Month: December 2013
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Guess What? Pseudo-Science Isn’t Good for Dogs or People
I can't help being cynical about people who are out to separate dog lovers from their cash.
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Quick Fashion Lesson: Nazi Emblems Don’t Look Cute on Dogs
An Englishman wearing an SS uniform was banned from a grocery store. So was his dog, who was also in Nazi regalia.
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5 Tech Tips to Give Pet Parents Peace of Mind
Entertain, feed, and check on your dog while you're not home.
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The Top 12 Veterinary News Stories of 2013
You may not know it, but 2013 was a tumultuous year for the vet world, from drug shortages and recalls to revolt in the American Veterinary Medical Association.
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Shelter Worker Who Dumped Dog in Dumpster Is Charged
Michael Papini works at a shelter, but what he did in the days before Christmas defies all logic.
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Heartbreaking: Dog Refuses to Leave Deceased Friend’s Side on Busy Road
He spent a frigid night guarding his friend, as traffic poured around them.
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What It’s Like to Be a Foster Dad for Muttville Senior Dog Rescue
Joe Marko has been fostering senior pups for Muttville since 2008. Since then, he’s lost track of how many dogs in need have come through his door.
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And Now, Ridiculously Adorable Shiba Inu Puppies!
You'll want to share these Shiba Inu puppies with all your friends.
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Follow Our Monday Miracle, Edward Carter, on His Stairway to Heaven
Edward Carter was dropped off at a shelter with advanced lymphoma. For most dogs that would be a death sentence, but he's living out the rest of his life with the Motley Zoo.
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Meet the Pekingese, Imperial Dog of China
The little lion dog knows he's the peak of perfection!
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Is It Possible That Our Love for Dogs Is in Our DNA?
My ancestors loved and sacrificed for their dogs long before it was the norm. A "Must Love Dogs" gene is the only rational explanation.
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A Woman and Her Dog Are Reunited By a Neighbor’s Tragedy
It took a neighbor's house burning down to bring Shiree Hicks and her missing pup back together.
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Berkeley Dog Owners Go to War With Newt Protection Laws
Dog owners in Berkeley were asked to keep their dogs on leash to protect the amphibians' mating season. Now it's all-out war.
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At Ed Begley Jr.’s Home, Even the Dog Takes Green Living Seriously
Actor Ed Begley Jr. and his family walk it like they talk it as far as environmentally friendly living goes -- and that includes their dog, Bernie.
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A Stray Dog Who Eluded Capture for Three Years Is Finally Home
Baby Girl toughed it out on the streets for three years, but this determined pup got the greatest gift of all for Christmas: a home.
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Lame! Grinches Steal Family’s Presents … and Dog
Thieves took a family's presents but did they have to take the dog, too?
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What Does Pancreatitis Do to Dogs?
Symptoms are unclear and diagnosis is difficult, but treated early, pancreatitis in dogs can be managed.
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Let’s Talk: Do You Stereotype People Who Don’t Have Pets?
They should not discriminate against us, and we should not discriminate against them either.
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Post-Christmas Cuteness: Pug Dogs Act Out Will Ferrell’s “Elf”
We're still celebrating the Christmas spirit, especially when it features PUGS!
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Is “No Kill Mondays” a Practical Action, or a Publicity Ploy?
Of course we all want to see fewer dogs killed, but is this the way to effect change?
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What It’s Like to Compete in the AKC National Agility Invitational
I recently got to find out what it's like to compete with the best agility dogs of every breed.
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Designer Dogs: What the Heck Are They Anyway?
Designer dogs are bred for dubious reasons: aesthetics, status, and allergies.
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Our New Favorite: Dog Apparel and Accessories from Fab Dog
After a chance encounter in a boutique pet store, Ace and I were excited to review these unique, fashionable jackets and sweaters.
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Corgi Puppies! We Can’t Get Enough
These 10 Corgi puppies are just what you need right now.
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5 Excellent Reasons to Leash Your Dog
Just because there's no leash law doesn't mean you should just let your dogs run wild. Here's why.
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10 New Year’s Resolutions These Dogs Have Already Broken
Don't worry if you've already broken your New Year's resolutions -- you're in good company.
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Five Years Later, A Microchip Reunites Jessica Namath and Her Dog
Tula the Shih Tzu is home for the holidays, even if she's a little late.
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Christmas Miracle: Dog Rescued from Ocean Reef in the UK
After chasing a seal, Mike Jenner's dog vanished in the waves, but that's not the end of the story.
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A Christmas Love Letter to My Favorite Dog Rescue
This year, I'm donating to the rescue that gave me my two beautiful boys, Max and Major.
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Pix We Love: Corgi Falls in Love With Newborn Baby
When a Reddit user brought his baby home from the hospital, his Corgi wouldn't leave her side.
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