We are sad to announce that our beloved pet icon Lucky Diamond -- the inspiration behind Animal Fair has passed away. Lucky's life and her legacy of saving the underdog will be celebrated and her mission continued. She made me realize how lucky I am no matter what transpired in...

With the onset of spring comes the urge to travel and spend some time in the great outdoors. For pet-parents, the opportunity to take trips with their animals is especially appealing -- but do you have everything you need to keep your pet happy and safe along the way?

"I am sad to say that today I lost not only a dog but my best friend of 12 years... love you buddy," tweeted Vinny Guadagnino, star of the famed reality show Jersey Shore. Any pet lover out there can commiserate with Vinny, whose beloved pitbull, Jelly, passed in October.

Tambopata Rainforest Expeditions (www.perunature.com) is an award-winning ecotourism organization devoted to providing exceptional, eco-based vacations in South American rainforests. Kurt Holle, who owns Rainforest Expeditions, has continued to break ground in the world of travel with a variety of travel opportunities geared to create incentives for conservation. Holle's...

In 2005, animal lover Magali Salinas founded an NGO that is changing the world. Her organization, Amazon Shelter (Amazonshelter.org), promotes the respect for and conservation of wild animals and wildlife. In particular, Amazon Shelter works to...

Every year Animal Fair Media readers vote for the celebrity pet they believe are: The Most Eligible Pets. Hopeful contenders are 'wing pets' to some of the most recognizable media darlings from the sports, political and entertainment industries! Crowned Most Eligible Pets in past years include; Miley Cyrus, Felicity Huffman,...

Nancy O'Dell has a real gift for keeping life interesting -- and she's not going to forget a minute of it. The "Entertainment Tonight" co-host keeps plenty busy with the show, but at the end of the day, she's passionate about telling the...

A screaming time was had by all at AnimalFair.com's annual and legendary 11th Howloween Pet Costume event benefitting the Humane Society of New York at the Copacabana, hosted by Wendy & Lucky Diamond!

Lucky's most fabulous and furry friends showed in costume to...

Halloween is the perfect occasion to celebrate this silly season with your pet with cute and creative costumes! But before dressing your pooch as Katy Perry, remember that to enjoy the levity and hilarity of the holiday, we have to make our pet's safety a priority. That bra shooting whip...

From Bangkok to Phuket, Thailand is a country filled with abandoned pets. Dogs of all sizes, shapes and descriptions roam the streets, alleys and beaches in search of food and shelter. Some form packs, others hunt solo looking for a handout or a misplaced scrap of food. Many of these...

Beautiful, regal and endangered, the Indian elephant needs our help. A subspecies of Asian elephant, the Indian elephant is native to the inland countries of Asia, such as India, Vietnam and Thailand. Unlike their African relatives, Asian elephants are much smaller and their species has a greater threat of going...

In Thailand, the elephant is a culturally sacred animal and even featured on the provincial seal of the Surin province. Now an animal with such significance is living in squalor. This is mostly a modern consequence of an ancient tradition of Kui spirit men catching and training elephants for many...

"All living things fear being beaten with clubs. All living things fear being put to death. Putting oneself in the place of the other, let no one kill nor cause another to kill."- Dhammapada 129.

Buddhists see human and non-human animals as closely related, with both having a Buddha-nature and...

As we approach the 10-year anniversary of the September 11 attacks, we remember and celebrate the lives of the innocent victims who were lost on that tragic day. It is also a time to remember the brave men...

If you're planning a summer vacation on Eastern Long Island, look (and sniff) no further than the Hamptons! A summer retreat for many celebrities such as Alec Baldwin and Billy Joel, now you can experience the lap of luxury, just like their pets! The Hamptons have a little something for...

When esteemed poet Jana Harris finally found herself with a large plot of land to call her own, she knew that her dream of raising horses could finally be tackled. After discovering a particularly promising Brood Mare in the form of a gorgeous horse named True Colors, Harris' hopes were...

While many of us would love to take the dog along on our next family vacation, the fact of the matter is that having a canine companion often precludes some of the more luxurious, adventurous, and escapist aspects of travel. That's why I continue to scour the globe for the...

On Saturday, July 30^th, Lucky and I made the trip out to Southampton to enjoy a soiree at a fabulous beachfront estate to support one of our favorite charities, Oceana, for the 2^nd annual Oceana Splash party. Hosted...

Rory Mackay is a classically trained artist with penchant for painting pooches! While he may not have predicted that the four-legged set would so thoroughly become his inspiration, this canine Caravaggio found his calling in capturing the energy and spirit of our furry friends...

With 14 percent of the dog population suffering from some form of heart disease, it's always possible that your furry friend may be at risk. Millions of dogs suffer from different types of heart disease leading to heart failure. And because it often goes undiagnosed, the problem only gets worse.