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Baltimore Ravens’ Player Sends Message to Dog Lovers

It's so refreshing to see a sports figure doing right by animals. Baltimore Ravens rookie Ronnie Stanley recently walked into BARCS Animal Shelter with one definite plan...

Bald is Beautiful, Even If You’re a Homeless Pooch!

I don't know about you, but I think we have become too "hair-orientated' as a society. We spend scads of cash cutting, dyeing and...

This Doesn’t Typically Happen When You Help a Stray Dog

One scorching afternoon, Tania Cappelluti, drove along the streets of Osa Peninsula to look for a cream-colored stray dog that she saw several days...

If You Don’t Believe Dogs Have Feelings, Look At These Photos

Every stray dog looks forward to finding her own human family - her own home. The dogs’ stints at shelters and foster homes are...

Simple Task Makes a HUGE Difference for Shelter Dogs

Here’s one for the books. At an animal shelter in Pennsylvania, a lady in front of a dog’s cage was caught on camera reading...

This Mastiff Mix Didn’t Always Look Like This

Mr. Muggles, a 2-year-old mastiff mix abandoned on the streets, was taken by Arlington Animal Services and has been staying in their facility for...

This Dog Was Minutes Away From Being Euthanized and Then This...

This video shows a dog named Robin. An animal control officer found and delivered him to a shelter. When he was found, he had...

Could You Make a Dog This Happy?

While it’s true that a picture could speak a thousand words, there’s nothing more vivid than watching this video of a puppy literally jumping...

One Day to Live and Saved by a Hug!

If an image could launch a thousand ships, then this photo definitely moved thousands of likers and sharers! Better yet, it saved two lives...

Where Do Dogs Go When They Retire?

This National Geographic video will make you cry, as these women take care of senior dogs until their last moments. The House With A Heart...

Would You Quit Wall Street to Help Shelter Dogs?

When this woman realized she wasn’t happy chasing money, she followed her true life calling and bought a 52-acre farm in Pennsylvania to start...

Celebrity Comedian Follows Her Heart To Save Animals

Elayne Boosler is a stand up comedian who travels the country performing and raising money for her non-profit Tails of Joy. Her organization gives...

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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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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.
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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.

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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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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...
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Not a lot of people know about this breed, but the Dandie Dinmont Terrier is not something you should ignore when you chance upon...