Idaho Sled Dog Challenge returns Jan. 21
The Idaho Sled Dog Challenge is returning to the West Central Mountains of Idaho this month during the 2023 McCall Winter…
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Half-price dog, puppy, cat and kitten adoptions at Pocatello Animal Shelter
Start the new year off by adding a furry friend to your family and giving him or her a fur-ever home thanks to Friends of the Pocatello Animal…
Continue Reading5 New Year’s resolutions for your dog and cat
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN You may be spending a good bit of time right now finalizing — and, of course, implementing — your resolutions for the new…
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9 ways to save on dog care
Wag! compiled a list of 10 ways to save money on dog care using news and information from veterinarians, pet care experts, and…
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How to prepare for holiday travel with a pet
Bounce compiled a list of eight ways to prepare for holiday travel with a pet using information from various…
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Pocatello Animal Services to offer discount pet adoptions this weekend
Add a new dog, puppy, cat or kitten to your family by giving him or her a fur-ever home thanks to Best Friends Animal…
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December ‘Empty the Shelter’ event returns
Good news for animal…
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Most popular cat breeds in America
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, 2 in 5 Americans chose to welcome a feline friend into their household. Stacker examined YouGov data on cat breeds and…
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Keep your pets warm this winter
It’s no secret temperatures are dropping and if it’s too cold outside for you, then you may want to consider extra shelter to your pets if you are…
Continue ReadingIt feels like dogs know just when we need them most. Well, they might, experts say
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN When a family arrived at Koch Funeral Home in State College, Pennsylvania, to identify a loved one before cremation, Monroe…
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Preparations underway to open Teton County seasonal dog park
With the arrival of winter weather and closure of the outdoor rodeo arena, preparations to open the seasonal dog park at the Teton County Fairgrounds…
Continue ReadingYour dog can earn $10,000 a year as a pup influencer
By Yenny Sanchez, CNN If you’re one of those people who created a social media page for your dog, then keep reading … Yappy.com, an…
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Halloween Mutt Strut set Oct. 26
The Snake River Animal Shelter is bringing back its beloved Mutt Strut after more than three years and is aiming for a record-breaking event with…
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Pet adoption event set Saturday
The Snake River Animal Shelter is hosting a pet adoption event with Wackerli Subaru as part of the Subaru Loves Pets initiative Saturday.…
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4th Annual National Make A Dog’s Day set Oct. 22
Pocatello Animal Services is partnering with Phil Meador Subaru for its 4th Annual National Make A Dog’s Day.…
Continue ReadingPebbles, the world’s oldest dog, has died at age 22
Pebbles, the world’s oldest dog, has died at the age of 22, according to Guinness World…
Continue ReadingWhat petting a dog can do for your brain
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN On one side of the room sits the cutest life-size stuffed animal you’ve ever seen. On the other side rests a real dog…
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Pocatello Animal Shelter reaches full capacity
A local animal shelter is reaching out to the community for…
Continue ReadingDogs can smell when humans are stressed, study suggests
By Megan Marples, CNN There’s now scientific evidence shedding more light on one of Barkley’s impressive skills in a long list of…
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Tail end of summer adoption event Sept. 24
Head out to the Pocatello Animal Shelter Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for a tail-waggin’ time.…
Continue ReadingOur pets are part of the climate problem. These tips can help you minimize their carbon pawprints
By Kimberly Richardson, CNN Our four-legged friends don’t drive gas-guzzling SUVs or use energy-sucking appliances, but that doesn’t mean…
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20 dogs adopted during half-priced adoption
Pocatello Animal Services announced 20 dogs found their fur-ever homes during the department’s half-priced dog and puppy adoption…
Continue ReadingQueen’s corgis to live with the Duke and Duchess of York
By Toyin Owoseje, CNN Queen Elizabeth II’s corgis will live with the Duke and Duchess of York, Andrew and Sarah, a source close to the Duke of…
Continue ReadingDolly Parton and Kelly Clarkson duet on ‘9 to 5’
By Lisa Respers France, CNN What a way to make a living. Dolly Parton has remade her hit song “9 to 5” as a duet, this time with Kelly…
Continue ReadingEmotional support alligator cools off at Philadelphia’s Love Park
By Zoe Sottile and Sara Smart, CNN Bystanders had an up-close and personal encounter with an alligator in Philadelphia’s Love Park. But the…
Continue ReadingDoggie dementia risk rises each year after age 10, study finds. Here’s what to look for
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Just like people, dogs can get dementia as they age. The spry speedster that used to zoom out the door may one day amble…
Continue ReadingPet owners, Maytag feels your laundry pain
By Parija Kavilanz, CNN Business We love our pets, but their shedding? Not so much. Pesky pet hair and dander loves to cling on to clothes and it…
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Half-price dog and puppy adoptions at Pocatello Animal Shelter August 27
Add a new dog or puppy to your family by giving him or her a fur-ever home thanks to Friends of the Pocatello Animal Shelter…
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Can you answer these real ‘Jeopardy!’ questions about dogs?
