safety

Superman’s (Christopher Reeve) fall from grace - and a horse - helped bring to light the dangers of horseback riding, even for an experienced rider like Reeve. As majestic and peaceful as horseback riding is, there are also dangers involved when you’re that high off the ground, Read More

It happens so fast, you barely know what hit you. While hurricanes take days to make their way to landfall, a tornado can pop up in an instant, and wreak havoc on everything that falls in its path. And although tornadoes have been experienced on every continent on the globe - Read More

Although airline travel is fast and convenient, it can also be nerve-wracking, especially for pets. Simply imagining yourself in your pet's situation while flying in cargo should make you think twice about bringing your pet on a plane. But if you absolutely must travel by air Read More

Pet birds are surprisingly delicate, and many things in your home can actually pose a serious threat to their health and wellbeing. Continue reading to learn about 8 such hazards so that you can remove them from your birds' environment to ensure their safety and longevity. 1. Read More

While it might be tempting---and legal in certain states and certain parts of the world---to keep exotic wild animals as pets, is it really a good idea? While some species seem to do just fine under the care of human guardians, the vast majority suffer. However, many people fall Read More

Thanksgiving is a time for family and friends to join together for one monster of a meal. When you look at it on paper - food and family - you’d think that Thanksgiving dinner is the perfect setting for a dog. But is it? While most of what’s on the table during Thanksgiving isn’t Read More

The arm of a woman who works at the Garold Wayne Interactive Zoological Park in Oklahoma was nearly torn from the woman’s body last week following a mauling during a seemingly routine Saturday morning. The woman, Kelci Saffery, 27, survived the ordeal and vows to return to work Read More

Superman has Lex Luthor. Jerry Seinfeld had Newman. Most of us at one time or another have had an arch-nemesis, a foiler, someone who ruined our day, trampled on our garden, and soured our grapes. All they had to do was walk in the room, speak, or even breathe (how dare they). A Read More

  Traveling pets now have the opportunity to earn miles for each flight they take. If you’re jet setting pet parent, check out these flight programs that can earn you extra air time. JetBlue rewards their flight club members with a pet friendly program called JetPaws. With Read More

  Traveling with your dog can be a lot of fun. It’s nice to have company for a long ride and many dogs really enjoy going for a drive. Nowadays there are many pet friendly hotels to stay in when on the road. Major roadways often have rest areas with grassy places to walk Read More