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Veterinarian Karen Fine says we can learn a lot from pets : Shots - Health News : NPR

Karen Fine says "I feel like I learn from my patients all the time. ... They really have skills and senses that we don't." Her new memoir is The Other Family Doctor.

Pets & Animals | I Love Dogs

Dog Runs Up To Woman In Parking Lot And Leads Her To Astonishing Surprise

She was so grateful someone came.

This is a great story!

Pets & Animals | Animals

Purina Expands Recall of Dog Food Over Potentially Elevated Levels of Vitamin D

Nestlé Purina PetCare Company is recalling more of its dry dog food due to potentially elevated levels of ...

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Guy Sets Up Hidden Camera To Catch Dog’s Hilarious New Nighttime Routine

Nala loves making her dad happy, and when she learned a new trick that he absolutely loved, she refused to stop doing it.

Pets & Animals | Rescue Organizations

Finding Your New Best Friend: Where to Adopt a Dog

Know you want to adopt but not sure where to start? We've rounded up some of the best organizations and outlets to help find your new BFF.

Pets & Animals | I Love Dogs

How Much Should You Feed a Dog?

Pay attention to calories rather than the volume of pet food you feed your dog.

Pets & Animals | Animals

8 Expert Tricks to Help Your Cat and Dog to Get Along

Peace between cats and dogs is possible—with time, strategy, and training.

Pets & Animals | Cat & Dog Resources

Read this if you and your dog visit wetlands - Whole Dog Journal

Whole Dog Journal‘s mission is to provide dog guardians with in-depth information on dog food, training, behavior, health, and more.

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How to Stop a Dog From Running Out the Door - Whole Dog Journal

How to prevent your dog from slipping (or bursting!) out the door and not wanting to come back.

Pets & Animals | Animals

Protecting Your Pup From 'Dangerous Dog' Laws

Dog guardians, be aware: The area where you are living likely has laws that could get your precious companion confined for life — or worse. The specific

Pets & Animals | Animals

Study: Dogs Are In-Tune With Their Families, Even Kids | Daily Paws

Dogs are great sidekicks and this study supports it. Discover what researchers found when they observed kids and their dogs walking around together.

Pets & Animals | Animal Rescue Stories

Dog escapes her new home, walks 10 miles to her old shelter

Bailey the just-adopted rescue dog went missing from her new home found herself in a familiar place — ringing a doorbell

Advice & Self-Help | Advice & Self-Help

Must Love Dogs, Cats, Ferrets, Hamsters… | Workplace Coach Blog

Must love dogs, cats, ferrets, hamsters: dogs in the office, the benefits, the challenges, the real-life decisions

Must love dogs, cats, ferrets, hamsters: the pet-friendly office, the benefits & exactly how to do it

Pets & Animals | Animals

Popular Dog Food Recalled Over Toxicity Risk: FDA Announcement

Nestle Purina PetCare announced a recall of certain types of dog food after the firm found potentially elevated ...

Pets & Animals | Dogs & Other Animals

WATCH: Dog abandoned in desert found living with coyote pack

An all-white dog was spotted living among coyotes in the open Nevada desert for months.

I always KNEW that stuff like this happens!

Pets & Animals | Animals

The 10 Best Enzyme Cleaners for Dogs and Cats That Tackle Carpets, Floors, Furniture, and More | Daily Paws

We've rounded up 10 of the best enzyme cleaners for dogs and cats, for use on furniture, carpets, floors, and more. Plus, get expert advice on what to look for when you buy and enzyme-based cleaning product.

Pets & Animals | Animal Rescue Stories

63-lb pup finds his forever home after his 'unlucky streak' of 14 failed adoptions goes viral | Daily Mail Online

Ronald, a one-year-old mixed breed pup, had 14 failed adoptions within a month, according to the SPCA of Wake County in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Pets & Animals | Interesting Animal Stories

North Carolina Woman Dives Into Freezing River With 'Turbulent Current' to Save Drowning Mini Poodle

She and another woman had watched the pup fall into the river, but didn't think he would survive until animal rescue arrived.

