Month: January 2015
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Deflategate Scandal Spreads to an Animal Shelter in New York
A Westchester SPCA video captures suspect footballs and a team called The Adoptables.
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Uber Delivered Puppies Yesterday — but Was That a Good Thing?
Uber did a promotion for Animal Planet's Puppy Bowl XI this week, but was it just an attempt to whitewash its reputation?
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An Astronaut Creates His Official NASA Portrait — With His 2 Dogs
Leland Melvin, who also hosts the TV show "Child Genius," sneaked in Jake and Scout for the shoot.
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9 Things to Pack for a Road Trip With Your Dog
I recently hit the road for the first time with my pups. Use my checklist and be prepared for your next adventure.
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You Won’t Believe This Dog: He’s a Pit Bull-Dachshund Mix
A couple of days ago, the Moultrie Colquitt County Humane Society in Georgia dropped a bomb on its Facebook page: A Pit Bull–Dachshund mix, with a face that screams “bad-ass wiener dog coming through, folks.” Look at this incredible animal, who is currently up for adoption: The people at the Humane Society knew they had …
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8 Ways Having a Dog Can Get — and Keep — You Fit
A gym membership? Pah! Owning a dog is like having a live-in personal trainer.
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Can the Scorpion Scooper Handle Saint Bernard Poop? Monkey’s Person Finds Out!
The Scorpion Scooper promises to pick up multiple poops, but can it stand up to multiple poops from a giant breed?
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Bubbles the Dachshund Loves Her 3D Printed Wheelchair
She was born without legs, but her pet parents are making sure she has no trouble getting around.
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A Rescue Group Pits Dogs Against Cats on Super Bowl Sunday
With an imaginative ad, the Lucy Pet Foundation hope to raise awareness of spaying and neutering during Sunday's Kitten Bowl.
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George Lopez and Hilary Duff Pitch In to Find a Stolen Dog
Charlie the Maltese was a Beverly Hills landmark until a few days ago, when an unknown woman walked away with him. With a big reward and celebrity friends, will he come home?
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We Talk to Puppy Bowl XI Referee Dan Schachner
Schachner watches the pups during the big game, but in his personal life, he fosters dogs in his New York home.
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We Chat With People Who Raise Puppies to Be Guide Dogs for the Blind
Let's meet the selfless volunteers who take these infant guide-dog pups into their homes, train them, love them, and then let them go.
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Dog Saves Man From Not-Drowning in Shallow Pond
A normal day at the creepy little pond nearly turned deadly, when a dog had to save his not-drowning owner.
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“Rusty the Rescue” Teaches Kids Compassion for Shelter Dogs
The book by author Christina Capatides and illustrator Ryan Bauer-Walsh educates the earliest readers about shelter animals and second chances.
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NoDaddy! Controversial Super Bowl Ad Gets Pulled After Public Outrage
The commercial features a callous private breeder who sells puppies online -- reaction to such puppy mill practices were swift and furious.
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Dog Treat Recipe of the Month: Olive Oil and Flax-Seed Cheese Biscuits
You'll appreciate the health benefits of olive oil and flax seeds for your pups, and they'll love the cheese.
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Blizzard Helped Return This Dog, Gone From Home for Five Months
Burt the Whippet ran away from his owner in August. This week, as a blizzard headed for the East Coast, the New York Fire Department made sure he got home.
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Bela the German Shepherd Will Be Buried With His Owner After All
Bela, who made headlines after his owner died and her will had an option that he be euthanized and buried with her, has passed away.
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Auckland SPCA Director Blames Dog Attacks on Immigrant Culture
Bob Kerridge claims that high rates of dog attacks in South Auckland are linked to ethnicities for whom dog ownership wasn't "natural."
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Haiku by Dog: How Could You Leave Without Us?
Walk out that door without your faithful friend, and it feels like an eternity passes before you return.
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From Sales VP to Dog Sitter: How My Career Is Following the Dogs
Caring for my most challenging dog client is still more enjoyable than cold calling. Have you considered changing jobs to one that involved animals?
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TV Host Mark Steines Talks About His Life With Dogs
We catch up the host of Hallmark Channel's "Home and Family" to talk about his love of dogs, including Fred, the family Golden Retriever.
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J.J. Fuds Recalls Chicken Tender Chunks Over Listeria Fears
The product was sent to five states, but there have been no reports of illness thus far.
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Is This Dog Really Too Ugly to Love?
Buddy, a deaf Lurcher with different-colored eyes, has been waiting two years for his forever home. Does he deserve to be called "Too ugly to love"?
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Man Shoots and Kills Dog at Houston-Area Dog Park
The Pit Bull was "tussling" with his dog. "I don't understand how they are not pressing charges," says a man who witnessed the horrific shooting.
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K9s to Sniff Out Trouble at Super Bowl XLIX
ATF has deployed to Arizona canines trained to discover explosives. Learn more about these impressive pups!
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Get to Know the Borzoi: From Russia With Love
He has a history as a status symbol, but the real Borzoi is more of a good ol' boy.
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Cat the Senior Pug Alerts Her Human to Visitors — and Seizures
First-time dog owner Heidi Klahre got more than she bargained for with the rescue pup, who took time to settle in before embracing her watchdog duties.
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Would You Do a Trial Adoption With an “Imperfect” Dog?
They can help some "imperfect" dogs find their perfect homes -- and my little Marshmallow is proof it works.
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The Budweiser Puppy Is Back for the Super Bowl
The company released teasers for its new ads, which will again feature an adorable pup and his Clydesdale friends.
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