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18th Annual Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon Competition Result

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA—Fifty adorable sur-fur dogs competed in the Helen Woodward Animal Center's 18th Annual Dog Surf Surf-A-Thon competition held at the Del Mar...
Woman Sacrifices Everything to Save Hundreds of Dogs in Need

Woman Sacrifices Everything to Save Hundreds of Dogs in Need

Have you ever adopted a rescue dog? If you haven’t, you are missing out! Adopting a dog, any dog, is exciting and you form...
Heroic Pit Bull Alerts of Fire, Then Runs Back to Save a Baby from a Burning House

Heroic Pit Bull Alerts of Fire, Then Runs Back to Save a Baby from...

Sasha is yet another Pit Bull that’s tearing down the known stereotypes and hopefully ending the stigma about this specific breed. A family from Stockton,...
Never Worry About Losing Dog Boots Again

Never Worry About Losing Dog Boots Again

Dogs wear boots for a number of reasons. Sometimes the issue is due to rough terrain, hot sand, snow and ice, or some other...
Allprovide, an All-Natural Raw Pet Food, Is Available At Select Georgia Retailers

Allprovide, an All-Natural Raw Pet Food, Is Available At Select Georgia Retailers

Raw food diets have gotten mixed reviews from dog owners. Some pet owners won’t feed their dogs anything else, and others believe that the...
I and love and you Recalling Dog Treats

I and love and you Recall Dog Treats

It’s hard to know what to feed your pets anymore. It seems like there are new recalls announced on pet food and treats every...
Michigan Entrepreneur Invents the Poochie Bowl

Michigan Entrepreneur Invents the Poochie Bowl

Melissa Allen, a resident of Eaton Rapids, Michigan, received one of the best emails that she has ever gotten about three months ago. Her...
Legislation Passed in New York to Allow Dogs Into Public Restaurants

Legislation Passed in New York to Allow Dogs Into Public Restaurants

Many dog owners see their pets as part of the family, and you don’t leave family members home alone while you go out to...
New England Pet Expo Kicking Off This Weekend

New England Pet Expo Kicking Off This Weekend

For those of you in my neck of the woods (I’m from Maine, by the way), the 6th Annual New England Pet Expo is...
Homeless Veteran Creates a Hands Free Way to Walk Your Dog

Homeless Veteran Creates a Hands Free Way to Walk Your Dog

A Navy veteran named Bill Feldman was tired of his dog pulling on his leash every time the pair went for a walk. It...
VA’s Harmful Experimentation on Dogs Leads to Outrage

Harmful Experimentation on Dogs by Veterans Affairs Leads to Outrage

The VA’s experiments on dogs which ended in the dogs being killed has resulted in more scrutiny from Congress and enhanced oversight.  Recently, an...
These Dogs Playing Fetch In Wheelchairs Couldn't Be Cuter

These Dogs Playing Fetch In Wheelchairs Couldn’t Be Cuter!

This video, which you can see at the bottom of this article, has gone absolutely viral because of it’s incredibly powerful images of dogs...

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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.
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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...