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Samantha Randall

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Samantha’s biggest passion in life is spending time with her Boxer dogs. After she rescued her first Boxer in 2004, Samantha fell in love with the breed and has continued to rescue three other Boxers since then. She enjoys hiking and swimming with her Boxers, Maddie and Chloe.

8 Resources for Most Common Dog Allergies

Last week I discussed preparing your dog for emergencies. It's an important issue that many pet parents don't think about. An equally important topic...

Giveaway: Petzi Treat Cam (Worth $170)

Do you ever wish you could check up on your pet while you're away from home? Do you travel often and long for a...

Is It Too Cold to Leave Your Dog Outside?

Here in the northern part of the United States many of us have already seen the first snow storm of the season. As the...

This Dog Has Had More Adventures Than Most of Us Ever...

Have you ever really thought about what your dog does all day? For most dog-owning families the answer is probably the same. The family...

Saving the World One Stray Dog At a Time

It all started with Hope. Not just the feeling of hope – a scrawny German shepherd who was picked up as a stray in...

Review: Petzi Treat Cam for Dogs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Su_Ter7dOo Our pets are our children. We treat them like family members, and we miss them while we are away. Many pet parents work long...

Loyal Dog Accompanies Toddler That Wandered Off

The unique bond between children and dogs is unexplainable – well, for the most part that is. Dogs who love children don’t have the...

Interview: What’s All the Hype About Cricket Protein For Dogs?

Last week a news article came across my desk about a dog treat company that was using cricket powder as the protein source in...

This Good Samaritan Has Driven More Than 1 Million Miles to...

Truck drivers are the backbone of America. Without truck drivers we wouldn’t have the products that we use every day. From the building materials...

Russia Releases Dog Armor After French Police Dog Killed in ISIS...

The entire world suffered when the city of Paris was shut down by recent terrorist attacks. Countries around the world rallied to support France....

Let’s Talk: Why You Should Never Give Pets As Gifts

Thanksgiving is over and December is officially here. Last week I was giving advice on sharing Thanksgiving dinner with your dog, and now it's...

Drink Coffee, Save Dogs… Now There’s A Win-Win!

According to Tori Heil, board chair of a dog rescue organization called Proverbs 12:10, the Southeast portion of the United States has the worst...

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