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Samantha Randall

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Samantha’s biggest passion in life is spending time with her Boxer dogs. After she rescued her first Boxer in 2004, Samantha fell in love with the breed and has continued to rescue three other Boxers since then. She enjoys hiking and swimming with her Boxers, Maddie and Chloe.

A One-Eyed Rescue Dog Inspired This Pet Business

A one-eyed dog from Puerto Rico, who is now deceased, gave an artsy couple the inspiration they needed back in 2000. A good Samaritan...

Ruffwear Has Created The Ultimate Outdoor Sleep System for Dogs

The Ultimate Sleeping System from Ruffwear may just be the best outdoor sleep system on the market for dogs. Unfortunately, it's pretty pricey and all...

You’ll Want This Dog Backpack for Weekend Hikes and Overnight Trips

I hike with my dogs often, but we've never used a canine backpack. Every time I see one I think, "Boy, it would be...

BoTy Dogs Releases New Clean N Pamper Bundle

The most appealing products to dog owners are those that are easy to use and are safe for pets. Last week BoTy Dogs announced...

Raw Dog Food is Taken to A New Level By smallbatch

The raw dog food diet certainly has its critics, and they aren’t without reason. This diet hasn’t been around for very long, so there...

Convenience is a Priority for the Makers of the Fozzy Dog...

If you are a dog owner that needs to walk their pet every day, you understand the hassle of trying to hold a leash...

KONG Has Designed An Extremely Durable Plush Toy

We have one dog that loves her plush toys. She carries them around like they are her babies. She doesn't really chew on plush...

Brooklyn Pet Store First in State to Carry Hemp-Derived Dog Treats

Hemp-based dog products are slowly growing in popularity with pet owners, but just like hemp-based products for people there is a lot of controversy...

If Your Dog Likes to Chew Water Bottles This Toy is...

Does your dog love the sound that an empty water bottle makes when he crunches it? I know a few dogs that like that...

With This Toy Your Dog Won’t Even Realize He’s Cleaning His...

Doggy dental hygiene is not a fun topic for most pet parents. Bringing your dog to the vet to have his teeth cleaned is...

Ballerinas and Bruisers Acquiring Choosy Pet Products

Ballerinas and Bruisers, a unique boutique featuring children’s apparel and pet items, will be acquiring another Zionsville, Indiana business – Choosy Pet, a dog...

Let’s Talk: Intervertebral Disc Disease in Canines

Happy September! I hope you had some time to read last week's column about my interview with dog trainer Beth Jeffrey. It was wonderful to get...

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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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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.

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