Funeral Homes Using Therapy Dogs to Help the Mourning
Therapy dogs are now being used in Massachusetts funeral homes to comfort people struggling with their loss.
Rob Dwyer is a funeral home director...
Why It’s Difficult to “Breed Out” Breathing Disorders in Pugs, Bulldogs
Professionals are trying to find ways to predict breathing difficulties in short-nosed dogs in order to avoid certain traits while breeding.
Small-nosed canines such...
Sick Man Adopts Sick Puppy and They Heal Each Other
“I had no idea of the depth of love, emotional support and companionship that a dog could bring.”
Jason Bradford is a holistic healer...
Many Dogs Are Freezing to Death Outside This Year
Dogs are being found frozen outside nationwide, and the law is finally cracking down on people for their cruelty.
This past month has seen...
Study: Dogs and Wolves Share Parasites but There’s No Increased Risk for Gun Dogs
Good news for hunters with gun dogs: even though grey wolves are known to be carriers of parasites and share the same ones with...
New Study Finds No Evidence That Dogs Can Predict Earthquakes
Most of us heard or read about dogs and other animals behaving oddly before an earthquake, owners often assuming their pets can predict an...
How Dog Shows May Incite Puppy Mill Cruelty
There's an argument to be made that televised dog shows are for marketing purposes and they may be a partial cause of cruelty through...
FDA Warns Flea and Tick Meds Can Cause Seizures in Dogs
Weaker dogs with a history of epilepsy are susceptible to the strong side effects of chemicals in flea and tick medication, and may go...
“Part Giraffe” Puppy Rehoming Lasted Only Two Days Before Returning to RSPCA
A puppy, described as "part giraffe," was returned to RSPCA just only two days after moving into its supposed new home.
Fidget is an eleven-month-old...
Nearly 40 Dogs Rescued From Extreme Heat Inside U-Haul Truck
Nearly 40 dogs were rescued from extreme heat in an abandoned U-Haul truck in Oklahoma City.
Officers from Oklahoma City Police Department were alerted to...
‘Dating App’ with Service Dogs Saved Veteran’s Life
CLEARWATER, FLORIDA—An Army veteran from Clearwater is convinced that this 'dating app' saved her life.
But make no mistake; this intriguing 'dating app' is for...
New Supplement Makes Homemade Dog Food Meet AAFCO Requirements
Siobhan Oldham, an entrepreneur from Los Angeles, California, launched her flagship product this spring at the beginning of March. Azestfor is a mineral and...
