Month: October 2013
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All Dogs Rule, But Here Are 6 Reasons I’m in Love With Those on the Smallish Side
My own two dogs straddle the line between small and medium, and I absolutely adore them.
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Pics We Love: A Legislator in Canada Brings Her Service Dog to Work
Quill helps Heather Forsyth hear better during sessions of the Alberta Legislative Assembly.
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A Dog Is Killed, Other Dogs and People Are Injured, and Yes, the Police Are Involved
Let's play Dogster Outrage Bingo: this news item manages to combine loose, ill-trained dogs, pets and people getting bitten, and the cops getting involved in a trigger-happy way.
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Confession: My Dog Bit My Boyfriend
It's never a good idea to sit on a dog, especially an energetic cattle dog, but all is forgiven.
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Dogster Obsessions: Meet Bravery, A Portland-Based Purveyor of Dog Adventure Gear
Help the innovative duo behind the brand reach its Kickstarter goal, and you could get a 10 percent rebate on your first purchase.
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Grab a Tissue: Two Beagles Used in Animal Testing Get a Second Chance
Abe and Davey, who lived their entire lives in a lab, were freed after 7 years of captivity. You might need the whole tissue box for this video. (We did.)
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Can We Agree on This? Don’t Use Dog Shock Collars on Kids, People!
Tell that to a couple in Connecticut, accused of using one on a young girl who got poor grades.
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Why I Refuse to Use a Retractable Dog Leash
Retractable leashes might have their uses, but I feel I have legitimate reasons for opting out.
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5 Halloween Hazards for Dogs
Halloween isn't super dangerous for dogs, but here are tips to avoid -- and what doesn't really matter.
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Remember Giant George by Helping Animal Rescue Efforts
The owners of the recently departed Great Dane, once the world's tallest dog, ask people to give on what would have been his eighth birthday.
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My Husky Gets All the Attention on Walks; That’s Cool with Me
Catcalls? Propositions? Smart-alecky remarks? Not when my Lumi is with me on leash!
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Dogster Shelter Dog Wednesday: Blind Cici Almost Wandered Away from Her Rescue
Animal control had to return to the park where the Chihuahua mix was abandoned with her brothers.
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A Judge Lifts the Death Sentence on Phineas the Dog
His family, however, is seeking to move because of threats of retaliation in the controversial case.
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What Do You Do When a Dog Really Needs to Be Rehomed?
If you find yourself saddled with a suddenly-homeless dog, don't panic. Here are some ideas to help you find that pup a home.
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Justice for Millie: Man Accused of Beating a Retriever with a Sledgehammer Pleads Guilty
Rudolph Poppe faces a year behind bars in the death of his dog, Millie.
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Puppy Doe Case: A Man Is Held on 11 Counts of Animal Cruelty
Radoslaw Czerkawski is accused of beating and torture in the death of the young Pit Bull.
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I Went Out for a Cheeseburger and Saved a Dog Instead
My wife and I planned a night for just the two of us, but I should have known better.
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This 5-Year-Old Girl’s Legacy Will Be Giving Dogs Homes
A fund has been set up in the name of Sarah Jayne Orton, who asked her friends for shelter donations at her birthday party shortly before she died.
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Dogster Reviews NOse Offense: A Spray for Dog Stink
Below is a coupon for this odor-killing product that's kind to the environment and your wallet.
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Ask a Vet: Can Dogs Develop Alzheimer’s?
No, but a similar cognitive disorder can occur in older dogs; its symptoms can be progressive, and sadly, no good treatment is known for it.
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Breezy the Lab Was Beaten and Left In a Trash Container; Now She’s Looking for a New Home
The Ottawa Humane Society seeks donations for her care; her former owner could face jail time.
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Teach Your Dog to Twerk with Big Freedia
The world record holder for the dance explains that dogs are natural booty shakers already.
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Get to Know the French Bulldog: Clown in the Cloak of a Philosopher
Find our why this frog-faced comedian is one of the fastest growing breeds in popularity.
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Dogster Hero: The Vet Who Helped Dozens of Dogs Out of a Hoarding Situation
Under Dr. Grace Anne Mengel's lead, veterinary students at Penn Vet stepped in to give the rescued pups a full checkup.
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My Dog Is Terrified of Lint Rollers: Does Your Pup Have Irrational Fears?
In my house, the lint roller poses a sticky situation. What about yours?
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Meet Kenny the Double-Dappled, Double-Disabled Dachshund
Kenny is both blind and deaf, but don't call him dumb! Rescued from a hoarder, this Dachshund gets around just fine.
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Photography Ban Is the Latest Chapter in a Controversy at a Tennessee Rabies Control Center
Rescuers, who allege harsh conditions at the facility, say the policy hinders adoption efforts.
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Why I Think Dog Owners Should Take a Chocolate Chill Pill
No, I am NOT recommending you feed your dog chocolate. But I think it's important to note that certain types and amounts of chocolate are much more dangerous than others.
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Editor’s Picks: Four Halloween Favorites for Dogs
And two exclusive Dogster discount coupons. Because that's how we roll!
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Homeward Bound: 5 Stories of Lost Dogs Who Found Their Way Back
Seas, deserts, or miles of highway were no match for the determination of these dogs.
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