The person who saved Sadie’s life just a few short months ago probably wouldn’t recognize the dog if they passed her on the street today. Found wandering in a Houston, Texas, bayou back in February and brought to BARC Animal Shelter, the 2 year old looked more like a bag of bones than a Basenji–Bull Terrier mix. …
After Gaining Weight and Confidence, Once-Starving Sadie Seeks a Home Read More »
Many correctly thinking dog lovers go to great effort to spread the message that dogs are not fashion accessories or commodities, pointing to the designer dog trend — and the frequency with which those dogs end up in shelters — as one of the risks of such wrongheaded thinking. And then some bonehead like Lyst comes …
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The city was burning. A raging wildfire was pushing its way into Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada and more than 80,000 people needed to evacuate a city that has only one road out. As people fled their neighborhoods, Victoria Bradbury, Thomas Morris, and Morris’ mother were trying desperately to drive back into it and get to …
Heroes Brave Fort McMurray Wildfire to Save Stranded Pets Read More »
I have a cat, a gerbil, and a German Shepherd Dog. And yes, they get along. All dogs are individuals, but some breeds, developed for certain work or compatibility, are more likely to coexist amiably with other species. In writing this list, initially I was hesitant to give the dog breeds a voice, as I do …
5 Dog Breeds Who Get Along Well With Other Kinds of Pets Read More »
Editor’s note: Earlier this year, we chatted with Frank of Ask Frank fame. This witty and wise French Bulldog dispenses advice over the Internet, on his blog, and in adorable videos. We were thrilled when Frank agreed to become a regular Dogster contributor. Look for his column every Friday on Dogster. 1. Bubble wrap love Dear Frank: I love to pop bubble …
Ask Frank: I Fart When I Snuggle With My Human. How Do I Stop? Read More »
My youngest son just loves his dog. When we recently took a trip to Disney World, Micah was a little upset that he couldn’t take Louie into the park with him. To keep everyone happy at the happiest place on earth, we flattened our Frenchie and took him with us. The real Louie spent the days at Best …
We Flattened Our Dog and Took Him to Disney World Read More »