Learn the history and trivia of various dog breeds with Stacker’s compilation of real ‘Jeopardy!’…
Continue ReadingDogs’ eyes well up with tears of joy when reunited with their owners
By Katie Hunt, CNN A wagging tail, a loving lick, a playful jump, a heart-melting gaze. You know when your dog is happy to see you. Now, new research…
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Do you know how to protect your pet in emergencies?
In the event of a wildfire, earthquake, house fire or other emergency, would you know what to do to protect your pet?…
Continue ReadingFirst possible case of human-to-dog monkeypox transmission ‘not surprising,’ WHO says
By Naomi Thomas, CNN The first possible case of human-to-dog transmission of monkeypox — recently reported in two men and their pet in Paris…
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Quality of life signs to check for your aging pet
Native Pet curated a list of recommendations from expert and veterinary resources for evaluating the quality of life of aging…
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How to protect your dog from hot weather
ManyPets outlines ways to shield your dog from the sun during hot weather to prevent skin conditions and other heat-related…
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Teton Pet Grooming Expo makes its home in Idaho Falls
The Teton Pet Grooming Expo made the Shilo Inn in Idaho Falls its home during the final weekend of July. The goal was for pet groomers to learn more…
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5 types of pet allergies and how to treat them
Allergies develop when your pet’s immune system responds to an allergen. ManyPets outlines five types of pet allergies, where they come from, and how…
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How canine heart disease was tied to grain-free dog food
HELEN SANTORO 100Reporters In 2018, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, acting on input from a group of veterinary researchers, began…
Continue ReadingHow to keep your dog and other pets cool in the heat
By Katie Hunt, CNN Keeping cool in hot weather is challenging for humans. What about our pets? In the United Kingdom, where temperatures hit a record…
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10 superfoods for dogs from your very own kitchen
Native Pet reveals 10 superfoods you can find in your own kitchen that are high in nutrients and can easily be added to your dog’s daily…
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Pocatello Animal Shelter recognized as no-kill shelter
Best Friends Animal Society has recognized the Pocatello Animal Shelter as a no-kill shelter for…
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How ancient humans cared for their pets
The relationship between humans and their pets has changed over time. ManyPets has outlined historical findings on how pets were treated in different…
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Half-off cat and kitten adoptions at Pocatello Animal ShelterÂ
You can add a cat or kitten to your family for half-price July 8 through July 23, thanks to The Friends of the Pocatello Animal…
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Take extra care with pets this Fourth of July as fireworks can scare animals
The City of Pocatello Animal Services Department is reminding citizens to take extra care with their pets during the Fourth of…
Continue ReadingThis man and his dog spent seven years walking around the world
Tamara Hardingham-Gill, CNN Very few people attempt to walk around the entire world, and even fewer actually manage to complete the journey. On May…
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Idaho Falls Animal Shelter offering $10 microchips ahead of July 4
Ahead of the Independence Day holiday, the Idaho Falls Animal Shelter (IFAS) is offering discounted microchipping services.…
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Dog breeds with the most timeless popularity
Stacker highlighted the most popular dog breeds based on data from the American Kennel Club. Which of these most popular dog breeds is your…
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5 ways to improve your dog’s oral health
Your dog’s oral hygiene is essential. Native Pet compiled a list of ways to help dog owners improve their pets’ oral…
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Half-price dog and puppy adoptions from Pocatello Animal Shelter while funds last
While funds last, Friends will cover 50% of the adoption cost from the City of Pocatello’s Animal Shelter.…
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Pocatello Animal Services receives donation for spay and neuter program
On May 11, Pocatello Animal Services received a sizable donation from Harold and Rosemarie…
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Cats available for adoption in Boise
Stacker compiled a list of cats available for adoption in Boise, Idaho using listings from…
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Debunking common pet food myths
Misinformation in the pet food market abounds. To help determine fact from fiction, ManyPets researched 10 of the most common misconceptions around…
Continue Reading Pocatello Animal Services to host rabies clinic May 21
Pocatello Animal Services will be hosting a rabies clinic Saturday, May 21, from 10 a.m. to 2…