Pets & Animals | Animal Rescue Stories

Abandoned Elderly Dog On The Streets Finally Gets The Help He Needs

The dog was suffering from several health issues, but help right just in the nick of time.

Pets & Animals | Interesting Animal Stories

Why Do Dogs Roll in the Grass? An Expert Explains

It's actually a super secret form of communication.

Pets & Animals | Animal Rescue Stories

Puppy deemed ‘too big’ finds home after 14 failed adoptions: 'He's perfect'

A North Carolina animal shelter said three people took the puppy home but returned him.

Pets & Animals | Animals!

How Dogs Perceive Time

Dogs can’t tell us what time means to them — but maybe we can try and understand how dogs perceive the passing of time.

Pets & Animals | Animal Rescue Stories

Dog Found 1,000 Miles From Home Reunites With Family After 7 Years Missing

The years-long journey took her from Texas all the way to Florida, but her microchip did its job.

Pets & Animals | Animal Rescue Stories

4,000 Beagles, Dozens of Trapped Animals, and a Cat Named Ian: The 12 Best Pet Rescue Stories of 2022

We're always in awe of the incredible lengths people will go to save our animal friends.

Advice & Self-Help | Advice & Self-Help

Blind, deaf, broken, BRAVE | Workplace Coach Blog

Blind, deaf, broken, BRAVE. How a blind, deaf dog with a broken back taught me more than I've yet learned.

The dog that took my fear away, and how he did it.

Pets & Animals | Animal Rescue Stories

Watch Firefighters Use a Paddle Boat To Rescue a Very, Very Chilly Dog

The pup had fallen through the ice on Christmas Eve.

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Dog Groomer Turns Ordinary Family Pets Into Stunning Wildlife - The Animal Rescue Site News

The reactions of the pet parents waiting for their furballs to emerge from his creative lair are almost as priceless as the creations themselves.

Pets & Animals | I Love Dogs

Why Do Dogs Shake When They Sleep?

Much like humans, dogs exhibit a wide range of involuntary movements during their sleep. So why do dogs shake when they sleep? Here are 4 main reasons

Pets & Animals | Animals

4 Tips to Ring In The New Year Safely With Your Pet

Here are some helpful considerations for keeping your four-legged family members safe and happy as you embark on New Year's Eve celebrations.

Pets & Animals | Cat & Dog Resources

Cloudy Eyes in Dogs - Whole Dog Journal

There are many possible ways for cloudy eyes in dogs. As dogs age, certain changes cause the lens to turn white and become visible.

Pets & Animals | Animals

11 Facts About Huskies

Siberian huskies are known for their wolfish good looks, but deep down, they’re all dog.

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New York to ban sale of dogs, cats and rabbits in pet stores

The ban is an effort to end large-scale abusive breeding practices by puppy and kitten mills.

Pets & Animals | I Love Dogs

New York Dog Rescued After Swimming Across The Hudson River

Bear, a Leonberger and Bernese mountain dog mix, escaped his owner over the weekend and jumped into the Hudson River. New Jersey firefighters found him Tuesday.

Pets & Animals | Animals!

Stacked up against pack of coyotes, herd dog kills 8 to save sheep

A Georgia dog is still recovering after a violent encounter with a pack of coyotes last month.

Pets & Animals | Cat & Dog Resources

How to Help a Choking Dog

Learn what to do if your dog is choking, how to prevent it and how to recognize the signs that they need help.

Pets & Animals | Animal Rescue Stories

Lolly the Puppy Mill Survivor Is Helping Dogs Recover From Fear, Trauma

Lolly not only recovered from her own neglect. She's now helping other dogs overcome their fears, too.

