a home. Today is National Kitten Day, a day that celebrates kittens while drawing attention to the many young cats still waiting for safety, care, and a home. Nearly half of all cats entering U.S. shelters are kittens, with about 1.58 million admitted in a single year.  Earlier this year, a two-month-old kitten named Elmer was brought to a Texas shelter after he was found covered in glue and close to death. Rescuers sp

Prevention is the best protection against becoming lost. July is Lost Pet Prevention Month, a campaign focused on helping animals stay safe and avoid becoming lost in the first place. An estimated one in three companion animals will go missing during their lifetime. In the U.S. alone, roughly 10 million dogs and cats are reported lost each year. One of those animals was Lola, a dog from Georgia who once saved her family's lives by alerting them to a house fire in the middle o

Fires can escalate in minutes, leaving animals with little chance to escape on their own. Today is National Pet Fire Safety Day, a day that raises awareness about the risks house fires pose to companion animals and the steps that can help keep them safe. According to the National Fire Protection Association, approximately 500,000 companion animals are affected by house fires each year, including about 1,000 fires accidentally started by animals themselves. One of those animal

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