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Who Rescued Whom? Shelter Dog Drags New Dad to his Phone During Stroke

A newly adopted dog is being credited with saving the life of her new human dad after he suffered a stroke at...

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The Many Stages of Puppyhood (And How to Handle Each)

Just like babies, puppies go through various stages, from newborn to fully grown. Puppy development is split into various cognitive stages where they...

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Gumdrop Becomes First Pit Bull Adopted in Denver After 31-Year Breed Ban is Lifted

Gumdrop the dog just became the very first pit bull adopted in Denver, Colorado since the city’s 31-year breed ban was lifted...

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3 Ways to Avoid Ruining Your Dog

In the same way that parents of human kids take steps in those early, impressionable years to raise happy, healthy, and confident...

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Drastic Rise in Online Puppy Scams in 2020, BBB Warns

The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically increased the demand for pets as people seek to add a pet to the family to ease...

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A Dog Is a Wounded Warrior’s Best Friend

Veterans coming back from deployment overseas are often left facing many challenges, both physical and psychological. Many vets returning from overseas duty...

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You Can Train Your Puppy to Stop Biting

An essential part of puppy training is teaching it not to bite. If it grows up to be an adult dog with...

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Bringing Home A New Rescue Dog? You’ll Want To Know The 3-3-3 Rule

So you’ve adopted a dog – congratulations! You’re probably feeling happy, excited, and a little nervous. Obviously, you want your new pooch...

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How To Keep Your Dog Safe In The Kitchen

There’s a good chance you’re reading this because you live in one of the over 63 million households in the United States...

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Paws Across the Pacific: 600 Shelter Pets Airlifted Out of Hawaii in the Largest Pet Rescue Flight in History

Over 600 adoptable dogs and cats were flown from Hawaii to the U.S. mainland, making Paws Across the Pacific the largest pet rescue flight in history....

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San Antonio Bans Retail Sales of Puppies & Kittens

In an effort to target puppy mills, backyard breeders, and to reduce the vast number of animals euthanized in San Antonio shelters...

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8 Unexpected Expenses for First Time Dog Owners to Plan For

A dog may be man’s best friend, but he can also blow your budget quickly if you don’t plan ahead. While most...

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From Homeless to Hero: How a Rejected Shelter Pup Became a NY Police Dog

Many working dogs are born and bred for the job, training their whole lives for the heroic tasks they take on. But,...

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Dogs Change Our Lives, Grooming Can Change Theirs: Top 10 Shelter Dog Makeovers of 2020

Need someone to hug? They’re there. Need a workout buddy? They jump at the chance. Need a sympathetic ear? They keep all...

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11 Reasons to Rescue a Puppy

Adding a puppy to your family or your life can be a fun addition to any household, bringing joy, boundless energy and...

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Rescue Dog Who Lost Her Puppies Adopts Orphaned Kittens

After losing her own puppies, a grieving rescue dog adopted a trio of orphaned kittens and quickly began raising them as her...

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5 Separation Anxiety Solutions for Your Stressed Out Dog

Is your pet dog behaving strangely when you come home these days? It may be separation anxiety. Dog separation anxiety refers to...

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A Challenge to Political Campaigns: Include Animal Welfare Policies in Platforms

As both major political parties outline their visions for the next four years, American Humane, the country’s first national humane organization, is...