[custom_adv] Set to break the Guinness World Record on December 30 for the longest and heaviest float, the float—themed Beachside Paradise—is 125 feet long, weighs 136,000 lbs and will carry 5,000 gallons of water for dogs to surf on. The float will feature eight surfin’ dogs selected in a nationwide competition. [custom_adv] A pet or companion animal is an animal kept primarily for a person's company, entertainment, or as an act of compassion such as taking in and protecting a hungry stray cat, rather than as a working animal, livestock, or laboratory animal. [custom_adv] Popular pets are often noted for their attractive appearances, intelligence, and relatable personalities, or may just be accepted as they are because they need a home. [custom_adv] Pets provide their owners both physical and emotional benefits. Walking a dog can provide both the human and the dog with exercise, fresh air, and social interaction. [custom_adv] Pets can give companionship to people who are living alone or elderly adults who do not have adequate social interaction with other people. [custom_adv] There is a medically approved class of therapy animals, mostly dogs or cats, that are brought to visit confined humans, such as children in hospitals or elders in nursing homes. [custom_adv] Pet therapy utilizes trained animals and handlers to achieve specific physical, social, cognitive or emotional goals with patients. . [custom_adv] Pets are often surrendered to a shelter because an owner is unaware of other options or resources that can help the pet remain in their home. We offer resources and other opportunities to help families maintain the bond they have with their pets. [custom_adv] Set to break the Guinness World Record on December 30 for the longest and heaviest float, the float—themed Beachside Paradise—is 125 feet long, weighs 136,000 lbs and will carry 5,000 gallons of water for dogs to surf on. The float will feature eight surfin’ dogs selected in a nationwide competition. [custom_adv] A pet or companion animal is an animal kept primarily for a person's company, entertainment, or as an act of compassion such as taking in and protecting a hungry stray cat, rather than as a working animal, livestock, or laboratory animal.