October

Cats Protection organised the first Black Cat Day in 2011 to celebrate the beauty of black cats and raise awareness of their plights. A study in Colorado showed that black cats spend one week more on average than any other colour of cat in shelters and are less likely to get adopted. Seven extra days may not seem like a lot but the longer a cat remains in a shelter the higher its chances of contracting a potentially fatal illness. The dislike of black cats is known as ‘black cat bias’  one study showed that people exhibiting a higher level …

It’s National Pets for Veterans Day on October 21st. The day was established in 2009, by Clarissa Black, with the goal of raising awareness about the benefits that pets can provide to veterans including companionship, emotional support, and therapy. Clarissa black is an animal behaviorist and trainer looking to help veterans with issues related to their service. There are many different kinds of animals that make good pets for veterans. Returning to civilian life after serving in the military may be very difficult for veterans. An estimated one in five veterans suffer from Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, and almost two-thirds of those …

October 13th is National Pet Obesity Awareness Day!  Healthy eating and exercise are just as important for your pets as it is for you. Considering that 1 in 14 dogs in the UK are considered overweight or obese, it is important to know the facts about how obesity can affect our pets and to understand what to do to prevent it.  Being overweight can have lasting consequences for your pet and can even be fatal. That’s why we’ve asked the team at tails.com to share their top tips to help you help your dog trim down the healthy way and maintain an appropriate weight.  …