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NYC’s Animal Medical Center is More Than a Vet Hospital
New York City’s Animal Medical Center might be a pet’s answer to the Mayo Clinic, but it also provides specialized community funds.
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How Nextdoor’s New Pet Directory Can Help Bring Home Lost Dogs
The private social network for neighborhoods has introduced pet profiles, with the goal of getting lost dog info to neighbors as quickly as possible.
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Does Your Dog Have the Potential to Be a Superhero? If Given the Opportunity?
I believe my GhostBuster would leap tall buildings -- or couches, anyway -- to save a life. Is your dog also a superhero in waiting?
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American Kennel Club Announces the 10 Most Popular Breeds of 2016
A certain dog breed tops the list for the 26th year in a row, but there was movement elsewhere in the top 10.
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Good News, Bad News: Fewer Pets Are Dying in Shelters, But More People Still Shop Instead of Adopt
The A.S.P.C.A. recently released updated euthanasia and adoption rates, which show both promise and that we still have far to go in lowering the homeless pet population.
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Rumor the German Shepherd Wins Best in Show at Westminster
Rumor -- aka GCH CH Lockenhaus' Rumor Has It V Kenlyn -- took home the top prize at the 141st Westminster Kennel Club dog show.
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Watch Trick, Stripe, and Mia Run the Agility Course at Westminster
A Shetland Sheepdog and Border Collie rocked the agility competition, but a little Beagle named Mia stole the show.
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How the USDA Records Removal Impacts the Beagle Freedom Project’s Important Work
By removing public access to animal welfare records, the USDA has made it much harder for the BFP and other organizations to rescue and rehome animals in need.
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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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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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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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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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Dogster Answers Google’s Top 10 Dog Questions of 2016!
Google's Year in Search data has been released! 2016's top dog questions were mostly searches about health, care, behavior ... and Goofy? We've got answers to the year's burning questions!
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What Are CBD Treats for Dogs?
What is cannabidiol, the primary agent in CBD dog treats? Are these medical edibles the same as a dog eating weed? No! CBD is not THC. We lay out the facts.
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Are There Any Dog Pokémon?
Dogs are being walked more than ever thanks to Pokémon Go, the all-conquering mobile game. Have you caught any of these canine, lupine, and vulpine Pokémon?
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Comfort Dogs Descend on Orlando After Mass Shooting
Meet the LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs, who will be helping those affected by the tragic mass shooting at a gay club.
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The GoBone, and More Automatic Dog Products We’d Like to See
An interactive dog bone that "plays" with your dog is currently raising money on Kickstarter. It got us thinking about what other cool automated gear we want people to make.
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Pet Parents in the U.K. Get Time Off After Adopting a Pet
Mars Petcare and other employers in the U.K. offer peternity leave. Will that ever happen here? I hope so, but doubt it.
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Heroes Brave Fort McMurray Wildfire to Save Stranded Pets
Many pet parents were not allowed to return home for their pets, so unofficial and official rescuers stepped in to help.
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This Bonehead Kicked a Vet and His Service Dog Out of a Hospital
An Adventist Medical Center employee who is paid enough to know better violated the ADA in a spectacular fashion, according to a lawsuit.
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Good for the Brits: Microchipping of Dogs Is Now Required by Law
All dogs 8 weeks and older must have an identity microchip. If not, their owners face a hefty fine. We should consider following the U.K.'s example.
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Game of Thrones’ Direwolves: Facts and Fantasy
Are the direwolves of House Stark real? Winter is coming, and we have answers to all of your questions about Game of Thrones' legendary dog breed.
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Dear Lily Tomlin: Helping PETA Doesn’t Actually Help Animals
Lily Tomlin's revival of Ernestine the Operator for a PETA video may be funny, but PETA is still built on exploiting humans and animals alike.
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Cesar Millan Not Charged With Animal Cruelty Over ”Cesar 911” Dog Attack
On his show, Millan allowed a dog to attack a pig, causing outrage among animal lovers, but an investigation found "insufficient evidence” that a crime was committed.
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Bonehead Restaurant Manager Tells Blind Woman Her Service Dog Would Scare Customers
After police arrived, the Hana Steakhouse manager did something equally stupid: He offered to seat them in a separate room.
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In the Wake of the Cesar Millan Controversy, Dogster Writers Share Their Favorite Force-Free Trainers
From Victoria Stilwell to Brandon McMillan, none of our favorites on TV and online use force or fear to train dogs.
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Over 8 Million Chinese Citizens Call for a Ban on the Dog and Cat Meat Trade
Chinese citizens have voted online in support of a legislative proposal to stop the dog and cat meat trade. Organizers hope to make the ban a reality in 2017.
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Our Newshound Barks About the NCAA Tournament, SXSW, and a SCOTUS Nomination
Whirlwind the Greyhound, our intrepid trends reporter, scans all of social media each week so you don't have to.
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Western Canada Bans Ear Cropping
British Columbia joins a handful of countries (but not the U.S.) in banning the controversial procedure.
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Arizona Diamondbacks and PetSmart Team Up to Welcome Dogs at Every Home Game
Chase Field will have exclusive seating areas for dogs and their humans, an indoor dog park, and more!
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