Today we celebrate one of the hardest working dog breeds…the border collie! Originally from Scotland, these incredibly smart canines were bred to herd sheep. Because of their amazing intelligence and adaptability they have been trained to do all kinds of tasks and are invaluable search & rescue dogs. A famous collie named Chaser even holds […]
This month is purr-fect for all you kitty connoisseurs because December is National Cat Lover’s month! Do you have a tortie, a tuxedo, a ginger or a little lap panther? Celebrate them this month with extra love, treats, and toys. (I don’t think it’s a coincidence this feline celebration falls within the same month as […]
December 9th is International Day of Veterinary Medicine! Today we celebrate all the hard working men and women that care for our best pals and ensure they live long healthy lives. Did you know it takes about 8 years for a vet to complete their education? That’s a lot of knowledge and expertise! If you […]
December 11th is Holiday Food Drive for Needy Animals Day. Many animal shelters don’t have enough food to provide for all the rescue critters in their care. The Holiday Food drive is a time to bring awareness to this need for basic care of our four-legged friends awaiting their forever home. Please consider donating pet […]
It’s National Kitten Day! While it’s definitely not hard to celebrate adorable cuddly balls of fluff this day is also a reminder that many kittens don’t find homes. If you’d like to bring a kitten into your life, visit your local shelter or rescue and consider taking a sibling too! Kittens do best in pairs […]
Celebrate All-American Pet Photo Day by capturing priceless moments with your favorite furry friends! Don’t forget to share them with The Clever Critter on Facebook or Instagram!
It’s National Mutt Day! Today we celebrate all the mixed-breeds. They may not be pure of blood but they are certainly pure of heart! Did you know that mixed-breeds live an average of four years longer than purebred dogs? More years of happiness and joy is a great reason to welcome a mutt into your […]
It’s National Assistance Dog day! Today we celebrate all the hard working dogs that support us humans! Seeing eye-dogs may come to mind but there are dogs that can sense seizures, help companions with limited mobility, alert deaf companions to noises and alarms, and even support people with PTSD. It takes a very special dog […]
It’s Snoopy’s Birthday! Born in 1950, Snoopy made his first appearance in the Peanuts comic strip written by Charles Schulz. Snoopy is best known for palling around with his yellow bird-friend, Woodstock, taking long naps on top of his dog house and escaping into imaginative adventures as The Flying Ace or Joe Cool. We wish […]
It’s National Black Cat Appreciation Day! Did you know black kitties are the least likely to be adopted? Silly superstition keeps many big hearted kitties from getting the love they need. Consider adopting a lovable velvet lap panther into your family today!
Happy Ginger Cat Appreciation Day! Orange cats may seem common but if you’ve ever known one you know each one has their own unique and quirky personality. They are so loved even the world’s most famous cat, Garfield, is a ginger!
Today we celebrate the professionals who ensure our pals get their exercise and social stimulation! To all the dog walkers out there we wish you a wonderful day with lots of sunshine and no tangled leashes. Thank you for all your hard work!
