The temperature may have dropped and the weather conditions may be less than favorable. But regardless of the elements, your four legged friend is still going to be in need of a good walk every day. But how do you go about ensuring that they are comfortable and safe outside of the house this winter?…
November 27, 2017 — Reisterstown, MD — For 90 years, Baltimore Humane Society has been saving lives and on Tuesday, November 28, Giving Tuesday, it will be marking the landmark birthday with a 42% rise in its adoption rate. Giving Tuesday is the designated day across the nation when people are supposed to remember what the holiday season is…
The time of year has come for us to start getting ready for the holidays, whatever that might mean to you. No matter what holiday you celebrate or don’t, there are a quite a few household plants that have become normal for this time of year. Yet, did you know that more than 700 plants…
Pets, in general, are a great addition to a home. They love you as much as you love them, sometimes more. They cheer you up whenever you feel sad, and provide endless amusement. And not all animals that do those things are four-legged and fluffy. They can be scaley, snouted, winged, eight-legged, even water bound.…
Reisterstown, MD – A Veteran’s Day reminder that Pets for Patriots, a program at Baltimore Humane Society to help ease the transition of veterans and service members is also helping to end animal homelessness. Jasmine, Katie, Merlin, Minnie, and Comanche. Once homeless shelter pets, they are now sources of unconditional love and friendship to local servicemen and…
Having a dog is a lot like having a child. They are very much dependent on you to look after them, provide them with what they need and ensure that they are safe. If a dog gets sick, it won’t be able to make itself better, though it may try. It also may not even…
For animal lovers, it’s impossible to accept the statement that an animal serves no purpose. Your pet is your furry — or feathered — friend and that is as good a purpose as it can get. Admittedly, there are two arguments that refute this idea. First, leading academics claim that the use of the word…
Baltimore, MD – Hamilton fixture Mutt Mart is getting into the holiday spirit with several events that will benefit local animal rescues, raise awareness of animal adoption and causes, and promote community and small business. The shop is a short walk away from the Hamilton-Lauraville Main Street area of Harford Road, and close to neighborhoods…
Nobody would describe the smell that comes out of a dog’s mouth as pleasant. They like to get up close and personal so you can’t really avoid catching a whiff. If it’s a bit rough that’s not a huge problem but some dogs have really awful breath. A bit of a smell is normal but…
BETHESDA, MD – Alley Cat Allies will celebrate the international premiere of Global Cat Day on Oct. 16, 2017, as a day for people around the world to stand up for policies that protect all cats in their communities. Participants are signing a pledge on GlobalCatDay.org to support advocacy efforts for all cats, including the…