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Nicole has loved animals of all sizes her whole life so it’s no wonder she has dedicated her career to helping them through what she loves best: learning, writing, and sharing knowledge with others. She’s the proud mom of two dogs, a cat, and a human. With a degree in Education and 15+ years of writing experience, Nicole wants to help pet parents and pets around the planet to live happy, safe, and healthy lives.

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Tear Stain Support for Dogs: What Nature’s Protection Superior Care Offers

As someone dealing with a white-coated dog, I know the struggle with tear stains is real. After months of seeing my Maltipoo’s face constantly stained with brown marks, I started researching how to get rid of tear stains on dogs....

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Microchips Aren’t Enough: Why Lost Pet Recovery Needs a Tech Upgrade

This August 15th, Every Pet Owner Should Think Beyond the Chip Every year, National Check the Chip Day, observed on August 15th, reminds pet owners to keep their microchip information current. Microchipping is essential for reuniting lost pets with their...

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Dogs & Toddlers: Rosa’s & Mac’s Best Human Friend

Welcome to the Wednesday Dogs of Dogster! Every Wednesday, we share a story from one of our Dogsters. This week is about Nicole and her two rescue dogs, Mac and Rosa. There’s something undeniably heartwarming about witnessing a bond between...

Rosa and Mac at the beach with Nicole's daughter

Unleashing the Fun: Why Rosa & Mac Live for Doggy Daycare

Welcome to the Wednesday Dogs of Dogster! Every Wednesday, we share a story from one of our Dogsters. This week is about Nicole and her two rescue dogs, Mac and Rosa. From the moment we wake up on my daughter’s...

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The ‘W’ Word and the Evolution of Walks for Rosa and Mac

Welcome to the Wednesday Dogs of Dogster! Every Wednesday, we share a story from one of our Dogsters. This week is about Nicole and her two rescue dogs, Mac and Rosa. Living with dogs means learning their language, but more...

Nicole, Mac, and Rosa after a run in the sun

Rural Dogs, City Living: An Unexpected Adventure With Rosa & Mac

Welcome to the Wednesday Dogs of Dogster! Every Wednesday, we share a story from one of our Dogsters. This week is about Nicole and her two rescue dogs, Mac and Rosa. While many people appreciate the conveniences and luxuries of...

Rosa and Mac at the apartment balcony

Mama Dog Shot 4 Times While Protecting Her Newborn Puppies – A Story of Love, Resilience & Survival

On January 6, Streetdog Foundation received an urgent call from a local emergency vet clinic about a mama dog in desperate need. The German Shepherd mix, now named Epiphany, had been shot four times while protecting her 11 newborn puppies....

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Tractive Unveils Next-Generation Dog Tracker with Health and Behavior Monitoring

Debuting at CES 2025 in Las Vegas, Tractive, the global leader in pet GPS and health tracking, has officially launched its advanced GPS and Health Tracker for dogs in North America, which is a game-changer for pet health technology. With...

Happy New Year’s Eve From Dogster – How to Keep Your Dog Safe During Fireworks

Happy New Year’s Eve! We hope you have had a lovely holiday season, and are ready to ring in the new year and say a pleasant farewell to 2024. In many parts of the world, New Year’s Eve is celebrated...

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292 Neutering and Spay Successes in One Day: Dogster’s Dr. Paola Volunteers in Panama

On Saturday, December 14, 2024, Nueva Gorgona, Panama, experienced a significant milestone in animal welfare as 360 cats and 292 dogs were spayed and neutered over the course of the weekend, totaling 652 animals. This incredible effort addressed both stray...

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Greyhound Racing Banned in New Zealand – A Win For Animal Welfare

Last week, New Zealand announced plans to ban greyhound racing, a move that has been described as both “monumental” and “devastating,” depending on whom you ask. If you ask us here at Dogster, the only thing devastating about it is...

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The Time We Fostered a Baby Goat: Mac & Rosa’s New Bouncy Friend

Welcome to the Wednesday Dogs of Dogster! Every Wednesday, we share a story from one of our Dogsters. This week is about Nicole and her two rescue dogs, Mac and Rosa. If I had my way, I’d have a zoo...

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Would You Like to Psychically Communicate With Your Dog? Renowned Animal Communicator Danielle MacKinnon Launches New Masterclass

Have you ever wanted to communicate on a deeper level with your dog? Or have you wished to understand your dog’s behaviors, emotions, or even their unspoken messages better? If so, Danielle MacKinnon’s new course might be exactly what you’re...

An Emotional Reunion of Ssg. May and Hero Military K-9 Yyacob Thanks to American Humane

Thanksgiving 2024 may be over, but the bond between U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Payton May and his retired military working dog Yyacob is forever. On Monday, November 26, 2024, American Humane orchestrated a touching reunion in San Antonio, Texas, between...

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A Dog’s Second Wind: Triumph Over Lung Disease Thanks to Mizzou Veterinarians

Meet Rhoen, the “sweetest, most loving, goofball, teddy bear dog,” as described by his loving owner Liz Randall, a professional dog trainer in southern California. Randall has trained numerous dogs to compete in agility events over her career; however, her...

Rhoen competes again thanks to Mizzou veterinarians