Month: October 2014
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4 Injuries Caused by Dogs and How to Avoid Them
Dog-related injuries go way beyond dog bites. Reduce your risk with these tips.
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Welcome Home, Bentley! Nina Pham’s Dog Is Officially Clear of Ebola
After 21 days in quarantine, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel will reunite with Pham on Saturday.
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Win a Humunga Chomp Toy and Watch People Giggle!
It's a non-toxic rubber ball AND a big set of fake teeth. What could be better?
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Starving Puppy Found in a Garbage Can After Her Owner Moves Away
As she recovers, officers look for owner in order to file animal cruelty charges.
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Meet Lisa, a Terrier Rescued From the Dog Meat Trade in Indonesia
Nancy Fox and SayNoToDogMeat.Net saved five dogs from the butcher’s knife and ended the acts of animal cruelty at an orphanage.
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Dog Leads Police to His Owner, a Suspected Meth Dealer, Hiding in a Ravine
"Go get him," an officer said. The Pit Bull-Husky named Bo did exactly that.
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Without Accountability, Police Will Continue Shooting and Killing Dogs — and People
Officers must police themselves and act with discretion rather than killing dogs recklessly.
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It Takes a Village to Raise a Well-Mannered Dog
We all aren’t pro trainers who can dedicate 24/7 to our dogs, but we all can help with behavior.
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Do People Shame You for Walking a Big Dog?
People often stop me to remark that my 60-pound Lab is too big for me. What are they thinking?
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The Top 10 Dog Names Associated with Halloween
The trick to a good Halloween-inspired dog name is to find one you can live with the rest of the year.
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Comfort Dogs Help Students After Marysville School Shooting
Lutheran Church Charities brings Luther, Shami, and Erin to Washington town for healing.
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Cute Overdose: A Puppy Named for Drug Lord Tuco in “Breaking Bad” Poses in a Police Vest
The picture of this Boston K-9 in training appears in a calendar to raise money for police dogs.
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Good News for Dog Owners: More Employers Offering Pet Insurance
Leading insurer reports it as the fastest-growing voluntary employee benefit.
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An Injured Stray Named Henry Gets a New Life After Amputation
He survived pack life on village streets in Northern Saskatchewan, but now the mixed-breed tripod lives the good life as an indoor dog.
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These Dogs Think They’re Pumpkins for Halloween!
We round up the best Instagram pictures of dogs dressing up as pumpkins for Halloween.
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Watch This Remarkable Cattle Dog Bring His Master a Beer
The faithful dog also remembers to close the fridge door on the way back!
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Is Ira Glass Dog the Most Amazing Dog Halloween Costume Ever?
The 16th Annual Great PUPkin dog costume at Brooklyn's Fort Greene Park was flush with great costumes, but Glass topped them all.
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Ask a Vet: How Can I Recognize and Deal With Collapsing Trachea?
Collapsing trachea is a very common cause of coughing in dogs, and serious consequences are possible.
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Why I’m Not Letting Fear Ruin Halloween With My Dog
A ridiculous post declaring Halloween "National Kill a Pit Bull Day" is making the rounds. Here's why you should ignore it.
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10 Reasons to Love Lucca the 3-Legged Marine Hero Dog
Lucca led more than 400 missions during three deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan, and no one she served with ever got hurt.
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Malaysian Activist Encourages Dog Petting, Gets Death Threats
Syed Azmi Alhabshi, a Muslim, started a battle in his country's culture war by asking people to come to a park and pet dogs.
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Susie the Pit Bull Is Your 2014 American Hero Dog
The award show airs on Oct. 30 and features celebrities, animal advocates, and Susie, who overcame unimaginable odds.
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Get to Know the Papillon: Pretty, Peppy, and Almost Perfect!
Perhaps no other breed packs so much brains and beauty into such a small package.
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Meet Cole, the Wonder Pup With No Front Legs
"He loves scooting and bunny hopping wherever he wants to go," says his foster-failure mom Kimberly Boshold.
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5 Reasons Dog Owners Should Hate the Plastic Bag Ban
And not all of them deal with picking up dog poop!
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Can Tomorrow’s “Freeze Don’t Shoot” Protests Stop Police Officers Shooting Dogs?
A Facebook group plans to demonstrate in all state capitols tomorrow. But have they done the groundwork to pull it off?
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Meet the Secret Service Dogs Who Stopped a White House Fence Jumper
On Wednesday, Hurricane and Jordan made the department proud with an immediate response to the threat.
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Can You Decide Which Dog Has the Best Halloween Photo?
From more than 100 great entries, we randomly selected five finalists -- now we need you to choose the Grand Prize Winner.
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Win a $269 Sportz-Vibe Massage Blanket for Your Dog
The battery-powered blanket fits like a coat and has alternating massage panels, which reduces the risk of injury and assists with recovery.
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An Adoption Love Story: How We Brought Home a Discount Pit Bull
With a swipe of my husband’s credit card to the adoption coordinator, Doug was ours -- no home visit, no background check, no judgment.
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