Citizens Work to Rescue Sochi’s Dogs Against Daunting Odds
This week’s revelation that Sochi’s mayor has decided to solve the Russian city’s stray dog problem through mass slaughter has turned into a very big embarrassment very quickly. It’s not like there...
View ArticleCreator of the Labradoodle Sees It as His Personal Frankenstein
Are you one of the many people who loves Labradoodles? The Australian breeder who created them in the 1980s really wish you weren’t. In fact, according to an interview he gave to the Associated Press...
View ArticleVid We Love: Rescued Puppies Play Outside for the First Time
Below is a fun, heartwarming video of a bunch of puppies playing on the lawn, barking and yipping and having fun. There’s more than 1 million on the Internet much like it, but the story behind this one...
View ArticleAnd the Oscar Nominees for Best Canine Actors Are …
On Sunday, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will honor the men and women of Hollywood for their cinematic performances of the past year. But the academy has made a huge oversight by...
View ArticleJust How Safe Are Dog Actors While Filming Hollywood Movies?
We’ve all heard the phrase, “No animals were harmed during the making of this film.” But can we ever really be sure that’s the case? It turns out there is a way. The American Humane Association (AHA)...
View ArticleWhy Have Routine Vet Visits Been Declining Since 2001?
Americans spend $53 billion on their pets each year on items such as gourmet dog food, designer collars, and luxury beds, yet dog visits to the vet have slipped 21 percent since 2001, according to the...
View ArticleAre Small Dogs Less Obedient Than Large Dog Breeds?
The University of Sydney recently conducted a study that found a correlation between a dog’s size and his level of obedience. In short, the smaller the dog, the worse the behavior. The study was based...
View ArticleIs “American Beagle Outfitters” Video an Early April Fool’s Joke?
The press release came across the transom yesterday: “American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NYSE: AEO),” it began, “announces today its first-ever matching clothing line for dogs and their owners, American...
View ArticleI Walked to Help Curb Canine Cancer
Last weekend, I walked to help raise money for the Morris Animal Foundation, a nonprofit organization investing in science to advance veterinary care for companion animals. I first learned about this...
View Article7 Ways to Reduce Your Dog’s Stress at the Vet’s Office
My dog Sasha, an Australian Shepherd/Border Collie mix, hates going to the vet’s office. As soon as I get her through the office door she turns around and starts pulling me back out. This behavior...
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