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Most popular guard dog breeds
Canva Most popular guard dog breeds Two guard dogs sitting behind a private gate Canva #23. Belgian Laekenois A Belgian Laekenois jumping an obstacle…
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5 cost-saving ways to keep your pets healthy—and happy
Taking a preventative approach to pet health issues saves pet owners time and money. Native Pet put together a list of key areas to focus on to save…
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Snake River Animal Shelter receives donation
Wackerli Subaru has generously donated a $16,270 check out to the Snake River Animal…
Continue ReadingWhy do sleeping dogs look like they’re running? Experts weigh in
By Jen Rose Smith, CNN June seems to dream of pursuit. After the long-haired German shepherd settles down for a nap, her floofy, low-slung limbs…
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Common health problems for popular dog breeds
Our pet dogs are more than friends, they’re family. ManyPets analyzed common health problems among the American Kennel Club’s most popular dog…
Continue ReadingPuppies in training get opera experience
By Libby Smith Click here for updates on this story DENVER, Colorado (KCNC) — Opera Colorado is in dress rehearsals for…
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5 statistics about the pet insurance industry in America
ManyPets compiled a list of the top five findings from the North American Pet Health Insurance Association’s most recent State of the Industry…
Continue Reading Pocatello announces half-priced license fees for dogs for the month of May
All dogs over the age of three months that reside within the Pocatello city limits must be licensed and have the license tag affixed to their collar…
Continue Reading Dog park at Teton County Fairgrounds to be removed for season
The Teton County/Jackson Parks & Recreation Department (TCJPRD) will be taking down the temporary dog park located at the Teton County Fairgrounds on…
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5 statistics about the COVID-19 pet adoption surge
During the height of the coronavirus pandemic, many Americans added dogs and cats to their households. ManyPets offers takeaways from a 2021…
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10 things to know as a first-time foster pet parent
ManyPets put together a list of 10 different tips to consider before becoming a first-time foster pet…
Continue ReadingHow often you wash your dog’s bowl can affect your health, too, study says
By Kristen Rogers, CNN How we feed our pets, store their food and wash their dishes can have negative health consequences if not done properly…
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Easy homemade dog treat recipes
Native Pet compiled a list of 10 dog treats that owners can make at home, as well as the recipes for every dog…
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Bannock County Sheriff, Humane Society urge dog owners to remain safe on trails
The Bannock County Sheriff’s Office, in cooperation with the Bannock Humane Society, is reminding the public to remain vigilant as the weather…
Continue ReadingHumans bred dogs to have puppy-dog eyes
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Are you a sucker for large, liquid “puppy-dog” eyes gazing soulfully up at you, begging for, well, just about…
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Pocatello Animal Services seeks homes for kitten foster program
Kitten season is upon us, and Pocatello Animal Services is looking for…
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Blackfoot Animal Shelter full, adoptions and fostering needed
The Blackfoot Animal Shelter needs people to come adopt or foster animals, after the shelter announced they are…
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Breakthrough discoveries in the evolutionary biology and behavior of pets
Most pet behaviors are cute, but many of them may come from instincts developed by thousands of years of evolution. To learn more, Native Pet put…
Continue ReadingLabrador retriever tops American Kennel Club’s annual list of most popular dog breeds
By Zoe Sottile, CNN The American Kennel Club has unleashed its annual list of the most popular dog breeds — and, for the 31st year in a row,…
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Least popular dog breeds in America
To highlight some of the lovable dogs you may have never have heard of, Stacker broke down the 97 least popular dog breeds in America based on data…
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Most popular dog breeds in America
Stacker reviewed the American Kennel Club’s 2021 rankings, released on March 15, 2022, to bring you the 100 most popular dog breeds in…
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Basic dog training you can do at home
Pet insurance brand ManyPets compiled a list of tips for training your dogs at home, including setting up an environment for success and a few…
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Local shelter needs a shelter of its own
Organizers of “Superhero Animal Rescue” say they’ve found homes for more than 400 feral felines during their 3 years of operations. But now they’re…
