Month: March 2013
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Protect Your Pups: Iams Recalls Dog Treats Over Mold Concerns
The dog-food giant issues a "voluntary retrieval" of turkey and lamb Shakeables.
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A Letter to You, My Dog, on the Day I Had to Put You to Sleep
They kept asking was if I was ready for them to kill you. I kept saying no. I needed much more time. I needed years. You were only eight years old.
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10 Dogs Who Are REALLY Happy to See You
Most dogs are happy to see you, but these dogs are really, REALLY happy to see you.
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Ugh: Woman Caught Selling 3-Day-Old Pit Bull Puppies on Craigslist
What is WRONG with people? Fortunately, a rescue's quick action saves the pups from being ripped from Mom at far too young an age.
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My Pit Bull Is Not a Breed Ambassador, But I Am Not Ashamed!
I used to think I had to make my Pit Bull a saint to counter the breed's bad publicity.
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A Three-Legged Dog from Iran Makes It to California for a New Home — And a Set of Wheels
Shadi launched a worldwide network of people and was adopted at Muttville Senior Dog Rescue.
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How to Care for Your Dog’s Paws
Your dog's feet are subject to multiple, constant hazards. Here's how to keep them healthy.
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Win a Safe, Stylish Dog Collar from Pooch and Puddy
Bright colors. Fun fabrics. Enter to win one today.
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It’s About Time! Iditarod Plans Changes After Sled Dog’s Death
Dorado, who asphyxiated after being buried in the snow, spurs "self-examination" by race officials.
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My Dog Somehow Knew His Friend Was Going to Die
The actions of my dog Tino led me to believe dogs sense and feel much more than we might think.
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Training Facility, or Dog Hell? A Trainer Is Charged with 55 Counts of Animal Cruelty
An Ohio man who ran a kennel and trained guard dogs is also charged with abandonment.
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Dog Trainer Charged with 55 Counts of Animal Cruelty
An Ohio man who ran a kennel and trained guard dogs is also charged with abandonment.
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We Check in on Rosie the Inbred Chihuahua
It's been a while since we talked about Rosie. Today, we check in with her and two other remarkable rescues. Warning: Some of these photos are harsh.
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Astragalus: An Herb I Give My Dogs Helped Me Beat the Flu
I'd used astragalus for mange and cancer with my dogs. Then I got the flu. Guess what helped?
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A Criminal Matter? Iditarod Dog Dies After Being Buried in Snow
Race organizers defend their actions, but PETA urges that animal cruelty charges be brought.
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What Are the Weirdest Things Your Dog Has Buried?
My Schnauzer girl Dusty loves hiding my things, which drives me mad. What do your dogs bury?
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And Now There’s VIDEO of Cheesecake the Capybara and Her Puppies!
The impossible has happened, people: the story of Cheesecake the Capybara and her puppies just got cuter.
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I Refuse to Give Up on Oakley, the Puppy Born with No Anus, Even if the Vets Have
The vets give Oakley a grim prognosis, but I won't give up hope. She needs my help -- and yours.
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Dog-Food Maker Natura Launches First Recall in 21 Years
Salmonella fears affect dry food under the labels California Natural, Healthwise, Evo, and Innova.
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5 Ways Your Dogs Can Give You a Tax Break
Some costs of dog ownership can be deductible, but only if you fall under certain categories.
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Things Are Gettin’ A Little Hairy in the Bathroom Sink!
Is it a filthy habit, or a display of primal pride? GiGi the Boston Terrier sets things straight.
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10 Ways to Dog-Proof Your Home and Avoid an Emergency Vet Visit
Are you spring cleaning? It's a good time to watch for things that are harmful to dogs -- here's my shortlist.
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Liam Payne of One Direction Gets a Puppy. The Puppy Gets Death Threats. What’s Wrong Here?
The adorable little Loki sparks outrage among a group of very dumb Twitter users. Sigh.
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Yay! Zooey Deschanel Adopts Two Ridiculously Adorable Dogs
Meet Zelda and Dot, the two girls making the "New Girl" actress very happy.
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Living with Cats and Dogs: Is It a War Zone? Try a WEIRD Zone!
We document the odd relationships cats and dogs develop in three real-life multiple-pet households.
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Oops: United Airlines Sends Dog to Ireland Instead of Phoenix
In a sad mix-up, the English Springer Spaniel clocks a staggering number of lonely air miles.
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Is Bath Time a Nightmare for Your Dog? Here’s How to Fix That
It can be a happy time if you follow our tips.
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Are Snails Poisonous to Dogs?
Snails are not usually poisonous -- at least in the U.S. -- but things associated with snails can be.
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The 10 Greatest/Weirdest Things About Lena Dunham’s Dog Essay in the New Yorker
The creator of "Girls" gets sentimental about dogs for the literary elite. Bravo.
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The Beginner’s Guide to Flying Internationally with Your Dog
My dog and I have visited eight countries in nine months. And guess what? Traveling with a dog is not THAT hard.
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