Pets & Animals | Animal Rescue Stories

Dozens of At-Risk Dogs and Cats to Be Flown From Overcrowded Shelters Just Before Thanksgiving

Animals from crowded Southern shelters are on their way to rescues in New Jersey, which will get these sweet dogs and cats into loving homes.

Advice & Self-Help | Advice & Self-Help

Valiant | Workplace Coach Blog

Valiant, smart, protector dogs who handle moose and other situations with grace and courage, teaching their writer mom a great deal.

A story of courage, loyalty and savvy

Politics | Hamas, Gaza & The Palestinian Authority

Palestinian mayor offers bounty to residents who kill stray dogs

The Palestinian mayor of Hebron has called for residents in the West Bank city to kill stray dogs in exchange for a cash reward.

Pets & Animals | Animal Rescue Stories

VICTORY: VA Ends Cruel and Painful Tests on Dogs, Says Nonprofit

Cruel and painful invasive experiments on dogs at the behest of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) have ended, according to the nonprofit White Coat Waste Project (WCW) and news reports. Protocol documents obtained by the organization note that

It is about time this stopped. I am so thankful to all those who worked to expose this abuse.

Pets & Animals | Pets & Animals

Feisty Puppy Refuses to Let Border Collie Do His Job Of Herding The Sheep

The 9-month-old puppy is still learning the ropes of sheep herding.

Pets & Animals | I Love Dogs

8 of the Best Dog Treats, According to Experts

Discover the best dog treats for puppies, adult dogs, and senior canines, according to these experts.

Pets & Animals | Interesting Animal Stories

Dog goes viral after TikTok video shows it's overlooked at NY adoption event

Bob Parr, a 3-year-old white terrier, touched the hearts of millions after a now-viral TikTok video showed him being passed up at an dog adoption event in Brooklyn, New York.

Pets & Animals | Animal Rescue Stories

Dog That Had Been Chained in the Cold and Starved for Two Years Finds Happier Ending

Reacher had a rough start, with owners who neglected and beat him. He was brought to a shelter as a "shell of a dog," but he just needed the right family to bring out his true self.

Pets & Animals | Interesting Animal Stories

Outrageous and Cruel Animal Tests Wasting Millions of Taxpayer Dollars, New Report Shows

U.S. government grants are financing cruel animal experiments that have little or no scientific merit, according to a report by a nonprofit organization that monitors federal spending. Illinois-based American Transparency tracked dozens of government fund

Pets & Animals | Interesting Animal Stories

Missing Dog Comes Back Home with Not Just One But Two New Friends with Him

It’s easy for dogs to make friends especially when they go on an adventure. A dog even enjoyed an adventure way too much that he went missing then came back with new friends. Surprisingly for Bo, it was a dog and a goat he befriended along the way.

Pets & Animals | Animals & Pets

Find Out Which Dog Toys and Treats are Dangerous for Your Dogs!

Do you know that more than 200,000 dogs choke on dog toys and treats every year in the US? Find out what treats and toys are safest and healthiest for your dog!

Pets & Animals | Cat & Dog Resources

What To Do If Your Dog Eats Chocolate | Whole Dog Journal

Eating chocolate can threaten your dog’s life – or just pose a threat of vomit. How much chocolate is toxic to your dog and what should you do when they get into some?

Travel | Travel

From Pandemic Pet to Travel Buddy: How Hotels Are Wooing Furry Friends

It's simple claws and effect.

Advice & Self-Help | Advice & Self-Help

Aborted Break In Heroes | Workplace Coach Blog

Aborted break in heroes, smart, brave, determined, loyal rough-coated collies

Aborted break in heroes. Dogs are a person's best friends.

Pets & Animals | Cat & Dog Resources

Five Steps to Stopping Unwanted Behavior - Whole Dog Journal

Whole Dog Journal‘s mission is to provide dog guardians with in-depth information on dog food, training, behavior, health, and more.

