Kate MacDonnell
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Comic Strip Campaign Helps Clear Overcrowded Animal Shelters
August is Clear the Shelters Month, and to help more shelter dogs find forever homes, a beloved cartoonist has launched a new campaign. Patrick McDonnell, crea…
Get Ready for the National Mutt Strutt 2025: Walk to Support Service Dogs for Veterans
Registration is now open for the National Mutt Strutt, an annual walk that raises awareness and funds for Guardian Angels Service Dogs. This amazing organizati…
Promising New Treatment for Canine Arthritis Brings Hope for Senior Dogs
Sadly, arthritis is a common disease among our beloved aging dogs. But there is hope for the owners of senior dogs: there’s a promising new treatment that may…
Natural Ways to Get Rid of Fleas Fast: How NATPAT Helps Repel Fleas & Protect Your Home
In this age of well-fed, well-groomed pet dogs who share our beds and join us at hotels, it’s easy to think fleas are a thing of the past or only an issue for…
Surfing Chihuahuas: Texas Dog Wins Spirit Award at Surf Competition
Sun, sand, surf… Chihuahuas? Last week, America’s surfer dogs gathered for a competition in sunny Galveston, Texas. One of the surprise winners was Jasper, a f…
Trained Dogs Are Incredibly Accurate at Detecting Parkinson’s Disease
In good news for the Parkinson’s community, a new study found that trained dogs were unexpectedly accurate in detecting Parkinson’s disease, potentially years…
Mission Possible: Meet the Nonprofit Rescuing Puerto Rico’s Stray Dogs
Puerto Rico has an estimated 650,000 stray dogs, affectionately called “satos,” who live on the streets in poor conditions. A combination of low spay/neuter ra…
Spotlight On Emmy the Labrador: YouTube Star, Local Hero, Dedicated Service Dog
Accidental YouTube star, disciplined service dog, local hero… Emmy the Labrador has many sides. This versatile pup is taking the internet by storm, with thousa…
Celebrating Exceptional Canines: Nominations Now Open for 2025’s Hero Dog Awards®
*Note: The deadline for nominations has been extended to July 14, 2025. Submit your favorite hero dogs now! Do you know any heroic dogs? Every year, the Americ…
National Pet Choking Day: New Holiday Raises Awareness of Common Dangers to Our Dogs
Every year in the US, more than 1 million dogs experience choking emergencies, resulting in an eye-popping $45 million in vet costs.1 Those numbers may seem in…
