Author: Kyra Kirkwood
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Join the National Park Service’s Park — or Rather — B.A.R.K. Rangers
The “B.A.R.K. Ranger” program offered at many parks enables dogs to have some family fun without being overstimulated or unsafe.
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5 Easy Dog-Friendly Recipes
From a savory turkey-rice casserole to a pup-approved take on doughnuts, we’ve found five easy dog-friendly recipes your furry friend will love.
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What Inspired One Woman to Adopt an ‘Unadoptable’ Senior Dog
November is Adopt a Senior Pet Month. This is the story of how Melani adopted Jake, a senior dog with terminal cancer who had been in a shelter for months.
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How Britt Went From Shelter Pup to Award-Winning Narcotics Dog
How did a German Shepherd-mix go from shelter pup to award-winning narcotics dog? Robert Oliver shares Britt’s story.
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How One Pit Bull Mix Survived a Shooting and Inspired The STAR Project
How did Star go from a shot and injured Pit Bull mix on the streets of NYC to inspiring her owner to start The STAR Project to help other high-risk dogs?
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Former Shelter Dogs Dulcie and Diego Bring Companionship to Seniors and Alzheimer’s Patients
The therapy dog duo volunteers through Caregiver Canines in New Jersey.
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Smiley Overcomes Blindness and His Puppy Mill Past to Become a Therapy Dog
Thanks to adopter Joanne George's love and support, the Golden Retriever blossomed and now gives back as a therapy dog.
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Meet Stanley the Bulldog, an Anti-Bullying Advocate With a Cleft Lip
The special-needs English Bulldog has become an advocate for acceptance and anti-bullying, especially for children.
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We Say Thank You — and Goodbye — to Nico the Facebook Dog
The photo of a depressed Nico in an L.A. shelter inspired many to help not only him, but other homeless dogs as well.
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Amelia the Tiny Chihuahua Joins a Team of Miniature Therapy Horses
The 2-pound dog and the 100-pound horses visit hospitals and care facilities, creating a fairy-tale atmosphere that enchants patients.
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Oatmeal the Chihuahua-Terrier Mix Learns What It’s Like to Be Loved
For four years, all Oatmeal knew was a cage in a puppy mill; now, she's finally learning how to be a dog.
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Meet Clyde, a Shelter Pup Who Is Now the Los Angeles Angels Baseball Dog
The German Shepherd mix suffered from severe fear aggression, but thanks to his loving owner, he's now a fixture on the field at Angel Stadium.
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A Blind Akita Gets a Little Help From Her Furry Friends
Jessica VanHusen has three beautiful Akitas; one of the trio is blind, and the other two are her eyes on the world.
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