A toddler got the side of his face ripped off by a Labrador, and I saw it coming, unable to do anything. I was only 100 feet but a world away from the accident, which did NOT need to happen. It unfolded in seconds when the boy hugged the dog, who was tied to a railing inside the toddler play area of a park, …
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A lot of dogs have complicated feelings about the postal service, but Ben the black Lab is a big fan of mail. Having treats and toys delivered right to his doorstep is one of the perks of finally having a permanent home address. “He loves to open packages,” says Ben’s human, Vicki Mann. “He sticks …
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The Gordon Setter is both rugged and aristocratic, like a royal heir who divides his time between hunting in the moors and lounging by the castle hearth — even if nowadays he’s more likely hunting a ball at the park and lounging on your sofa in front of the air conditioner. More interesting things about …
Get to Know the Gordon Setter: The Hunter of the Scottish Moors Read More »
When Austin-based musician John Pointer’s dog Benny passed away, he tried to deal with his grief by writing a parting letter from the Boxer’s point of view. He started with the words “Yesterday was weird” and continued to tell Benny’s last moments in a stream-of-consciousness style. John posted the letter online and went to bed. When he …
Benny the Boxer’s Viral “Yesterday Was Weird” Post Will Become a Book Read More »
