Dogster

May 2012. Page 1

Remembering Laika, the First Dog in Space

Charles Charj 8

May 30, 2012 — In 1957, a dog boarded a Soviet spacecraft and blasted into the heavens. Despite the fanfare, this was nothing to celebrate.
Army Vet Faces Eviction Over His Shih Tzu Therapy Dog

Anneli Rufus 21

May 30, 2012 — Mickey may help a PTSD-afflicted vet relax, but he's on the wrong side of an NYC co-op.
Meet the Superstar Olate Dogs of America's Got Talent

Liz Acosta 0

May 30, 2012 — Move over, Pudsey! These acrobatic pups hit the big stage and left audiences cheering.

Save a Hound from the Pound: 10 Tips for First-Time Adopters

Julia Szabo 27

May 30, 2012 — If you're ready to adopt a dog from a shelter, bless your heart. Now, memorize every word of this.
7 Reasons Your Dog Isn't Responding to Treat-Training

Casey Lomonaco 6

May 29, 2012 — All dogs during training are motivated by food, right? Well, no. Some have learned bad habits -- or hey, they might just be full!
Dog with Cancer Celebrates Life with a Fabulous Doggie Party

Liz Acosta 5

May 29, 2012 — Lucky the dog is famous for posing with celebrities. When she got sick, her pet mom gave her a little red-carpet treatment of her own.
Diarrhea in Dogs: Why Is It Common in Shelter Pups?

Dr. Eric Barchas 3

May 29, 2012 — In shelters, diarrhea is common to the point of being endemic. Most of the time, the best cure is a good home.

Moso Natural Air-Purifying Bag Keeps Your Animal House Smelling Sweet

Julia Szabo 0

May 29, 2012 — Keep stinky doggie (and hey, human) smells at bay with Moso's nontoxic, eco-friendly bamboo charcoal.
Guinness World Records Names the Dog with the World's Largest Eyes

Anneli Rufus 5

May 29, 2012 — A Texas teen's four-year-old Boston Terrier officially has the largest eyes in the world!
Cristina Penescu's Realistic Wolves Are Howling Good

Liz Acosta 1

May 29, 2012 — Using an innovative scratchboard technique, she also does dogs, big cats, and bears -- and even a human or two.