For many people, nothing beats lounging in the backyard on the Fourth of July with good friends and family—including furry friends. While it may seem like a great idea to reward your pet with scraps from the grill and bring him along to watch fireworks, in reality some festive foods and activities can be potentially hazardous to him. The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center offers the following tips:

Cleaning and disinfecting are more important than ever during the COVID-19 outbreak, but cleaning always need to be done no matter what. Unfortunately, there is a lot of confusion about which cleaning products can be toxic to pets. In fact, many cleaners are okay around pets, especially if they are allowed to dry or the pet is only exposed to small amounts. But which common cleaning and disinfecting products can be problematic in our furry friends?

Cleaning high-traffic surfaces around your home is just one preventive measure recommended in helping prevent the spread of the coronavirus, thus we want to remind people the most effective cleaning tools for this important practice. In the past, The Bark has recommended using a mixture of vinegar and water for common household cleaning tasks—but this dog-friendly approach is NOT powerful enough to disinfect against the coronavirus. Instead, experts at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Environmental Protection Agency offer the following recommendations for disinfecting against this virus. Also remember to be mindful of the safety of your pets in selecting your cleaning products, many can be toxic.

When Twitter user @prograpslady shared a photo of her mom’s cat inside of a taped square on their floor (a suggestion from Pinterest), it caused nothing short of a viral sensation.

The passing of time isn't measured merely in months and years, but in loving memories made along the way.

Just ask this good dog named Ruger. He's made plenty.

Ruger was just a puppy when he was adopted by Corie Bliss and her family more than a decade ago. He's brought them joy every moment since then.