Raising the Ideal Puppy
As soon as you set eyes on your new puppy, you were smitten. And whilst it’s all sweetness and light...
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Pawsitive Progression: Adoption Rates Soar at Virginia Animal Shelter
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RECALL ALERT: Pet Food Sold at PetSmart May Contain Metal
PetSmart issued back-to-back recalls for two brands of pet food sold at the retailer after consumers complained the wet food...
Breed of the Month: Dalmatian
I remember many years ago sitting in the movie theater with my friends watching the Disney movie, One Hundred and...
These Are the States With the Healthiest Pets. Is Yours One of Them?
Fact: Animals make our lives infinitely better. (Think about it: Have you ever seen a cute kitty Youtube video that didn’t fill...
This Abandoned Dog Now Has a Full-Time Job at a Gas Station
World, meet Negão, an abandoned pup who is now a full-time gas station employee with a loving family. The older...
The Dog Psychology Behind a Bite or Attack: What Owners Need to Know
Individuals who have never owned or cared for a dog may have some anxiety about dog behavior and some apprehension...
Worst Dogs for Apartments
Worst Dogs for Apartments Having lived for decades in apartments, most recently in New York City and in Miami Beach,...
This Disabled Goldfish Got a Wheelchair and It’s the Cutest
A little goldfish is making a big splash thanks to an aquarium store manager with some ingenuity and a background...
RECALL ALERT: Popular Dog Food Company Issues Voluntary Recall
Image via FDA Dog owners, listen up! Blue Buffalo Company is voluntarily recalling a production lot of its wet food...
Service Dog Saves Lives When He’s on Tour With Blake Shelton
While some country music fans would consider Blake Shelton the main highlight of his own tour, they’d be wrong. Jazz,...
The Best ‘Employee’ at This Nursing Home Is Oreo the Cat
One of the best ‘employees’ at a Cleveland-based nursing home is a black and white cat named Oreo. “She’s like...
Animal Lover Turns Home Into Sanctuary for Senior Pooches
Sher Polvinale wears her heart on her sleeve. The self-described caregiver says she has empathy for those who arguably need it most: pets,...
It’s Official: Talking to Our Pets Is a Sign of Intelligence
Pet owners sometimes get strange looks for having long conversations with their furry friends, but it turns out the act...
This Big Dog Accidentally Got a Tiny Bed but He Loves It — and We Love Him
An Indiana rescue dog made the best of it when his owner accidentally ordered him a bed that was too...
April the Giraffe Had a Baby Boy — Now You Can Vote on His Name!
The wait is over! April the Giraffe gave birth to a healthy male calf Saturday as millions of social media...
Some Facts to Know Before Buying a Pit Bull
Many people attest that the pit bull is a great family companion yet others are of the opinion that it...
‘How I Met My Dog’ Is the Tinder of Pet Adoption
Maybe your dog just isn’t that into you. Or could it be the other way around? Pet adoption can be a...
The 9 Best Dog-Friendly Restaurants and Cafés in New Haven
Finding New Haven restaurants and cafés that permit dogs can be challenging. Generally, only service animals are allowed indoors. Pets must...
9 Out-of-the Box Mother’s Day Gifts for Pet Moms
Mother’s Day is fast approaching, so many of us are in brainstorm mode as we try to come up with...
This Adorable Dog Treats These Chicks Like Her Own Puppies
MOUNTAIN, Wis. — Be prepared to say “aww” as you read the story of Flame the dog and how she became...
Why We Care: Sarah M., Caregiver for Pets With Special Needs
One night this past winter, Sarah M. came home to find a package on the doorstep. “There was a shoebox...
RECALL ALERT: Rawhide Chews Sold at Petco, Walmart, and Other Retailers Could Sicken Your Dog
BLACKSBURG, Va. — If your dog likes to gnaw on rawhide chews, you may want to double check the packaging....
How to Tell If a Cat Is Pregnant: 5 Tell-Tale Signs
It can happen to the best pet parents. Your indoor cat slips outside and now you’re wondering if she’s expecting...
Harley The One-Eyed Hero Chihuahua
When Harley’s owners adopted him in 2011, they were sure he didn’t have long to live. He was rescued from...
The Top 10 Dog Parks Around Denver
No weekend is complete without taking man’s best friend on an adventure! Colorado has its fair share of trails and...
The 6 Best Dog Training Classes Around Chicago
Improve your relationship with your dog and make for a peaceful household with these 6 great dog training classes. Pets...
Preparing for Irma: Pet-Friendly Evacuation Shelters in Florida
Here is a directory The American Kennel Club has created in response to Hurricane Irma, that lists open pet-friendly shelters in Florida for humans seeking...
The 5 Best Doggy Day Cares Around Boston
Finding care for Fido can be just as stressful as finding day care for the kids. Whether you have human...
Pet Detectives
I’m not just a dog blogger. My father and I own a Florida-based Private Investigative firm called Sheer Investigations. On...
Picking a Quality Food
Having trouble picking a good pet food or just want a healthier switch? Check this out! https://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/ , a non-biased...
Dangers in the kitchen: toxic foods your pet simply can’t eat.
During the holidays keeping your pets away from certain foods can be especially hard. For a fun-filled season without any...
Simple Solutions – Slow Feeders!
Is your cat or dog is having trouble keeping their food down? If so, they may be eating too quickly....
What’s in this? How to read your pet’s wet food can label.
When you read your pets dry food bag you are viewing it in the form of a dry matter basis...
How much is too much? The tough subject of obesity in pets, and how to help prevent it.
To date, well over half of pet cats and dogs are overweight by veterinary standards. Similar to dog years, for...
The perfect paw-da-cure, how to properly trim you pets nails from home.
You will need: Appropriate sized nail trimmers (I recommend open-faced clippers vs. the guillotine style) Quick Stop or other brand...
Does my cat have to have wet food, and why?
Cats are what we call natural obligate carnivores, meaning that they require a high protein low carbohydrate (10% or less)...
Playtime Helps Kids Maintain Balance in Mind and Body
Today our kids are busier than ever. Soccer practice, piano lessons, gymnastics, school, homework, baseball practice, voice lessons, tutoring time,...
ALERT: Salmonella Found in Dog Treats, Pet Food Prompts Recall
Image via Food and Drug Administration Attention dog owners: If you’ve purchased Raws for Paws pet food or Smokehouse Pet...
ALERT: Euthanasia Drug Found in 4 Popular Brands of Dog Food
The J.M Smucker Company is withdrawing several popular brands of dog food after an investigation by a Washington D.C. news station found...