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The ocean covers more than 70% of Earth’s surface and makes up 97% of all water on the planet. You cannot drink ocean water, but you cannot survive without it, either.


January, or walk your pet month, is a time to not only ring in the new year but to reevaluate the experiences and habits of the past 12 months. Dogs are crucial to any pet owner's sanity, comforting you after a stressful workday, making you laugh at just the right moment, being a loyal companion through everything, and providing you the confidence to keep moving.


An overwhelming number of people have added pets to their households recently. While there is significant research showing that having a pet can help reduce anxiety and stress symptoms, dogs do not come without their own set of problems.


August is National Pet Immunization Awareness Month. Pet owners should check in with their veterinary care providers to assure that their pets have all necessary immunizations to keep their pets healthy.


The word mutt, or poi dog in Hawaii, refers to mixed breed dogs. December 2 is a day set aside especially to celebrate these unique pups.


In 2006, Colleen Paige, an animal welfare advocate, established National Pet Day on behalf of pets and pet owners throughout the United States.


World Animal Day is a special day for animal lovers and conservationists around the world. Created in 1925 by Heinrich Zimmerman, the holiday is designed to raise awareness of and improve the standards of animal welfare worldwide.


How will your family celebrate World Wildlife Conservation Day this year? Falling between Thanksgiving and the December holidays, this national celebration of everything wild, furry, scaled, and feathered began in 2012, and continues to be one of the most significant days on any animal lover’s calendar.


January is National Train Your Dog Month. To start the year off right with your furry family member, take some time to focus on training fundamentals.


For day 5 of National Pet Week, it is time to talk travel! As summer approaches, more families will be hitting the road or taking to the skies to vacation in all sorts of places.