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Dog Lost for a Year Finally Reunited with Owner

Dog Lost for a Year Finally Reunited with the Owner

A Jacksonville man and his family finally reunited with their beloved dog after losing him more than one year ago. When Toby escaped from...
Herding Dog Survives Wildfires After Refusing To Leave Goats Behind

Herding Dog Survives Wildfires After Refusing to Leave Goats Behind

A brave goat-herding dog named Odin stuck by the livestock he guarded and managed to survive the California wildfires. On October 9th, Roland Tembo...
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...
Dog Abandoned and Dying Gets Life Extended by Love

Dog Abandoned and Dying Gets Life Extended by Love

A very ill and abandoned senior dog hit the jackpot when a family took her in to spend the last of her days in...
Every Aniversary Couple Adopts a Dog

Every Anniversary This Couple Adopts a Dog

Meet the Romeros, a Texas couple who celebrates every wedding anniversary by adopting a dog. Neydi and Carlos Romero are on their third year...
Caring Canines Comfort Las Vegas After Tragedy

Caring Dogs Comfort Las Vegas After the Shooting Tragedy

A group of trained therapy dogs traveled to Las Vegas last week to comfort Las Vegas residents after the deadly shooting that occurred there....
Pit Bull Who Adores Kittens Gets His Own Litter to Care For

Pit Bull Who Adores Kittens Gets His Own Litter to Care For

Ozzy, a pit bull who longs for cats to care for, finally got his wish granted when he received a litter of kittens to...
California Set to Ban Puppy Mill Sales to Encourage Dog Adoption

UPDATE: California Set to Ban Puppy Mill Sales to Encourage Dog Adoption

A bill banning the sale of dogs and other animals in pet stores in California effectively makes rescues and shelters the only option for...
Americans Scammed in Fake Online Puppy Sales

Americans Are Being Scammed in Fake Online Puppy Sales

The Better Business Bureau is warning Americans that online transactions for puppy purchases are likely scams, and is cautioning against buying online. The BBB...
Hikers Rescue Starving Dog

Hikers Rescue Starving Dog Lost for 6 Weeks on a Mountain

A young woman braved the Colorado wilderness mountains for 2 days in search of a dog she knew was lost, and rescued the pup...
Petland Puppies May Be Spreading Diseases to Humans

Petland Puppies May Be Infecting Humans With Campylobacteriosis

For one year, a disease called campylobacteriosis has been spreading from puppies to humans, and it is believed to have originated from puppies sold in...
Meet Frida, the Dog Rescuing Humans After Mexico’s Earthquake

Meet Frida – The Dog Rescuing Humans After Mexico’s Earthquake

A yellow lab is saving lives in Mexico, helping recover people the human rescuers can’t get to after a devastating earthquake. The world is...

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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...
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How Often Should I Take My Dog to the Vet?

KEY TAKEAWAYS: Puppies up to 12 months should be taken to the vet every 3 to 4 weeks for their initial vaccines, while adult...
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11 Signs Your Dog’s Diet is Causing Health Problems

Your dog may be eating enthusiastically every day, but that doesn't always mean they're healthy! As in humans, diet plays a major role in a...
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10 Muddy Yard Solutions for Dogs: Keep Your Yard Clean and...

I'm sure many dog owners with backyards can relate to this problem. High-energy dog, running around the yard, digging, and wearing down your beautifully manicured...
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How to Set Up a Home Office With a Pet Space...

For some, working from home is a gift that keeps on giving. No commute, zero prep time needed, and best of all, you get...
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How to be a Digital Nomad With a Dog

Imagine working anytime, from anywhere in the world, with your dog by your side! For many modern pet parents, that's the dream—combining remote work with...
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How to Stop Dogs From Chasing Wildlife

I'm sure every pet owner who enjoys a nice walk outside with their dogs has experienced this: Fido spots a squirrel, rabbit, or bird,...
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Build Confidence in Dogs: Weekly Training Plan for Pet Owners

How would you describe your dog? Outgoing? Vivacious? A trouble-maker? While this may be the case for some, other dogs tend to be the opposite....