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Patrick Lumontod

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Patrick has been a long-time dog adopter and currently lives with his two dogs - Tarzan and Loki - in Brooklyn, NY. He is a certified dog trainer, writer on all things dogs, animal shelter volunteer, freelancer researcher of animal sciences and aspiring author.

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...

You’ve Got To See This Amazing Dog Transformation to Believe It

A hairless, emaciated and obviously ill dog was found curled on the roadside in one of the cities in India. He was mindless of...

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...

Bound and Left For Dead, This Pup’s Story Is Miraculous!

What could be more shocking than reading a news story and seeing the picture of your dog, tightly bound with electrical tape around the...

Three Blind Cats Nurtured Back to Life by Two Pit Bulls

Pit bulls are typically regarded as an intimidating dog breed, probably because of their strong build and muscular appearance. However, this story of two...

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...

You Make ‘Em, They Bake ‘Em – Create Your Own Dog...

Mobile food stands, carts, vans, or trucks have been around for quite a long time now. For consumers from every walk of life, these...

8 Tips for Walking Your Dog Safely Every Single Day

Our dogs need a lot of exercise - some breeds more than others. Walking your dog on a regular basis is the best way...

Agility Training For Dogs: The Ultimate Beginners Guide

Watching the clever Border Collie, Tex, win the 2015 Westminster Dog Agility Contest or the whip-quick retriever, Joy, earn the large dog agility prize...

7 Best Games to Play With Dogs

Playing is your dog’s way of learning new things about the world in an exciting and safe way. Engaging in these best games to...

Best Obedience School for Dogs in the US & How to...

Whether you've just recently decided add another family member to you home or have had your puppy for a little while now, a smart next step would...

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