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April is Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month, and it's a good time to look at what you can do to prevent animal cruelty. Whether you are an avowed animal lover or just have a pet, you can do your part to help prevent animals from being abused or neglected.

It's not only humans who can benefit from quick thinking during a crisis. April is Pet First Aid Awareness Month, and it's the perfect time to learn more about the actions and techniques that just might save your pet's life. If you aren't up to date on what to do during a pet emergency, these tips can help.

Every pet owner should ensure their furry friend is in good health and is living a happy life. Part of doing so may entail taking X-rays. An X-ray helps diagnose different conditions, including tumors, fractures, or foreign bodies. 

March 23rd is National Puppy Day! We’ve rounded up some surprising facts and great games to help you celebrate.

When pets ingest something that they shouldn't, the consequences can be serious or even fatal. Every third week in March marks National Poison Prevention Week, a week of recognition to raise awareness about poison hazards and educate pet lovers about what they should do to keep their four-legged family members safe.

Although you might immediately think of the men and women in uniform when you hear about veterans, humans are not the only type of soldiers. Since 1942, the United States military has had an official unit for dogs that become K9 veterans. Every year on March 13th, the U.S. celebrates K9 Veterans Day to honor and commemorate the service and sacrifices of military pooches and their handlers. Here are some facts to know.

National Beach Day is August 30. With the sun out and the waves gently lapping at the shore of beaches all around Hawaii, it’s a fantastic time to get outdoors with your companion and head to the beach for some fun!

April 14th is National Dolphin Day. In Hawaii, we are fortunate enough to have eight species of Nai’a that call our ocean waters home. Standing on the shore, you are most likely to spot the spinner, but the bottlenose, spotted and rough-toothed are also common.

Since 2006, the ASPCA officially recognizes April as the month for raising awareness of animal cruelty and the need to put an end to it. The organization’s founder launched the ASPCA in April of 1866 after witnessing a driver beating a workhorse during a U.S. diplomatic trip to Russia.

Did you know that the American Kennel Club recognizes September as Responsible Dog Ownership Month? This AKC annual observance is a reminder that in exchange for the joy, comfort and security dogs provide, humans have many obligations to their faithful companions.