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Clever Dog Begs Money from People So He Can Buy Sausages

Clever Dog Begs Money from People So He Can Buy Sausages

Cabron is quite well known in a small town market in Mexico, where he’s often seen buying salchichas, aka sausages. A stray dog named Cabron...
Abandoned Senior Maltese Dog Slowly Recovers from Years of Neglect

Abandoned Senior Maltese Dog Slowly Recovers from Years of Neglect

Astrid might have been kept in a confined space, got no exercise and experienced no affection from humans for a very long time... A person...
Loving Dog Welcomes Sick Brother to the Family in Most Adorable Way

Loving Dog Welcomes Sick Brother to the Family in Most Adorable Way

Juanita could sense that Timmy, her mom’s new rescue dog, was not at ease, so she did something amazing to let him know everything...
Friendly Dogs Likely Have Similar DNA Disorders as Humans with Williams Syndrome

Friendly Dogs Likely Have Similar DNA Disorders as Humans with Williams Syndrome

Why are dogs so friendly? The answer might lie in a genetic anomaly, which evolution may have changed, scientists say. "Some of these structural variants...
Woman Who Lost Dog Finds Him 3 Years Later On TV

Woman Who Lost Her Dog Sees Him 3 Years Later on TV

Lucy Frausto says the reunion with Dodger felt like an actual dream. Lucy Frausto from Southern California lost her pit bull, Dodger, three years ago....
Runaway Dog Overwhelmed With Joy After Reuniting With Owner

Runaway Dog Overwhelmed With Joy After Reuniting With Owner

Daisy and Joyce had a happy reunion but some won’t be so lucky. So do you know what’s the best way to prevent your...
Lost Dog Asks Police for Help and They Assist in Finding Her Family

Lost Dog Asks Police for Help and They Assist in Finding Her Family

The missing pit bull who got lost behaved as if she knew that Officer Akers would help her… and he did! A lost dog from...
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Empathetic Dogs Rush to Help Their Distressed Humans

Dogs who are calmer and who have stronger ties to their humans are more likely to successfully rescue the owners if they are in...
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Dogs Talk to Humans In 19 Different Ways, Study Reveals

Unsurprisingly, to some, dogs send signals to their owners if they want to eat and drink, go outside to play, or long for a...
Chronic Kidney Disease Risk In Dogs Increases With Tick Exposure

CKD Risk In Dogs Increases With Tick Exposure

Dogs have no way of telling their owners about a tick infection, and if there are no tests done, prevention or treatment might be...
More Scientific Proof That Dogs Can Read Our Emotions

More Scientific Proof That Dogs Can Read Our Emotions

Yet another study reports that dogs are capable of processing a person's negative and positive emotions based on facial expressions. It's something we've all been...
Our Dogs' DNA Carry Cancer Genes from Over 10,000 Years Ago

Our Dogs’ DNA Carry Cancer Genes from Over 10,000 Years Ago

Today’s American dogs have the DNA of a cancer gene that apparently wiped out the ancient dogs that originally roamed the Americas. The history of...

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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...
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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.
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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...
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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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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...