If you ever wondered where the first American museum was built, one of the places where the U.S. Constitution was ratified or even where The Notebook was filmed, Charleston, South Carolina has got you covered! This is also the place if you're looking...

Has your furry friend been naughty or nice this year?

Everyone's favorite indestructible super-cheerleader, Hayden Panettiere is a mommy to two rescued pooches, a Chocolate Lab named Penny Lane and a Terrier mix named Madison. The star of NBC's Heroes helps various animal charities such as Save...

Have you ever thought about what color llama you would get someone for Christmas? Everyone, except maybe Scrooge agrees that the holidays are all about giving and helping others in need. A recent Animalfair.com readership study found that 84% of pet parents will give their furry pals gifts this holiday...

Every Thanksgiving, we humans are faced with worries as big as the feast. Will we survive another visit from our in-laws? Will the Detroit Lions stop breaking our hearts and win a game on Thanksgiving? One thing that should not be on our mind, however, is whether our pets are...

They enjoy the simple things: sleeping, eating, and meowing, so you will be surprised to discover that we can learn a lot from cats! I know from experience that cats are difficult to train, but learning from them can be a lot simpler. The new book Chicken Soup for the...

Leonardo Dicaprio has been interested in animals since he was a kid. Before his acting career, one of his dreams was to travel the world and see all of its disappearing species. Now, as an adult, he's using his star power to help fight to save those species he read...

When Jack Frost "nips" at your nose, he really bites hard! Certainly you don't want a sick puppy. Best to prepare your four-legged loved ones from the winter cold.

1. If your dog sleeps outside, a weatherproof dog-house is a must! Your furry friend's home should be able to...

The biggest newsmakers of the year were out in full force! Host Lucky Diamond "floated" in as the infamous "Balloon Boy," Fox News' Lauren Sivan and Rick Leventhal earned their wings as hero Captain "Sully" Sullenberger and his flight attendant, with their little dog, Spanx, as the pesky bird that...

Halloween is a great time to dress your furry friend in adorable costumes and parade them around in all of their outfitted glory. But, we must remember that while they may be Count Dogula, our best friend is not always thinking of safety. There are several Halloween safety tips that...

Don't wait until an emergency arises--pets should visit the vet once a year to make sure they are healthy and up to date on their vaccinations

Follow these simple steps to select the best vet for you and yours.

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Animal shelters across the country are reporting being inundated with dogs and cats being given up by families who say they can no longer afford them. Here are some fun, healthy and easy ways to save money on your pets until the fiscal crunch is over! If you have any...

Because scooping poop is one of the least glamorous jobs a pet parent must do, it is important to reduce the actual scooping time so you have more time for the, you know, glamorous stuff. But when faced with such a variety of scoopers, a pet parent can get down...

Our pets beg for a lot of things, but rarely do we hear them bark or purr for us to brush their teeth. Oral hygiene is just important with our pets as it is with ourselves and without proper dental care, by age three 70-80% of cats and dogs will...

Some Dogs and Cats are Cuter When Overweight, But is it Healthy?

Ever since the ban of trans-fat in New York City, conquering obesity in humans has won a major battle, but what about your pets? In 2008, the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention Study found that 50% of cats...

According to a 2008 APPMA study there are 88.3 million cats in the United States, one in every three homes in the United States. But it doesn't matter if you have one, four or 100 cats (which is shockingly legal in New York State), every cat needs litter to do...

In 1999, when I created the premier lifestyle magazine and website (animalfair.com) I wanted to kick it off with a loud bark. We created and produced the first ever pet fashion show, Paws For Style, to raise money and awareness for animal rescue. A-list designers that have donned the...

Words cannot begin to express the sadness we faced globally this week, we lost some amazingly special souls, animal lovers, and truly talented individuals. Lucky and I, along with Animal Fair Media, would like to express our deepest condolences to the friends and families of the late (and forever great)...

Some dogs love to doggie paddle and some don't. While Labs, Golden Retrievers, and Portuguese Water Dogs are natural born swimmers, there are many breeds of dog that prefer dry land. Due to their short legs, heavy bodies, and respiratory problems, Pugs and Bull Dogs aren't swimmers. Dogs with short,...

Lucky attended the 8th annual Lewyt Humane Awards Luncheon this week where she ran into Rachael Ray! Amidst all the barking and tail wagging, Ray accepted the North Shore Animal League's President's Award for Humanitarian Excellence. Lucky was a little bummed Rachael's dog, Isaboo, wasn't there to play, but settled...

Summertime is here and traveling with your pup can be tail-wagging fun! Hotels, car rentals, and airlines have discounted rates during the summer and have launched programs making it easier to travel with your pet! Animal Fair Magazine, released The Fifth Annual CESAR® Five Dog Bone Awards honoring companies...