Victoria Lim covers the events, trends, issues, and people that effect our furry, feathered and scaly companions. An award-winning journalist, she's traveled across the country and around the globe for her pet news stories.
As the mercury and humidity rise in the Sunshine State, so does the risk of heartworm disease in pets. And the culprit is the same pesky insect that humans need to avoid too: mosquitos.“While summer months are...
Don’t leave your best friend at home when you visit the “happiest place on earth”.Disney World has created a theme park of sorts for your pet. Best Friends Pet Care opened close to a year...
This won’t come as a surprise to pet owners, but some businesses may need to sit up and take notice: research shows pets help seniors live longer, healthier and happier lives. Pet ownership can lower the stress...
At Sunday's Tampa Bay Buccaneers' game, bring along supplies to benefit pets in need.
The team is sponsoring its second annual Pet Supply Drive. Look for the yellow tents outside gates and club entrances at Raymond...
Most holiday parties are all-inclusive, and that can mean pets. Yours, theirs, and others who like festivities.
Keep in mind: to make sure fun is had by all, your guests may like your pets, but their allergies may...
The Bay area already has a famous animal amputee (well, mammal, actually) that is inspiring folks. Winter the dolphin, at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium has a prosthetic tail to help her move, swim and live. Her struggle...
At a recent visit to Vancouver, BC, retrievers Mavis and Beau gave guests a feeling of home at the Fairmont Hotel. The sweet-natured dogs were former guide dogs that now have jobs as hotel ambassadors.Guests can stop...
It's inevitable, but it doesn't have to be ominous. You can make the difference for your pet when it comes to their first visit to the veterinarian's office. Before you even take a step...
Turtles and tortoises are the most popular reptile to own, according to the American Pet Products Association. A new survey shows nearly six out of ten reptile owners have them.But owners of turtles, iguanas or any other exotic...
Two Florida vacation hot spots are popular with pooches.St. Augustine and Key West made DogFriendly.com's top 10 list of Dog Friendly Resort Areas in the U.S.According to the website's staff, St. Augustine's (rank...