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International Pet Groomer Appreciation Day 2026: When & How to Celebrate

International Pet Groomer Appreciation Day 2026: When & How to Celebrate

Pets are more than just animals to most of us; they are family. They live in the house with us, join us in celebrating our milestones, and offer us companionsh…

Pet Cancer Awareness Month: When It Is & How It’s Celebrated (Vet-Verified)

Pet Cancer Awareness Month: When It Is & How It’s Celebrated (Vet-Verified)

Most people have heard of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which takes place in October, but few people have heard about Pet Cancer Awareness Month. Pet Cancer A…

Professional Pet Sitters Week: When It Is & How It’s Celebrated

Professional Pet Sitters Week: When It Is & How It’s Celebrated

National Professional Pet Sitters Week usually falls during the first full week in March. This week, professional pet sitters are recognized and celebrated for…

Ginger Cat Appreciation Day 2026: When It Is & How It's Celebrated

Ginger Cat Appreciation Day 2026: When It Is & How It's Celebrated

Ginger Cat Appreciation Day is a lighthearted holiday devoted to those striking ginger kitties everywhere. This holiday was founded by software developer Chris…

Why Do Cats Like Milk? 3 Likely Reasons

Why Do Cats Like Milk? 3 Likely Reasons

Most cats are lactose intolerant, which means they can't drink milk without getting an upset stomach afterward. So, why does your cat keep trying to lick the l…

Is a Devon Rex Hypoallergenic? Plus 9 No to Low-Allergen Cat Breeds

Is a Devon Rex Hypoallergenic? Plus 9 No to Low-Allergen Cat Breeds

Cat allergies can’t stop a person from loving cats! The adorable, fuzzy creatures are experts at stealing hearts and keeping people wrapped around their little…

If Pets Had Thumbs Day: When It Is & How to Celebrate

If Pets Had Thumbs Day: When It Is & How to Celebrate

Humans are very clearly different from most animals in the world. Many people think that humans’ advantages over animals primarily stem from our outsized intel…

Can Cats Sense Snakes? What The Science Tells Us!

Can Cats Sense Snakes? What The Science Tells Us!

Believe it or not, our adorable feline friends are actually hunters by nature. Domesticated cats may not be as aggressive as their wilder and larger cousins, b…