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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.

Petmate Reveals Over 100 New Products at the 2015 Global Pet...

One of the world leaders in solutions and excellence in the pet industry known to many pet owners, Petmate, showcased over 100 new products...

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Trimming your dog's nails can seem intimidating. Most people are scared to cut them too short or scared that they will hurt their dog....

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Bensie Boy, a company that specializes in manufacturing sturdy, reliable dog waste bags, announced their support for a massive cleanup effort in Minnetonka earlier...

How to Use the Walky Dog Bicycle Leash

The Walky Dog Leash system allows you to ride your bike safely while your dog runs along beside you. It is much easier and...

Why This New Chew Toy is Safer for Your Dog

Dr. Karen Becker explains how the Clever K9 dog toy will keep your pet entertained for hours and it is incredibly safe any size...

Study Shows Dogs Understand Our Words Not Just Our Voices

Many dog owners would say that they believe their canine companions can understand what they say, but experts in the field have been skeptical...

Dog Rescued After Having Plastic Jug on His Head for Three...

A rebellious black lab is thankful to be alive this week thanks to a few good Samaritans. The scared animal was running around a...

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State-of-the-art drone technology is being used to locate over 1 million stray dogs in the Houston, Texas area. The World Animal Awareness Society is...

Mother Dog Saves Pups From a Wildfire By Burying Them

This mother dog is being hailed as a hero after she buried her puppies to keep them safe from a wild fire in Chile....

Scientists Use Shelter Dogs to Sniff Out Rare Gorillas

In recent years scientists have begun to realize the potential that dogs can have on their research. They have been using canines more and...

Chicago Seeing a Rise in Dog Flu Cases

Canine influenza is certainly a concern every year, but this winter veterinarians across the country are noticing an increase in the number of suspected...

Researchers Looking to Invent Technology to Decode “Dog Talk”

Most dog owners have spent time thinking about what their dogs would say if they could talk. Now, researchers at North Carolina State University...

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