Month: January 2017
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We Love the Magical Photos in ‘Little Kids and Their Big Dogs’
Russia-based photographer Andy Seliversoff captures this joyful relationship in his new photo book.
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Dogs Get Their Own Bathroom at Vancouver International Airport
The dog bathroom at Vancouver International Airport helps make travel easier for dogs and their people.
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Does Your Dog Ignore the Water Bowl? 5 Sneaky Ways to Keep Your Pup Hydrated
From adding water to food to boiling up a batch of bone broth, we tell you how to make sure your dog gets enough water.
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Hit by a Car While Eating Road Kill, Spencer Recovers and Waits for His Forever Home
The stray Doberman's spine was severed, but surgery and physical therapy have Spencer back on his feet and ready for adoption.
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We’re Loving Hangdog Art’s Quirky T-Shirts and Fine Art Prints
Dogs of various breeds and personalities get a more stylish treatment thanks to artist Megan Anderson.
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Meet the West Highland White Terrier: A Remarkably White, Astonishingly Bright Dog
Westies prove that good things (and dogs!) often come in small packages.
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What to Do If You See a Dog Left Out in the Cold
We don't think pets should live outdoors any time of the year, but it can be especially heartbreaking and dangerous in the winter. Here's what you can do to help.
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Ready, Set, Debate! Which Breeds Have the Cutest Puppies?
These five breeds, including Cairn Terrier and Australian Shepherd, claim bragging rights on the cutest puppies.
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Watch a Swimmer Puppy Make Astounding Progress in Just One Week Thanks to Love and Therapy
Casper, an all-white Siberian Husky, faced euthanasia because of a birth defect. Good Samaritans stepped in and saved his life.
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10 Things to Know About Pet Insurance Before You Buy a Policy
Shopping for pet insurance can be confusing. We break it down for you, from premiums and exclusions to deductibles and payouts.
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Why a Dog Body Language Expert Needs to Watch the Full Footage From the “A Dog’s Purpose” Scene
Writer W. Bruce Cameron and producer Gavin Polone have seen the footage and commented, but they are not experts in veterinary behavior or dog body language.
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Help! My Dog Sheds and Sheds and Sheds — Any Advice to Share?
His hair is everywhere! What do you do to control your dog's shedding?
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Gracie the Blind Puppy Helps Her Family Look to the Future
The Poodle-Pomeranian mix brought excitement to their senior Boxer's life before he died and helped the family through that loss. Now Gracie champions special needs adoption.
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What Is Laryngeal Paralysis in Dogs?
Is your senior dog's once-stentorian bark starting to sound hoarse or weak? Are they less energetic? Let's look at the canine voice box, or larynx, and examine laryngeal paralysis, a potentially debilitating condition.
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Dogs Shake, Wiggle, and Roll in Carli Davidson’s Forthcoming Photo Book
"Shake, Wiggle & Roll" comes out in May, as does her new photo book especially for kids, "Heads & Tails."
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These Breed Charms Are Charming, and a Portion of Sales Benefit Homeless Animals
We're loving the look and spirit of Bark Beads, and they're compatible with Pandora, Trollbeads, and Chamilia bracelets too.
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Lucky the One-Eyed Albino Puppy Survives Being Born to a Backyard Breeder
Lucky was the only dog in his litter to live, thanks to a kind neighbor and an animal rescuer.
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Are You Boycotting the Movie Version of “A Dog’s Purpose”? Read the Wonderful Book Instead
Pick up W. Bruce Cameron's book upon which the now-controversial movie is based. It's a powerful and emotion-provoking read.
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These 5 Breeds Want You to Stop Mispronouncing Their Names
Of course the Xoloitzcuintli cringes when we butcher his name, but the Samoyed and three other breeds have a bone to pick with our pronunciations too.
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How to Keep Your Dog Safe and Comfortable in the Car
Don’t let your dog take the wheel — follow these 19-plus tips from car travel experts.
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Rescue Groups Cancel “A Dog’s Purpose” Screenings — Do You Plan to See It? Or Will You Boycott?
After TMZ released footage of a German Shepherd actor struggling in a pool during filming, rescue groups and individuals alike are calling for a boycott of the movie.
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See How Emmy the Rescue Dog Got From Georgia to New York City
Jess, an Upworthy producer and Badass Brooklyn Animal Rescue foster, learns more about how her foster failure ended up in NYC, and we get to tag along.
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Save Lives by Learning More About Dog Behavior and by Reporting Roaming Dogs
Two dogs attacked children walking to school this week. One child died, and the other is seriously injured. Here's how we can prevent incidents like this in the future.
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Rescuers Find One of the Dogs Missing After Colorado Crash Kills Beloved Transport Driver
As family and friends grieve the loss of Charles Roberts, rescuers search for the three remaining dogs who ran away after the crash in his honor.
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Meet the Shiloh Shepherd: A Larger, Gentler Version of the German Shepherd
This new breed can excel in assistive service, obedience, herding, therapy work, and search and rescue.
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Police Officers Learn Pet First Aid for Their K-9 Partners
I'm a master certified pet first-aid/CPR instructor, and I recently took my course to Pearl River County Sheriff Department in Poplarville, Mississippi.
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How Instagram Has Helped Boost Pinky the Chihuahua’s Confidence
The senior rescue dog was painfully shy until her human started using Instagram and making playdates with their new online friends.
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Does Your Dog Have Folliculitis? Here Are Natural Ways to Help
Folliculitis, irritation of the hair follicle, opens dogs up to irritation from allergies and pesky microorganisms.
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These Dogs — Most of Them Anyway — Love Playing in the Snow
For our February/March issue of Dogster, we asked readers to send us photos of their dogs out and about in snowy weather.
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Put Your Pup in a Colorful Sweater Made With Sustainable Alpaca Wool
Bauhound's adorable dog sweaters also provide Bolivian women with fair paying jobs through ethical manufacturing.
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