Home Authors Posts by Cody Griffin

Cody Griffin

185 POSTS 0 COMMENTS
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.

After Failing Careers 3 Times, Dog Finally Finds Purpose Helping People

A dog trained 3 times over for service duties failed at every attempt, until he paved his own way to the role of a...

Dingoes Play a Big Role in Interactions Between Domestic Dogs and...

The brief glances Dingoes made at humans may have led to the current day dog practice of gazing lovingly into the eyes of their...

The Results of 2017 National Dog Show Are Here

More than 2,000 dogs of every breed went head to head competing for best in show, and the results have people wondering if Chewbacca...

Archaeologists Uncovered the World’s Oldest Pictures of Dogs

The recent discovery of wall art in a Saudi Arabian cave reveals pictures of hunters with dogs on leashes, and dates back thousands of...

Charity Group Seeking Volunteers to Raise Puppies

Looking for a fulfilling way to raise a puppy with a purpose? Guide Dogs of America needs people to raise their dogs, and it’s...

Study Finds Owning a Dog Can Help People Live Longer –...

A major study conducted in Sweden has concluded that people who live alone and own dogs live longer than those who live alone without...

Dog Who Saved Soldiers’ Lives from the Taliban Gets Military’s Highest...

A British Special Forces dog is being awarded the highest honor possible after heroically saving lives and protecting soldiers from Taliban attack. Mali, an...

Study: Like Humans, Dogs Don’t Sleep Well After Stressful Experiences

A new study confirms that, like us, dogs experience interrupted sleep patterns when dealing with stressful situations. While we understand that our dogs are...

10-year Old Boy Amputee Meets Dog Amputee and It’s Love

A 10-year old boy who lost both legs due to a recent amputation had his dream come true when he met an inspiring dog...

New Mayor of Montreal Is a Dog’s Best Friend

Montreal has just elected its first female Mayor, Valerie Plante, who plans on reversing the breed-specific legislation enacted by the previous Mayor. The SPCA (Society...

Watch the Epic Weight Loss Journey of this Obese Dog Unfold

An obese golden retriever has lost almost half her weight after being rescued, and her journey is nothing short of inspiring. Meet Strudel, the...

Study Shows How People Empathize More with Dogs than Humans

Researchers have discovered that suffering in animals produces more sadness for people than suffering in their fellow humans. These days, we have all the world’s...

LATEST FEATURES

Sasha the dog running on the beach

4 Tips & Tricks for Navigating Peak Flea and Tick Season

Here it comes... the dreaded peak flea and tick season. For us pet owners, while we love those sunny beach trips and walking in the...
Sasha in the car

Have Pet, Will Travel: Guide to Spring or Summer Trips with...

In Partnership with Merck Animal Health In my opinion, there's no better time to travel with your pet than in either spring or summer. The weather's...
Can I Afford A Dog

Can I Afford A Dog?

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.
how to get rid of a dog

How to Get Rid of a Dog: The Right Way

Are you faced with the challenging decision of how to let go of your furry companion? We understand that circumstances change. And even...
Why Are Dogs So Loyal?

Why Are Dogs So Loyal?

One of the best qualities of our canine companions is their unwavering loyalty. Why are dogs so loyal? There are amazing stories about the unmatched loyalty of dogs - dogs that have sat on their owner’s graves, waited patiently for months for their owners to return from war and even stories of dogs walking thousands of miles to reunite with their masters.
Why Do Pets Make Us Happy?

Why Do Pets Make Us Happy?

Nothing beats the feeling of seeing a happy dog or friendly cat come running over to you looking for a pat on the head or a scratch behind the ears. Why do pets make us happy? Pets do a lot more than just keep us company. The unconditional love that they provide us with is priceless and incomparable to any love that we get other humans.

Dog Names Starting With Z

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...
How many dogs are too many featured image

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...
Can dogs get sick from humans featured image

Can Dogs Get Sick From Humans?

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...
Dandie Dinmont Terrier Breed profile

Dandie Dinmont Terrier Breed Profile

Not a lot of people know about this breed, but the Dandie Dinmont Terrier is not something you should ignore when you chance upon...