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Illinois Cop Proudly Shows Off K9 Partner's Special Talent

Illinois Cop Proudly Shows Off K9 Partner’s Special Talent

A police officer from Romeoville in Illinois could not have a better partner. John Allen and his K9 sidekick Spike have been working together...
Bow Wow! 15 Hollywood Celebrities and their Dogs

Bow Wow! 15 Hollywood Celebrities and their Dogs

Outside the limelight, celebrities live like ordinary people too. And that includes rescuing their soon-to-be favorite dogs.  Rescuing a loveable pooch and bringing them into...
This Fence Extension System Helps Stop Jumpers

A Fence Extension System Helps Stop Dog Jumpers and Climbers

If you’ve got a dog that is a master at escaping, you can understand the frustration of owners who have tried many different options...
Crash Tests Are Raising Concerns About Pet Carrier Safety

Crash Tests Are Raising Concerns About Pet Carrier Safety

According to a new study released on July 24, 2015, not all pet carriers and crates that are advertised as safe for travel perform...
Mother Daughter Team Splits Dog Business Into Two Sister Companies

Mother/Daughter Team Splits Dog Business Into Two Sister Companies

Being able to perform and succeed in behavioral training with canines takes a lot of knowledge, time, and patience. It takes a special person...
20 Rescue Pups in a Car

20 Rescue Pups in a Car? Oh My!

The site of 20 dogs all packed into one car would be surprising to see, but for one concerned citizen, it was a reason...
Canine Influenza Outbreak Hits Texas

Canine Influenza Outbreak Hits Texas

A recent canine flu outbreak affecting thousands of dogs has now made its way into North Texas. The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory...
Woman Kicked Off Plane For Not Putting Her Pet in a Carrier

Woman Kicked Off Plane For Refusing to Put Her Dog in a Carrier

Keeping pets safe while traveling is a very important responsibility of being a pet owner. No matter how we travel, it is our job...
Severely Hurt Dog Shot in the Face and Left for Dead in the Woods Has Been Rescued

Severely Hurt Dog Shot in the Face and Left for Dead in the Woods...

A dog shot in the face and left to die in the woods is on the road to recovery. Milo is a one year old...
This is Every Dog Owners Worst Nightmare

This is Every Dog Owners Worst Nightmare!

Alicia Westmoreland lives in Surprise, Arizona, but the last "surprise" she wanted was to find out her beloved Australian Shepherd, Ozzie, had escaped from...
President Obama is Weighing In On a Top Concern - Dog Pants

President Obama is Weighing In On a Top Concern – Dog Pants

It’s a presidential election year, and you know what that means. The candidates will be discussing all the important topics, and President Obama has...
Betsy | Photo source: Abandoned Pet Rescue

Pitbull and Her Pup Abandoned By Irresponsible Breeders

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA—A box filled with four newborn Pitbull puppies and their mama were heartlessly left in a pet rescue center in July 2023. Rescue...

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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...
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...
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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...