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A huge congratulations to Sergeant Bo, who was crowned the American Humane Society’s 2025 Hero Dog Award winner on November 7, 2025! We absolutely did not want to play favorites here at Dogster, but we couldn’t help falling in love...
Move over, Beyoncé, sit down, Pedro, there’s only one red carpet event we’re interested in, and that’s the American Humane Hero Dog Awards©. Every year, this wonderful event seeks out America’s standout dogs – often ordinary dogs doing extraordinary things,...
At first glimpse, the sport of dog weight-pulling might look pretty brutal. Strapping heavy weights to a dog harness to see who can pull the heaviest load seems both unnecessary and borderline cruel, with some individuals and animal welfare organizations...
When you’ve spent at least five years at university, thousands on student loans, lost most of your holidays to practical placements, work minimum 10 hour days in a highly stressful, mentally demanding, and emotionally draining job for half the salary...
Every time we turn on the television, scroll through social media, or even walk down the street these days, bad news seems to be in plentiful supply. So today, we wanted to share some good news!Back in June 2025, a...
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ll no doubt be aware that yet another celebrity marriage has fallen victim to the ravages of “irreconcilable differences”, with Oscar-winning A-lister, Nicole Kidman, parting ways from her highlighted-hair hubby of 19 years,...
There’s never a wrong time of year to give a dog in need a loving home, but if you’ve been looking for a sign that it’s time to adopt a dog, then Adopt a Shelter Dog Month is it. Throughout...
At Dogster, we’ve long admired the creativity behind projects that bring animals and people closer together. That’s why we’re excited to share the story of Dreaming Dog—a first-of-its-kind, research-backed album designed to soothe dogs while also delivering a rich listening...
The sun was shining brightly on Del Mar Dog Beach in California on Sunday, September 7, for the 20th Annual Surf Dog Surf-a-Thon, where dozens of talented pooches and their owners helped put the ‘fun’ into fundraising. This unique event...
Whether you believe in global warming or not, there’s no denying that the frequency and severity of wildfires have been increasing in recent years, and along with it, the number of lives lost. Often overlooked is the number of pets...
If there’s one thing that most dog owners will tell you, it’s that their dog is the cutest. And quite frankly, they’re all correct. However, at this year’s Sonoma County Fair, an unusual group of dog lovers took part in...
Pet anxiety isn’t just a passing worry anymore—it’s the leading concern keeping owners up at night. A recent survey shows that more than half of dog parents are more troubled by their pup’s mental health than by classic behavioral issues...
Some of you might argue that every day is dog day, and that certainly holds true in our household, but if you’ve ever needed an excuse to spoil your canine companion just a little bit more, then August 26th is...
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, creator of the famous comic strip MUTTS, is also the founder of the Adopt Love...
Registration is now open for the National Mutt Strutt, an annual walk that raises awareness and funds for Guardian Angels Service Dogs. This amazing organization provides service dogs to veterans and first responders. Best of all, you can fundraise and...
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 help repair dog joints and actually slow or stop the progression of...
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 first-time surfer dog hailing from Dallas. He may not have caught the biggest waves, but...
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 before diagnosis. Since there is currently no definitive early diagnostic test for Parkinson’s, scientists are hopeful that...
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 rates, a lack of access to affordable vet care, and disasters like 2017’s Hurricane Maria and...
Accidental YouTube star, disciplined service dog, local hero… Emmy the Labrador has many sides. This versatile pup is taking the internet by storm, with thousands of people tuning in to watch her daily routines. But she’s also a highly trained...
*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 American Humane Society runs a contest to find the most heroic dogs in...
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 incredibly high, but many of us have either experienced this ourselves or heard about...
With the Fourth of July holiday coming up quickly, now is a great time to make sure you have a plan for your pets. Although fireworks and barbecues may be a lot of fun for the humans in the family,...
In an exciting initiative spearheaded by MedVet Cincinnati, in conjunction with the annual ACVO®/EPICUR Service Animal Volunteer Eye Screening, hundreds of service and working animals will be receiving complimentary eye exams throughout the month of May. In addition, on Sunday,...
Earlier this year, we all fell in love with Fuzai, the world’s first Police Corgi, who had surpassed his training expectations, only to be let down by a couple of minor indiscretions, including falling asleep on the job and peeing...
It’s not unusual to see posters and signs advertising delicious treats and tempting fresh produce, but recently, we came across a couple of food stalls that will make you do a double-take so fast, you’ll get whiplash. And while we’re...
It is a sad reality that every day, there are new stories about dogs needing help and animal shelters in desperate need of funding. Today, Companion Animal Network (CAN) in Carrollton, Texas, faces an urgent need to find permanent homes...
One thing that most dog owners can agree on is that we hate having to leave our furry family members behind. Whether it’s for a day at work or a week away, seeing those sad puppy dog eyes in the...
For over three decades, the world has been equal parts exhilarated and terrified by the idea of bringing dinosaurs back to life, and it’s a concept that shows no signs of becoming extinct anytime soon. Thanks to a team of...
When we think about animals in Africa, most of us picture lions stalking their prey, zebras and wildebeest gathered around a watering hole, or elephants and giraffes striding across the savannah. In reality, these sorts of scenes are limited to...
