Pet Tip Tuesday Archives - The Philly Files

June 16, 2020

Can your pet catch Coronavirus?

You have probably seen and heard a lot about coronavirus and how to keep you and your family safe. But what about the other,…

May 5, 2020

5 tips for bringing a new pet home

Bringing a pet home for the first time – even if you already have other pets – can be an exciting moment. However, it’s…

April 14, 2020

5 tips to reduce your pet’s environmental pawprint

There’s plenty of advice on ways to reduce your environmental footprint, but you might be left wondering about the environmental pawprint made by your…

April 7, 2020

4 tips to train your pet

Training a pet can be a rewarding process. It takes some time and patience, but it can also be a way to bond with…

February 25, 2020

Want to live longer? Get a dog!

Letting your health go to the dogs might turn out to be a great idea: New research bolsters the association between dog ownership and…

January 21, 2020

Welcome a 4-legged family member with care

Bringing home a new pet can be exciting and heartwarming. Before you get caught up in the excitement of adopting a pet, however, it’s…

January 14, 2020

Time to learn to make something easier: Training your cat!

5 tips from a professional tiger trainer. If the thought of training your pet cat seems like a difficult feat, consider the daunting task…

January 7, 2020

The ways pet adoption can be a win-win for all

Pet adoption improves – and sometimes saves – the lives of millions of furry friends each year. However, the benefits of adoption are not…

December 31, 2019

5 ways to help keep your dog happy and healthy

There are many emotional benefits to owning a dog, such as companionship and unconditional love, but a pet can also positively affect his or…

December 24, 2019

Emerging trends in pet-friendly cities

From housing and business policies, to overarching economic health, pets are making a profound impact on the lives of their owners and their communities….

December 17, 2019

How to find the right dog for your family

Adding a four-legged friend to the family is no small decision, and it’s easy to get distracted by sweet eyes pleading to be taken…

December 10, 2019

4 Ways to Share the Holidays with Your Pet

The holiday season is filled with traditions, seasonal meals and festivities. With busy calendars, it can be easy to get caught up with a…

December 3, 2019

Paw-some Presents!

Holiday gift ideas for furry friends! The holiday season is meant for spending time with your friends and family, including those of the four-legged…

November 26, 2019

Pet Health Tips for an On-the-Go Lifestyle

People who lead busy lives often seek convenient and healthy choices when it comes to taking care of their own well-being. For pet parents,…

November 19, 2019

4 Ways to Treat and Trick Your Pet this Fall

Halloween may have come and gone but the whole autumn season — which lasts through Dec. 20 — offers plenty of reasons to celebrate:…

November 12, 2019

Emergency Preparedness Tips to Help Ensure Pet Safety

Preparing for an emergency can be a challenge. It oftentimes is hard to foresee when disaster will strike and how to properly prepare before…

November 5, 2019

4 Ways Pets Improve Overall Well-Being

Self-care is an important piece of maintaining a happy and healthy life, and adopting a pet can be a beneficial way to improve overall…

Flag DaySunday, June 14, 2020

Flag Day is celebrated on June 14. It commemorates the adoption of the U.S. flag on June 14, 1777, by resolution of the Second Continental Congress. It stated: "The flag of the 13 United States be 13 stripes, alternate red and white; that the union be 13 stars, white in a blue field, representing a new constellation." Flag Day is not an official federal holiday. In 1916, Pres. Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation officially establishing Flag Day, and in 1949, an Act of Congress established National Flag Day. The U.S. Army also celebrates its birthday on this date; Congress adopted "the American continental army" on June 14, 1775.

Independence DaySaturday, July 4, 2020

Independence Day — also known by its date, the Fourth of July — is an American holiday commemorating the signing of the Declaration of Independence here in Philadelphia on July 4, 1776. The Continental Congress declared the 13 colonies were no longer part of Britain and were united, free, and independent states. The Congress had voted to declare independence on July 2, but it was not declared until July 4. Look for fireworks, parades, barbecues, concerts, family get-togethers and other ceremonies.