Issue #19
ICYMI… here’s a quick recap of our 2nd full moon pack hike: The full-moon pack hikers are back, and this time, with actual ambassador wolves! This past Sunday our #feedreal group hiked up the mighty Cowles Mountain of San Diego. Dog parents and pup lovers all tuned into the event’s guests, Kimmi and Damu, her beautiful hybrid wolf.
Kimmi’s non-profit organization, Project Wildsong aims to build bridges between people and wildlife to show the benefits of conservation. Learn more about the project at www.projecwildsong.org
The dogs certainly had a blast meeting a relative ancestor of theirs and so did the 100+ RSVPs who had a chance to have a Q&A with Kimmi and learn more about hybrid wolves. And in continuing with the tradition, we culminated our hike with a champagne toast at the top of the mountain ?
After a long hike, I think we all need a break and just watch a movie. Tune in for our next event on Sunday, August 20th for Animal Planet II, Mountains.
Green lipped? ? What exactly do you mean? GREEN LIPPED MUSSELS THAT IS! That's right. The new box is out and we've got: ? Chicken Heart, ? Beef Spleen, ? Green lipped mussels, ? Lamb Weasand, ? Pig Skin, ? Turkey Neck - Check out the unboxing!! **If YOU have shellfish allergy, let us know
New technology may soon be able to translate your pet's sounds into words. At least this is Amazon’s prediction in the next decade. A Northern Arizona University study that has used artificial intelligence to decipher the calls of prairie dogs, found that they have “a sophisticated communication system that has all the aspects of language.” This means we may be able to further develop technology to translate dogs barking, cats meowing and cows mooing into words, so we can finally understand what they’re saying.
The real health benefits of owning a dog. Just in case you needed more ammo to convince your significant other to adopt a furry friend 🙂 Having a dog around can lead to lower levels of stress for both adults and kids. They've been found to decrease the risk of asthma in children and have been linked to lower blood pressure. And researchers have also shown that dog owners are more active than those who don't own dogs, packing in more steps per day on their walks or just regular playtime. Last month, a study showed that older dog owners take 2,760 more steps per day on average compared to non-owners, which amounted to an additional 23 daily minutes of moderate exercise. #boom
Millennial mortgages are going to the dogs. Literally. SunTrust Mortgages found that one-third of millennials (ages 18 to 36) who purchased their first home, did so because it had a yard and better space for their dog. Only two factors ranked higher than dog space, according to the report, which includes more living space (66%) and the opportunity to build equity (36%).
New program pairs senior citizens with senior pets. Seniors for Seniors, a new initiative from the Tails of the Free! Animal Rescue, will rescue senior animals from kill shelters and match them with interested seniors. The program intends to meet the demand of those who cannot make a potential 20-year commitment to a young pet but are still interested in having an animal companion.
Could your dog’s food be hurting the planet? According to a UCLA study, dogs and cats in the America consume about 25% of all animal-derived calories in the US. If these pets established a sovereign nation, it would rank fifth in global meat consumption. Meat production does require land, water and energy, and pollutes more than plant-based food — creating as much as 64 million tons of greenhouse gases/year -- which is about the equivalent of driving more than 12 million cars around for a year. It’s difficult to say what alternatives there are for feeding our pets, but the environmental impact of pet food is a topic we should start discussing.