The sight of abandoned animals never fails to tug at our hearts, but each new story brings a fresh wave of pain and disbelief. The thought of someone leaving a helpless, innocent creature to fend for...
Some dogs struggle, spending years of their lives waiting for a forever home. One Lab Mix named Moose traveled across states to find the perfect human to call his own. But then, it happened. Moose fi...
Some people are full of goodness. They nurture and care for those in need. This is the story of one woman who gave her love and compassion to a dog in the last hours of his life. After suffering thro...
Her expressive brown eyes protected by what looks like a swim mask and her feet in blue booties, Frida—a 10-year-old yellow Lab—sat obligingly for the camera. After nine years as a member of t...
Dog's name and age: Maximo, 1 year
Adoption Story: We met Max at an adoption event by Lucky Dog Animal Rescue who had dogs from Puerto Rico. We instantly fell in love. His birthday i...
Choosing the perfect dog poses challenges similar to speed-dating.
Psychologists who study how people pick their spouses have turned their attention to another important relationship: choo...
Since pets can be our biggest source of joy and laughter, we thought we’d share a cute and fun way to capture everything that makes them so special. Even when it’s not our pet, watching their ...
Updated: 6/27/19
Since late last year, pet parents have been anxiously following the reports by the FDA that grain-free foods may be causing a spike in cases of dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) in dogs t...
I get variations of this question all the time:
“Why isn’t my dog protective of me and my things?”
Husband or wife; “How can I make him protect me, my family and my things?”
People who have a friendl...
Dogs plus hard-surface flooring equals lots to do, especially during the summer months when days are long and full of activities.
The question is (borrowing shamelessly from Will Shakespeare’s...
People & Their Pets, a 26,000-Year Love Story
Claudia Kawczynska
By Jacky Colliss Harvey
Who would’ve thought that our recommendation for the summer’s best read would be a well-res...
Sharon Norton is an Animal Control officer in Brookhaven, Mississippi. Despite the nature of her job, she is still shocked by some of the heartless acts she witnesses.
Her recent rescue of an abandon...
Imagine this: you endure a horrific car crash. Thankfully, you manage to survive the disaster. But something is not right. Your beloved dog went missing in the chaotic aftermath of the crash. Sounds ...
A cancer diagnosis requires tests. Lots of tests. Oncologists use highly-expensive methods to diagnose lung cancer in humans. Now, there might be a way to detect the disease by tapping their local Be...
When a pup goes missing, it’s a terrifying experience. Is your pup safe? Scared? This is your baby. Each moment away is filled with the fear and worry of the unknown. What could you have done differe...
It isn’t uncommon for someone with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) to get a dog. PTSD is one of the few mental illnesses triggering anxiety and other symptoms in response to external eve...