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“Lucky” Dog Shot Survives Being Shot in the Head and Left in the Desert

“Lucky” Dog Survives Being Shot and Left in a Desert

An incredibly fortunate dog survived after someone shot him and left him for dead in the Arizona desert. Meet Lucky. This dog could go by...
Pet Owner Kills Man Who Poisoned His Beloved Dog

Pet Owner Kills Man Who Poisoned His Beloved Dog

In China, a man whose dog got poisoned chased down the man who did it and got ultimate revenge by killing the offender. In...
Naval Base Using Dogs to Prevent Suicides

Naval Base Using Dogs to Prevent Suicides

A naval clinic has started using dogs to sniff out extreme stress in order to help sailors and marines combat suicidal depression. According to...
Loyal Dog Treks 20 Miles Back Home to Former Owners - Twice

Loyal Dog Treks 20 Miles Back Home to Former Owners – Twice

A Great Pyrenees in Oklahoma was given up by her owners, but journeyed back to them twice after being adopted by someone else. Meet...
19 Dogs Removed From Breeding Facility With Deplorable Conditions

19 Dogs Removed from Breeding Facility with Deplorable Conditions

A Pennsylvania dog breeding facility was raided by humane officers in the beginning of the month after discovering inhumane conditions. The Luzerne County SPCA...
Dog Gets Taken by Raptor Eagle

Small Dog Gets Taken by Raptor – and Survives

A small Bichon Frise was taken into the air by a hungry eagle – and miraculously survived. Zoey is an 8-pound Bichon residing in...
Many Dogs Are Freezing to Death Outside This Year

Many Dogs Are Freezing to Death Outside This Year

Dogs are being found frozen outside nationwide, and the law is finally cracking down on people for their cruelty. This past month has seen...
Dog Frozen to the Ground Miraculously Survives

Dog Frozen to the Ground Miraculously Survives

An injured Michigan dog spent an entire night frozen to the ground in the subzero temperatures, but survived. A Golden Retriever being called Feliz...
South Korea May Ban Eating of Dog Meat this Month

South Korea May Finally Ban Eating of Dog Meat this Month

Animal Rights activists in South Korea are making a major push to issue a ban on selling and consuming dog meat before the country...
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Scientists Understand How Rabies Works in a Dog’s Brain

Researchers made a recent discovery about rabies in dogs, which sheds light on how this mysterious virus works to change its host’s behavior. Researchers at...
Seattle Builds Dog Park for Homeless Women

Seattle Builds Dog Park for Dogs of Homeless Women

A non-profit organization in Washington has given homeless women a safe place to let their dogs exercise, play, and rest. This past weekend, a...
Dog Stolen, Reunited with Owner This Christmas

Dog Stolen, Reunited with Owner This Christmas

An Army veteran whose dog was stolen on December 20th was reunited with his dog in a strange turn of events 4 days later. On...

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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...