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Cody has worked and volunteered with rescue animals her entire life. She worked as a veterinary assistant and technician in shelters, rescues, boarding facilities, doggy daycares and animal hospitals in New York and Chicago throughout her teens and twenties, and now resides as a pet foster mom in Upstate New York.

This Year’s AKC Top Breed: Labrador Retriever

The Labrador Retriever just took home the AKC’s Top Breed Award for the 26th year in a row. The esteemed Labrador Retriever just won the...

This Man Just Adopted an 18-year Old Shelter Dog

A senior dog faced spending the last of her days in shelter until a fateful adopter saved her life. During the last days of...

Dying Homeless Man Has One Last Wish for His Dog

A woman walked past a homeless man and his dog in the streets, and changed their lives forever. It is heartbreaking to see people homeless...

UPDATE: Family Battles Animal Control to Get Their Dog Back

A Colorado family is battling for their right to have their dog back after the Aurora Animal Control claimed he was a wolf hybrid...

Decorated Marine Retired Accompanied by Canine Companion

A decorated Marine in Olathe, Kansas retired on February 23rd accompanied by a service dog which was donated to him by a non-profit organization. Marine...

Dr. Travis Weeps After Viewing Tribute to His Aging Dog

The Doctors had a special episode recently where the producers asking Dr. Travis to talk about his best friend and canine companion, Nala. The producers...

Hot Guy Adopts Sick Senior Dog, Breaks Internet

A Colorado rescue organization posted news about an adoption, and it went so viral that it broke the internet. When Susie’s Senior Dogs shared the...

Blind Dog Lost in Woods for 8 Days Rescued by Firefighter

California firefighter Dan Estrada wasn’t on a rescue mission when he saved the life of a lost and blind dog. He was just taking a...

BrilliantPad – the World’s First Self-Cleaning Indoor Dog Potty

A Chicago-based company has announced the launch of the first-ever smart toilet for dogs, BrilliantPad. BrilliantPad allows dogs to go to the bathroom inside, and...

Destitute Dog Trapped In Wall Receives Happily-Ever-After Ending

A wretched life of disparity led a dog to tragedy. But that tragedy led to the happiest of endings. Annie lived just about the saddest...

Dachshund Abandoned In Trashbag with Broken Spine Gets Mini-Wheelchair

A tiny little dachshund who was thrown in the trash in Philadelphia with a broken spine is now getting a whole new lease on...

Hero Jumps Into Pond To Save Friend’s Dog From Alligator

When Donald Copps was watching his friend’s dog while on a golfing trip, he never imagined the terrifying adventure that nature had in store...

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Owning a pet is expensive. It’s more than just planning for food and toys. If you’ve been asking yourself, can I afford a dog, here is everything you need to know. A big part of being a responsible pet owner is preparing for the endeavor financially. Creating a consistent budget can help you plan for routine expenses like food, treats and toys, as well as unexpected expenses like vet visits in the event of an emergency. Asking the question can I afford a dog is a very responsible thing to do. Many pet owners don’t plan a budget before adopting a dog, and that can get you into a lot of trouble.
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Are you looking for dog names starting with Z? Well, you're in the right place! Getting a new pup would mean preparing for a new set...
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How Many Dogs Are Too Many?

We've all been there. Pet owners of one dog think, "Maybe I should get one more." Then, once you get the second dog, you'll...
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If you have been caring for dogs for quite a while now, you must have known we can get sick from them. Rabies, giardia—name...
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