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.

Woman Who Abandoned Dog with Enormous Tumor Receives Sentencing

A woman who abandoned a dog with a 42-pound tumor last year will never be allowed to own pets again. 53-year old Sherry Haughton...

Dying “Hippo” Dog Gets Last Day Full of Love

A stray dog covered in tumors got just one day full of love and treats after being put in a shelter. Earlier this month,...

Sick Man Adopts Sick Puppy and They Heal Each Other

“I had no idea of the depth of love, emotional support and companionship that a dog could bring.” Jason Bradford is a holistic healer...

Iditarod Sled Dog Race Under Fire for Dog Doping Scandal

The famous dog sledding competition saw its four-time champion accused of doping dogs, and is being accused of mismanaging the drug testing. We’ve heard...

Homeless Dog’s Hilarious Grin Goes Viral, Gets Him a Home

A dog wound up in a shelter last week, charming the staff – and the world – with his outrageous smile. Meet Cheech. Cheech...

Dogs Communicate to Us Using Facial Expressions

Recent studies show that dogs love when we smile, and give us those sad “puppy eyes” on purpose. Dogs and humans have lived alongside...

Woman Suffers Clinical Heartbreak After Her Dog’s Death

A Texas woman has suffered clinically diagnosed heartbreak while grieving the loss of her beloved dog. An inconsolable Joanie Simpson has been mourning the...

Dog Crashes Wedding And What This Couple Does Next Is Amazing

A dog crashed a wedding in Brazil, and the reaction of the young couple was priceless. Matheus and Marília were in the middle of celebrating...

Dogs May Be More Self-Aware Than We Thought

Dogs seem to have more self-awareness than we originally attributed to them, thanks to some new realizations about their perceptions. As dog lovers, we...

Dog Lost for a Year Finally Reunited with the Owner

A Jacksonville man and his family finally reunited with their beloved dog after losing him more than one year ago. When Toby escaped from...

Herding Dog Survives Wildfires After Refusing to Leave Goats Behind

A brave goat-herding dog named Odin stuck by the livestock he guarded and managed to survive the California wildfires. On October 9th, Roland Tembo...

Harmful Experimentation on Dogs by Veterans Affairs Leads to Outrage

The VA’s experiments on dogs which ended in the dogs being killed has resulted in more scrutiny from Congress and enhanced oversight.  Recently, an...

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...