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File This Under "Awful News": Swarm of Bees Kills a Rottweiler in Florida

Michael Leaverton 3

Apr 22, 2013 — The dog was getting a shampoo in the yard when the bees descended, attracted to the smell.
If 420 Means Something to You, Read This for Your Dog's Sake

Liz Acosta 11

Apr 19, 2013 — For some folks, April 20th is a day of celebration. If you're one of those people, be sure to keep your dog out of your stash.
How to Keep Your Dog Safe During Rattlesnake Season

Dr. Eric Barchas 5

Apr 16, 2013 — Rattlesnake venom is dangerous for dogs. There's a vaccine, but avoiding snakes works better.

Would You Tether Your Dog in Front of a Store Unsupervised?

Tim Link 331

Apr 4, 2013 — I would never. Would you tie your dog to a post, tree, or bench and go about your business?
Possums Are NOT Puppies, But I Foster Them Anyway

Dawn Taylor-Church 3

Mar 4, 2013 — I foster owls, beavers and other critters in addition to dogs. And let's just say switching back and forth between "wild" and "domestic" mindsets is a trip.
8 Ways to Get Your Dog Stolen

Carol Bryant 81

Jan 30, 2013 — Dog theft is increasing, and it happens in many ways. Here's what criminals want dog parents to do.
Is Charlie the AmStaff a Victim of One Agency's War on Dogs?

John Geluardi 79

Jan 11, 2013 — The Golden Gate National Recreation Area seems to have it out for canines and their owners.

New Year's Resolutions for Dog Owners -- One Per Month

Carol Bryant 5

Jan 3, 2013 — Here are 12 goals aimed at making you a better pet parent in 2013.
Top 7 Holiday Hazards for Dogs

Dr. Eric Barchas 3

Dec 4, 2012 — Don't bring seasonal gloom down upon on your canine friend -- follow my guide for a safe season.
Are Car Restraints for Dogs Just One Big Farce?

Carol Bryant 43

Nov 12, 2012 — It seems so: A recent test shows popular brands utterly failed in crashworthiness. So now what?
In Humboldt, Dogs Are Getting Sick from Eating Marijuana

Anneli Rufus 6

May 23, 2012 — Vomiting, seizures, losing bladder control -- this is what befalls dogs with canine marijuana toxicity. It's a growing problem in California's pot hotspots.
Dog Mannequins Make Bloomingdale's Sonia Rykiel Window the Height of Chic

Julia Szabo 3

Feb 23, 2012 — Attention, fashion hounds: This window, currently available for your viewing pleasure on the Third Avenue side of Bloomingdale's in New York City, is a real...
How Savvy Dogsters Can Spot the Safest Dog Leashes

Julia Szabo 19

Feb 17, 2012 — After years of walking strong pulling dogs, I've had several instances of collar malfunctions we're talkingpoorly stitched, brittlecollars that actuallybroke in the middle of a...
A Simple Way to Keep Dogs Stay Safe in Snowy Weather

Julia Szabo 10

Jan 21, 2012 — The lovely powder started falling early this morning, and by the time my dogs and I awoke from our luxuriousnine-hour hibernation, the streets and grassy...
Doggie Flash Mob Makes TV History this Morning in NYC

Julia Szabo 4

Dec 22, 2011 — As reported here, this morning on theplaza outside the Fox and Friends studio in midtown Manhattan, a doggie flash mobstarted assembling at 7 to celebrate...
New York Dogs Invited to Make TV History Tomorrow Morning!

Julia Szabo 0

Dec 21, 2011 — Dogsters and their best four-footed friends are invited to make history on TVtomorrow, Thursday, December 22! To celebrate National Keep Pets Safe in Winter Day,...
Doghouse Confessional: I Kiss My Dog (Safely), and You Should, Too!

Julia Szabo 1

Dec 12, 2011 — True-confession time: I am an unashamed kisser - of dogs. I honestly don't know how I would get through a day without a K9 kiss,...
The 6 Savory Snacks Safe Enough to Share with Dogs This Holiday

Julia Szabo 0

Nov 24, 2011 — Every Thanksgiving, the temptation is there to give Spot a heaping helping of snacks and scraps from the holiday feast. After all, he's been sniffing...
Again, the Dogs of Occupy Wall Street Thank Darwin Animal Doctors for Caring

Julia Szabo 0

Nov 5, 2011 — Once again, the dogs — and cats and rats (!) — of Occupy Wall Street are grrrateful to Darwin Animal Doctors (DAD) for offering free...
Darwin Animal Doctors Returning Tonight to Vet the Dogs of Occupy Wall Street

Julia Szabo 0

Nov 4, 2011 — As reported here,last weekend Darwin Animal Doctors (DAD) came to the aid of the numerous dogscamped outdoors at New York City's Zuccotti Park, site of...
The Dogs of Occupy Wall Street Thank Darwin Animal Doctors for Caring

Julia Szabo 9

Oct 31, 2011 — As reported here yesterday,Darwin Animal Doctors (DAD) came to the aid of the numerous dogsencamped outdoors at New York City's Zuccotti Park, site of the...
New York City Gets Cold, Hard Proof That It's Never Too Early to Start Winterizing Your Dog

Julia Szabo 1

Oct 31, 2011 — On Saturday, two days before Halloween, New York City got several inches of snow, surpassing a meteorological record set in 1925. In case NYC Dogsters...
Darwin Animal Doctors to Aid the Dogs of Occupy Wall Street

Julia Szabo 1

Oct 29, 2011 — If you read this column, you may be familiar with the excellent nonprofit Darwin Animal Doctors (DAD), the first to bring much-needed veterinary care to...
Astrology Alert: What Are Scorpios Like as Dog Lovers?

Julia Szabo 7

Oct 26, 2011 — Each year, the Sun moves into Scorpio on October 23 and stays until November 21. That means that right now it's time to shine the...
Time to Start Preparing for Winter with Dog-Safe Ice Melt

Julia Szabo 5

Oct 11, 2011 — It's not even Halloween yet — it's only the day after Columbus Day,for dog's sake! — butbelieve it or not,it'shigh timeto start preparing dogs for...
Guardians of Rescue Has a New Dog Mascot

Julia Szabo 0

Aug 30, 2011 — Now that Hurricane Irene has come and gone, it's business as usual for the thousands of rescue organizationsacross the countrythat do dog's work every day...
Post-Hurricane Precautions for Dogsters in Irene's Path

Julia Szabo 0

Aug 29, 2011 — Hurricane Irene has come and gone, leaving 21 dead between Florida and Connecticut,and millions without power. Some areas were flooded; others wererelatively unscathed. Happily, most...