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 Pet Sitter Safety Month is observed every May, an initiative by Pet Sitters International (PSI) to promote safe practices for professional pet sitters and dog walkers, highlighting crucial safety measures for both sitters and pet owners, with PSI providing resources...

National Microchipping Month is celebrated annually to raise awareness about the importance of permanently identifying pets. It encourages pet parents to microchip their cats and dogs, ensuring they can be reunited with their owners if lost, as collars and tags can...

World War I began in 1914 and resulted in the deaths of approximately 10 million horses utilized in fighting in Europe, according to the American Humane Association. The American Humane Association held its 38th annual meeting in Atlantic City, New Jersey that...

Disadvantages of using Apps for pet sitting include inconsistent sitter quality, potential safety risks (like lost pets or unvetted individuals), and lack of direct oversight from the platform, which acts only as a connector. Users may experience sitter cancellations,...

April is National Heartworm Awareness Month, dedicated to educating pet owners about the dangers of heartworm disease—a severe, mosquito-borne illness affecting dogs, cats, and ferrets. It emphasizes year-round prevention, annual testing, and protecting pets from a...

April is the time for warm weather, spring flowers, and harmful bugs!  Keep your pet safe from fleas and ticks this year. Fleas and ticks are harmful to pets because they cause intense discomfort, skin infections, allergic reactions, and transmit dangerous diseases. ...

A comprehensive pet first-aid kit should include medical essentials such as gauze, vet wrap, adhesive tape, antiseptic wipes, antibiotic ointment, hydrogen peroxide (3%), and a thermometer.  For safety, include a muzzle, tweezers, tick remover, syringe, styptic...

April is National Heartworm Awareness Month, crucial time for pet owners, vets, and organizations to focus on this serious, yet preventable, disease affecting dogs, cats, and ferrets, transmitted by mosquitoes. Awareness campaigns highlight that just one mosquito bite...

National Puppy Day and Cuddly Kitten Day are both celebrated annually on March 23rd to promote pet adoption, honor the bond with young pets, and encourage extra cuddles. Founded to fight puppy mill cruelty, this day (falling on a Monday in 2026) encourages rescuing...