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A Heartbreaking Look Inside an Animal Shelter in Thailand

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I volunteered at the only shelter on the island of Koh Samui. It was among the most emotionally taxing experiences of my life.
In the News

Isn't It Great When the Bad Guys Lose? Dog-Snatcher Gets Four Years

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Christopher Young didn't ask to be caught, but he might as well have. And the Yorkie? Unharmed.
Interviews

Jack Hanna, the Wild Animal Expert, Zookeeper, and TV Host, Talks to Dogster About His Dogs

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“Don’t get embarrassed about crying after a pet’s loss," says the host of "Into the Wild."

Ask a Trainer

Are You Overly Protective When Your Dog Plays Rough?

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Training tip: If you're anxious when your dog plays, it could interfere with healthy behavior.
Dogster Tips

6 Ways to Save Money on Pet Expenses

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You want to give your dog the best, but at some point you have no more to give. We can help.
In the News

Amazing: Tornado Survivor's Dog Rescued During Live Interview

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Barbara Garcia thought she had lost her dog, but he was right at her feet, buried in rubble.

I can’t help but judge a bit. I have a Pit Bull mix and a Siberian Husky, and I get judged all the time. Yet it’s the small dogs that tend to get the feistiest, I’ve found. I’ve watched as a Poodle snapped at my Pit mix, and I’ve seen her run with a Boston Terrier attached to her face. And all I can think is “small dogs.” I can’t shake my prejudice.

Naomi Powell | Confession: I Can't Help But Judge Small Dogs and Their Owners

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Dog Breed Selector: Which Breed Are You? Take Our Quiz to Find Out!

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Answer questions about yourself, and we'll match the results to a specific breed. Pencils ready!
In the News

Aww of the Week: Shih Tzu Saves a Kitten, Nurses Her Until Help Arrives

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The little dog in South Carolina took the rescue to heart, even producing milk for the kitty.
Dogster Exclusive

Is the Brutal Practice Called "Trunking" Real? We Asked an Expert

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It does happen, but trunking "has nothing to do with the sport of dog fighting," the ASPCA's Randall Lockwood tells us. "It's just brutality."

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