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This Dog Swam In the Gulf of Mexico for 3 Hours Before Being Rescued

This Dog Swam In the Gulf of Mexico for 3 Hours Before Being Rescued

I can't imagine treading water for three hours, but that's just what one poor pooch did after he fell overboard in the choppy waters...
Watch a Dog Chained Up for 15 Years Finally Set Free for the First Time

Watch a Dog Chained Up for 15 Years Finally Set Free for the First...

Upon learning about an elderly dog who had been tied up on a chain for the past 15 years, a Long Island rescue group...
Empathetic People Can Better Interpret Dogs Expressions

Empathetic People Can Better Interpret Dogs’ Expressions

According to recent research, human empathy can extend to dogs when it comes to interpreting facial expressions. Science already knew that people with higher...
Dog Lost In Florida Turns Up In New York – Help Needed to Get Her Back Home

Dog Lost In Florida Turns Up In New York – Help Needed to Get...

A dog lost in Florida was surrendered a year and half later to a shelter in Long Island and is to be reunited with...
Charity Group Seeking Volunteers to Raise Puppies

Charity Group Seeking Volunteers to Raise Puppies

Looking for a fulfilling way to raise a puppy with a purpose? Guide Dogs of America needs people to raise their dogs, and it’s...
New Study - Scientists Found Hormones Causing Aggression in Dogs

Scientists Found Hormones Causing Aggression in Dogs

Biologists at the University of Arizona have recently made progress in understanding dog behavior by discovering the role some hormones play in canine aggression. Every...
Abandoned Pug suffering from Mange gets a second chance

Abandoned Hairless Pug Gets A Dramatic Transformation

The pug Dex was on the brink of death until an animal rescue group decided to step in and rehabilitate him for adoption. Dex was...
How to Protect Dogs from Risks of Toxic Blue-Green Algae

Protect Your Dogs from Toxic Blue-Green Algae

Some public areas in Florida have already closed and several dogs have landed in the hospital because of blue-green algae poisoning. Florida has been on...
Answers Dog Food Recalled by the FDA Due to Salmonella Contamination

Answers Dog Food Recalled by the FDA Due to Salmonella Contamination

The Food and Drug Administration sent out an alert recalling popular dog food brand Answers due to possible Salmonella contamination. Lystn LLC, which does business as Answers...
animal shelters receive more pets than adoptions

Too Many Rescues, Not Enough Space (More Pandemic Pets Returned!)

https://youtu.be/BvotZbSxGTY Rescue shelters in America struggle as more pets come in and adoptions dramatically decrease. Some owners are now even returning their pandemic pets due...
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Woman Shares Travel Hack for Cheaper Flight With Your Dog

If you've traveled with your dog at least once, you know it's expensive to transport your pets via cargo. But not for this lady. Meet Maddie...
dog used bread to catch fish

Clever Dog Wows the Internet for Baiting Fish Using Bread

No fishing pole? No problem! A smart dog wowed the whole internet for using bread as bait to catch fish. In a Tiktok video uploaded last...

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Tailgating with Dogs: Should You Bring Them With You?

Tailgating with Dogs: 12 Tips for a Safe and Fun Game...

KEY TAKEAWAYS: When tailgating with dogs, make sure to pack their essentials, including dog treats, water, comfort items. Keep them on leash, and setup...
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How to Prepare Your Dog for Back-to-School: 12 Tips for an...

KEY TAKEAWAYS: Prepare your dog for back-to-school at least one or two weeks before. Adjust their routine gradually, set up a comfortable space or corner...
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Crate and Rotate: What It Is and How to Do It...

KEY TAKEAWAYS: The crate-and-rotate method is a management strategy dog owners can use when dogs cannot be safely together due to aggression, resource guarding,...
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BBQ Safety for Dogs: How to Keep Your Dog Safe at...

KEY TAKEAWAYS: Some BBQ safety tips for dogs include keeping them away from the hot grill, grease, charcoal, and lighter fluid; being mindful of...

10 Beach Safety Tips for Dogs + Beach Hazards to Watch...

KEY TAKEAWAYS: Some of the beach safety tips for dogs pet owners must follow include bringing plenty of fresh, clean water, providing dogs with...
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How to Keep Dogs Entertained While Home Alone

KEY TAKEAWAYS: Boredom in dogs can lead to anxiety and behavior problems; keep dogs entertained while home alone by using interactive toys with different...
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How to Stop a Dog Fight at Home: A Guide for...

KEY TAKEAWAYS: To stop a dog fight at home, DO NOT place your hands in front of the fight. Instead, create a distraction using...
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How to Train a Dog to Use a Bell for Potty...

KEY TAKEAWAYS: Start by introducing the bell and letting the dog get familiar with it until they become more confident touching it with their...
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Why Dogs Mirror Their Owner’s Energy and Personality (Science Explained!)

Calm dogs often have calm owners. Energetic dogs have energetic owners. I don't know if you have noticed, but this seems to be the case...
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How to Bathe a Dog That Hates Water: Follow These 8...

KEY TAKEAWAYS: To bathe a dog that hates water, first, choose the best location, whether outdoors or in the sink. Brush their coat first...