Canine Influenza or Dog Flu Update Canine influenza (also known as dog flu) is a contagious respiratory disease caused by Type A influenza viruses that infect dogs. There has been a recent epidemic of canine flu virus that has spread very fast in Chicago. As we are quite close to Chicago and worry about our snorting little squishy face Kilo the Pug, we attended a very … [Read more...] about Canine Influenza or Dog Flu Update
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Fighting For Her Life and Others – An Inspiration
Fighting For Her Life and Others What An Inspiration! We wanted to feature 9 year old Katlyn today, as she has inspired us with her selfless desire to help others, especially dogs in need. She has shown that we can all make a difference if we just try. Katlyn's Story A few months ago, she was sitting in her Canadian hospital room fighting for her life and discovered our … [Read more...] about Fighting For Her Life and Others – An Inspiration
Viral video success : Charlie Bit My Finger
Viral video success story : "Charlie Bit My Finger" Charlie from the YouTube clip "Charlie Bit My Finger" is now 9 and his brother Harry is 11. Their channel has passed 1 billion views and over 300,000 subscribers. Charlie's Dad posted the original video to show the boys' family and godfather as the file was too big to e-mail. Once it passed millions and millions … [Read more...] about Viral video success : Charlie Bit My Finger
Happy Earth Day – Go Green
Today is the 45th annual Earth Day Climate change is probably one of the greatest threats facing our planet. Greenhouse gas emissions are rising and as a result, the world is warming more quickly. Earth's average temperature has risen by 1.4°F over the past century, and is projected to rise another 2 to 11.5°F over the next hundred years. Small changes in the average … [Read more...] about Happy Earth Day – Go Green
K9s for Warriors : Changing the Lives of Soldiers and Dogs
It is estimated that more than half a million US war veterans suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (source : RAND Corp and other studies) 22 Veterans of the US Military will take their own lives today. 22 families will lose loved ones today and every day due to combat-related stresses and injuries. At a presentation at Global Pet Expo sponsored by K9 … [Read more...] about K9s for Warriors : Changing the Lives of Soldiers and Dogs