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Wyoming Highway Patrol K-9 May retires
The Wyoming Highway Patrol recently celebrated the retirement of K-9…
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Dog park best practices for new dog owners
Taking your pup to the dog park for the first time can be an exciting yet intimidating situation if you’re unsure what to expect. To help, ManyPets…
Continue ReadingResearch on the pet-human bond has boomed in the pandemic. Here’s what studies found
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Psst. Don’t tell my bosses, but I have a guilty pleasure. Every time a post pops up in the pet channel of our internal…
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How pet insurance costs vary for 20 different dog breeds
Think pet insurance premiums are consistent across dog breeds? Think again. Sound Dollar took a look at 20 popular breeds and the factors that might…
Continue ReadingPets can boost your brain power, study says
Having a long-term pet companion may delay memory loss and other kinds of cognitive decline, a new study has…
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Reminder: Clean up after your pet on public trails
The Teton County/Jackson Parks and Recreation Department (TCJPRD) would like to remind you to clean up after pets when utilizing public hiking and…
Continue ReadingTeam Fluff wins the 2022 Puppy Bowl
By Sandra Gonzalez and Emma Tucker, CNN Team Fluff won the 18th Puppy Bowl on Sunday against Team Ruff by a slim margin with a final score of 73-69…
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Health benefits of grooming your dog
ManyPets consulted pet organizations and licensed veterinarians to compile a list of 10 ways regular grooming benefits a dog’s…
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Where the US exports its pet food
Ollie analyzed export data from the U.S. Census Bureau from 2010 through October 2021 to find the top 10 countries where the U.S. sends its pet…
Continue Reading Ibuprofen-laced hot dogs found along trails
Trail users say they are finding hots dogs laced with ibuprofen along Pocatello area…
Continue ReadingDog lost for four months found alive on snowy hillside, reunited with owner
When Ricardo Rodriguez evacuated from the Caldor Fire in early September, he wasn’t sure if he’d ever see his dog…
Continue ReadingDogs can recognize different languages and nonsense words, study says
Wearing headsets, 18 subjects lay quietly while a functional magnetic resonance imaging machine (fMRI) droned on around their…
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Cold and pet dangers
If you do question if you should be going outside with your pet, just keep them in. Keep the exposure to a minimum.…
Continue Reading Safety tips to keep our furry friends safe this holiday
s we gather for the holidays there are certain dangers for our pets if we are not careful. We got some words of advice from Spring Creek Animal…
Continue ReadingMeet the new dog breeds officially recognized by the American Kennel Club
By Leah Asmelash, CNN The new year is off to a great start for dog lovers, thanks to the addition of two new dog breeds by the American Kennel Club.…
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What it costs to vaccinate your dog in 25 cities
ManyPets used data from Banfield Pet Hospital’s price estimator tool to break down the cost of vaccinating your dog in the United States’ 25…
Continue Reading Can your pet get COVID-19?
By EMMA H. TOBIN Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Health officials say pets and another animals can get the coronavirus that causes COVID-19, but…
Continue ReadingHolidays can be stressful for dogs. Here’s how to tackle it
All those holiday greetings and happy meetings are part of the fun of December, but it might not be so fun for your…
Continue Reading$10,000 reward offered as more dogs are poisoned in west Las Vegas
By JOE VIGIL Click here for updates on this story LAS VEGAS (KVVU) — Sean Cornwall and other neighbors near Fort Apache…
Continue ReadingTherapy dog who loves Boston Marathon recovering from second tumor removal surgery
By Nathalie Pozo Click here for updates on this story HOLLISTON, Massachusetts (WCVB) — A therapy dog who has become a…
Continue Reading Pocatello Animal Services to host rabies vaccination clinic Saturday
Pocatello Animal Services will host a rabies vaccination clinic Saturday, Dec.…
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How expensive is owning a cat?
ManyPets analyzed data from a 2020 survey conducted by TD Ameritrade/Harris Poll to explore how expensive it is to own a cat.…
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Vet costs for dogs in 25 U.S. cities
Ollie used data from Banfield Pet Hospital’s price estimator tool to break down the costs of seeing a veterinarian for routine dog care in the 25…
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Pocatello Animal Services holiday pet food drive begins Monday
Join Pocatello Animal Services for a holiday pet food…
Continue ReadingHello from your best friend — the device that lets your dog call you
Forget fetching sticks and chewing bones, that’s so last century. Today’s dogs have much more exciting options when it comes to hobbies — including…
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