Whenever someone loses a dog, whether they get lost, are stolen, or pass away, it’s always a heartbreaking experience. That situation is even more tragic when it happens around the holidays. When June Rountree’s four-year-old rescue dog named Abby went missing in November, the Alabama native faced the real possibility of going through the holiday
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Dogs come in all shapes, sizes, traits and temperaments. The breed, or breeds, in your dog’s family tree affects all of those factors. This category has information on various breeds’ history, domestication tips to make their life easier, info on the breeds, and how to care for an aging dog. It also provides information on products to help make your dog’s life, and yours, healthier and happier.
When dog people say they consider their pups to be part of the family, they’re not joking. That claim comes with all the love and devotion you’d expect them to show for a child or sibling. Protectiveness is a part of that love, and most dog people would do absolutely anything to keep their pups
The past few years have seen an entire menagerie of “service” animals boarding passenger planes with their traveling humans. Many of those hard-working animals perform legitimate services, like Flirty the mini service horse who flew from Chicago to Omaha last year. But when a United Airlines passenger tried to pass a peacock as an emotional
When it came to saving his dog’s life, 74-year-old Richard Wilbanks didn’t hesitate. His three-month-old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel named Gunner was trapped between the jaws of an alligator, but the puppy is now alive and safe thanks to his dad’s fast and fearless actions. The Florida man says the attack happened quickly, and his
Two weeks before Christmas 2019, Kelly Shade’s dog, Gracie, darted out an open door. The friendly pit bull disappeared down the street, and her family did everything they could to bring her back. They were devastated by the loss, but they never gave up hope. Eleven months passed with no sign of their dog, but
Litter in general, and beach litter especially, is a global issues we all need to be aware of. Our world is quickly filling up with trash, and it’s only going to get worse until we do something about it. There, unfortunately, will always be people who think it’s okay to leave behind a plastic bottle
There’s no such thing as a puppy that isn’t cute. Whether they have long hair, short hair, floppy ears, or whatever else, I fall in love with every little pup I lay eyes on. Even I have to admit, however, that this tiny Oreo cloud named Chief has something special in terms of extreme cuteness.
Every year, the American Kennel Club digs deep into breed registrations to determine the top dog breeds in terms of popularity. There were 1.4 million puppies registered to the AKC last year alone, and those purebred pups are what make up this year’s list of most popular dog breeds. All 193 recognized breeds are ranked
While this lockdown has been far from easy, there have been more than a few silver linings. The fact that animal adoption rates are better than ever is definitely up there, and so is the fact that we’ve gotten to meet so many new dogs as people have transitioned to working from home. Dogs have
The recent retirement ceremony held by sailors at Virginia’s Naval Air Station Oceana was marked by salutes, congratulations, and more than one belly rub. Bob, a lovable Labrador Retriever, was the star of the show as he celebrated six years of loyal military service. The military working dog is ready to kick back and relax,
After weeks of lockdown, several states are finally starting to see improvement in the fight against coronavirus. States including Hawaii and Pennsylvania are taking small steps toward reopening, but infectious disease experts say the key to fully lifting state-wide shutdowns will be in the testing and identification of asymptomatic carriers. Conducting large-scale testing will be
Eric and Faith Johnson of Putnam County, Tennessee finally have something to celebrate. Nearly two months after an EF-4 tornado changed their lives forever, their entire family is back together again. They weren’t sure whether they’d ever reunite with their missing dog, Bella, but the brave Australian Shepherd is officially home safe. When storms ripped