Dogster

March 2012

10 Things You Might Not Know About Soldier Dogs

Maria Goodavage 25

Mar 30, 2012 — These four-legged heroes are saving lives every day in Afghanistan. The author of “Soldier Dogs,” our very own news editor Maria Goodavage, gives us some fascinating insights into their world.
OK, We'll Bite: Check Out Purina's Attempt at Turning a Dog Park Into a Cat Park

Dogster HQ 8

Mar 30, 2012 — Oh the humanity: Purina Cat Chow is helping cats take over dog parks! Whatever will they think of next?
Dogs and Grief: How One Man Remembers His Wife By Caring for Her Dogs

Julia Szabo 10

Mar 30, 2012 — On her deathbed, Marc Rubin's wife begged him to never allow her three dogs to be separated.

Who Let the Dogs Out? Yeah, I Let the Dogs Out!

Lori Malm 31

Mar 30, 2012 — A Squawker is a wild-animal call that is used to call a Greyhound to you. My mom always packs one into her dogs' overnight bag when they come to stay with me, and I never dreamed I'd have to use it.
Unlikely Canine Hero of the Day: Choking Dog Saves His Own Life By Dialing Police Hotline

Maria Goodavage 16

Mar 29, 2012 — "We still don't know how he managed it. He's not usually very smart."
Watch Dog: Enough About Irresponsible Dog Owners! Let's Talk About People Who Get It

John D. Williams 32

Mar 29, 2012 — Watch Dog, aka John D. Williams, is Dogster's beloved customer support manager. He dishes on the dog issues of the day in Dogster Magazine every Thursday.
Cool People With Dogs: Paint-by-Number Artist Trey Speegle

Eve Vawter 4

Mar 29, 2012 — Fine artist Trey Speegle takes a break from his busy painting schedule to talk to us about his beloved Brussels Griffon, Lamonte.

Dogster's Style Picks of the Week: Easter Sunday Edition

Christine Martinez 0

Mar 29, 2012 — We're drooling over playful pastels and anything bunny-themed for our pups and ourselves this spring.
Best Thing We've Seen Today: Death Star Meets Cone of Shame

Dogster HQ 15

Mar 28, 2012 — Sound the Imperial March! The cone of shame will never be this awesome ever again.
There's an App for That: 10 Smartphone Applications for Tech-Savvy Dog People

Dale Shaw 14

Mar 28, 2012 — We're likely several decades away from having faithful robot companions who scoop our pets' poop for us. In the meantime, let's let our smartphones to be our personal pet assistants.