Pets & Animals | Animal Rescue Stories

"I adopted a 17-Year-Old rescue dog with a devastating past'

Jeneda Benally tells Newsweek about adopting what became the world's ugliest dog.

Pets & Animals | Animal Rescue Stories

Mistreated Dog Who Spent Her Whole Life In A Garage Longs For Loving Home

"She deserves a family after all she has been through…"

Pets & Animals | I Love Dogs

Little Dog Waits Outside Dollar Store For 3 Weeks Hoping Someone Will Notice Him

People kept passing him by.

Pets & Animals | I Love Dogs

9 Facts About Basset Hounds

Don't let their droopy looks fool you: There's more to this noble breed than meets the eye.

Pets & Animals | Cat & Dog Resources

Are Dogs Really Eager to Please?

The first time my husband and I took Emma, our newly adopted Beagle, out for a walk, we knew we were in trouble. Emma was terrified. Her tail was perpetually tucked, the wrinkles on her brow screamed misery, her pupils were dilated and she wouldn’t budg

Pets & Animals | Cat & Dog Resources

Dog Eye Health: Recognizing Issues and Protecting Those Peepers

These are some of the most common dog eye health issues, as well as tips for prevention to protect those peepers!

Pets & Animals | Animals & Pets

Chocolate Labrador Now Pays for Owner’s Apartment Rent after Becoming Famous on Instagram!

Hard work pays off for this young woman and her chocolate Labrador who's now a celebrity dog on Instagram and Tiktok!

Pets & Animals | Cat & Dog Resources

Tai Chi and Dogs | The Bark

It was a gorgeous day for a stroll down the animal shelter’s tree-lined driveway with Hope, a 120-pound Mastiff, walking pretty as a picture at my side. I had been volunteering with homeless dogs like her to help them improve their manners and social skil

Pets & Animals | I Love Dogs

Looking for the Best Family Dogs? Here Are 14 of Our Favorites.

From lovable Labs to perky pugs, these and other pups are some of the best four-pawed family members around.

Pets & Animals | Cat & Dog Resources

Canine Adolescence: The Great “Unconsidered” Life Stage - Whole Dog Journal

Whole Dog Journal‘s mission is to provide dog guardians with in-depth information on dog food, training, behavior, health, and more.

Pets & Animals | Pets & Animals

Opie the Dog Finds Loving Home After Spending 838 Days in Florida Shelter

Opie, a 6-year-old chow chow mix, spent more than two years in the shelter at The Humane Society of St. Lucie County before finally finding his forever home late in August.

Pets & Animals | Animal Rescue Stories

Injured Dogs Rescued from the War in Ukraine Are Ready for Adoption After Receiving Wheelchairs

Johnny and Phoenix both sustained injuries during the ongoing war in Ukraine that left the dogs unable to walk without assistance

Pets & Animals | Pets & Animals

Fascinating Study Gives a Unique Glimpse Into How Dogs See The World

Putting cute dogs in an MRI machine and watching their brains while they watch home movies might sound like a rollicking good time just for its own sake.

Pets & Animals | Animal Rescue Stories

New BBB Report on Online Puppy Scams One More Reason to Adopt, Not Shop

A new Better Business Bureau (BBB) report reveals that hundreds of Americans who hoped to buy a puppy online have instead been duped into paying thousands of dollars for a new family member who never arrives. In addition to overcrowding at shelters and tr

Pets & Animals | I Love Dogs

Here's What Will Happen to Queen Elizabeth II's Corgis After Her Death

In addition to her human royal family, Queen Elizabeth II was survived by four dogs. What will happen to her corgis? Find out more about their new home.

Pets & Animals | Animal Rescue Stories

This Pup Was Rescued From a Hot Car, Then Adopted By the Officer Who Saved Him

The poor pup was stuck in the car for two hours, when temps probably rose about 100 degrees.

Pets & Animals | Interesting Animal Stories

Lulu, a Blind Golden Retriever, Survives 3 Weeks in the Alaska Wilderness

Her eventual rescuers first mistook her for a bear.

