As we close out our 25th anniversary year and step into 2026, I want to thank all our visitors for being part of the GoodNewsForPets.com community. We have made great friends across the caring veterinary and pet care communities, and with the many visitors to our site over the last 25 years. The love we share for our beloved pets is what keeps this platform moving forward.
Plan your year with our updated Calendar of Pet Events
To help you plan the year ahead, we have updated our Calendar of Pet Events with key dates and opportunities for pet lovers, professionals, and brands who serve pets.
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Visit the updated Calendar of Pet Events and bookmark it for easy access throughout the year.
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Send me events to add so we can make the calendar even more useful for the community.
I will see many of you at VMX, DWAA, Westminster, and Western Vet
I am looking forward to connecting in person. I will be attending VMX in Orlando again this year, as I usually do, and will also be attending the 150th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, preceded by the DWAA Awards Event, and Viticus Group’s Western Veterinary Conference. These meetings, listed in the calendar, are always energizing, and they keep us connected by celebrating excellence and sharing ideas that shape the future of animal care and pet well-being.
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If you are attending VMX, Westminster, DWAA, or Western Vet, please reach out and let’s connect: Lgerminder@germinder.com
Big milestones and exciting new plans for 2026
2026 is also a milestone year for me personally. I will graduate with my PhD in May, with my research focus on Responsible AI. It is opening the door to exciting new plans that I cannot wait to share with you. My focus remains the same: practical, trustworthy information, and thoughtful leadership in how we communicate about the evolving world of pets, science, and innovation.
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Watch this space, our social, and Germinder.com for announcements and new initiatives as the year unfolds.
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If you are not already, follow GoodNewsForPets so you do not miss what’s coming next.
Thank you for reading, sharing, and supporting the mission of GoodNewsForPets. Wishing you and your pets a healthy, happy New Year, and here’s to endless pawsabilities!
Lea-Ann Germinder
Editor & Publisher, GoodNewsForPets.com