In 2024, around 5.8 million animals entered shelters, and approximately 4.1 million found adoptive homes. Although euthanasia rates continue to decline, an estimated 607,000 animals were still euthanized. The numbers are startling in America. The rate at which dogs and cats are impounded is astronomical, which isn’t an exaggeration. It’s a fact. But the only […]
What would we do without our best friends… Not humankind, the furry kind. It will be crystal clear how much we love them when you read these pet industry statistics. We spare no expense on our animals! Well, some of us do, but if our pet wants it, we’ll darn sure try to get those […]
We wish we had a crystal ball to tell us the exact number of cats in the world today, but luckily, we’ve got some pretty good stats. It’s estimated that there are between 600 million and 1 billion cats in the world. The USA leads with the most cats, followed by China and Russia. Latvia, […]
You may not have woken up this morning and thought, “How many vegans are in the world?” But the way of life has certainly gained interest since the 2010s. When you learn about everything our animals live through and die from due to the meat industry, veganism may not be so “I would never!” to […]
“You are what you eat” is truer than you might think. Not only health-wise, but it can also make a statement or shout out your beliefs. And veganism is a perfect example. The number of vegans who are getting on the plant-based train is steadily increasing. Yes, it’s a wonderful decision for your health, but […]
We take a lot of things for granted… Water, electricity, food, and the trees of the natural forest. But we’re not promised an endless supply of trees. The deforestation industry obviously disagrees. From Oregon to Ghana, you can hear the deafening boom of a tree falling, and its history and biodiversity power with it. You […]
The ocean’s vastness, life, and mysteries all inspire. So why is ocean pollution such an issue? Laziness? Wastefulness? Greediness? Yes, yes, and yes. Plastic in our oceans has created havoc on marine life and its environment. Ocean pollution affects everything on the planet, including human beings. Every year, billions of pounds of trash and other […]
For over 11,000 years, humans have used dogs to track and hunt. The best tracking dogs are scent hounds (dogs that use scent more than sight), and the bloodhound is the number one scent-tracking dog. “The nose knows” certainly rings true when it comes to dogs. Dogs have 220 million olfactory receptors, and humans have […]
A mastiff and a Chihuahua walk into a bar …(Just a visual to make you giggle!) When you think of a mastiff, you think ‘humongous’ and ‘protective,’ and they are. They’re also gentle, docile, and excellent cuddlers. Some think they’ve been around since the beginning of civilization. We can safely say the Grand Mastiff has […]
Is your dog walking you down the street? Are you tired of yelling commands at her while she looks at you and continues to file her nails? We hear ya’. So, we decided to look closely at a company called DIYK9 to see if what they’re offering is sound, affordable, and helpful to the everyday […]