Pets & Animals | Interesting Animal Stories

Rescuers Rappel 100 Feet Down Ravine To Save Deaf Aussie

Hobo accidentally took a big tumble.

Pets & Animals | Cat & Dog Resources

End of life decisions - Whole Dog Journal

Different quality of life assessments have provided different conclusions on what I should do about my aging dog.

Pets & Animals | Pets & Animals

Stray Dog Found In Gas Station Parking Lot Becomes Star PetSmart Model

A real rags to riches dream!

Pets & Animals | I Love Dogs

42 Amazing Facts About Dogs

We recommend cuddling up with your favorite pup while reading this.

Pets & Animals | Pets & Animals

The 15 Longest-Living Dog Breeds

Though it’s impossible to predict the age your dog will reach, some breeds do live to be older than others.

Pets & Animals | Animals

Coco The Shelter Dog Lands Role Of A Lifetime In 'Prey,' A Hit Hulu Movie - The Dodo

Coco hit the big time as sidekick to Amber Midthunder in Hulu's movie, "Prey." Here's why the former shelter dog proves old dogs can learn new tricks.

Pets & Animals | I Love Dogs

Dog Tries To Mimic Wolf's Howl At The Zoo

He let out a noise closer to a baby babbling than a wolf howling!

Pets & Animals | Animals

Little Girl Breaks Down After Being Surprised With Shelter Dog She Wanted - The Dodo

10-year-old Alexandria was so happy when her mom surprised her at school with the dog she wanted from the Arizona Humane Society.

Pets & Animals | Animal Rescue Stories

A caving project became a rescue mission after a dog was found 500 feet down

What was supposed to be a caving excursion in Missouri turned into a rescue mission after a dog was found curled up and malnourished about 500 feet into the cave system.

Pets & Animals | Man's Best Friend

Beagles rescued from research facility arrive at shelters across the US

One month after 4,000 beagles were rescued from a Virginia research lab, the pups have arrived at animal shelters across the country and are waiting adoption.

Glad to hear this!

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Visiting Mariah Carey’s Cat’s Grave: Reflections on Disenfranchised Grief ‹ Literary Hub

The grave I was looking for was in a quiet back corner of the cemetery, surrounded by trees. I was grateful for the shade—it was August in Westchester County, and the place was hot. Asphalt pathway…

Pets & Animals | Animals & Pets

Dogs Battle the Heat With Chaotic Pool Party

Pool playtime at the Lucky Puppy daycare center in Maybee, Michigan, becomes even more essential during high temperatures, footage shared to YouTube shows.Center owner Brenda Langley, who regularly shares footage of the canines under her care enjoying a d

Pets & Animals | I Love Dogs

Walking Your Dog Could Lower Your Neighborhood Crime Rate

Even a Labradoodle could take a bite out of crime.

Pets & Animals | Animal Rescue Stories

Distressed Dog Rescued From Hot Car Adopted By One Of The Responding NYPD Officers

"This pup will never be neglected again!"

Pets & Animals | I Love Dogs

Dad Who 'Didn't Want' Dog Lovingly Sings to Collie Pup

A dad who claimed he “didn’t want” another dog was caught gently singing to the family’s new puppy at their home in West Cork, Ireland, last month.Adorable footage filmed by Jeanette Collins shows her dad, who had “vowed

I love this story…

Pets & Animals | I Love Dogs

Rottweiler Doesn't Know How To React To Getting A New Puppy

Kimberly introduced Dozer to the tiny new puppy, Daisy, but it didn't quite go as expected.

Pets & Animals | Animal Rescue Stories

NYC Firefighters Save Dog Thrown From Bridge Into Harlem River | Daily Paws

Nobody is sure who threw the brown and white pit bull mix into the Harlem river, but fact action from a good Samaritan and the FDNY's water crew helped save the sweet pup.