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New Cage-Free Boarding Facility by Dan’s Pet Care Now Open in Glen Cove

New Cage-Free Boarding Facility by Dan’s Pet Care Now Open in Glen Cove

Pets in Glen Cove, Nassau County and surrounding areas have just gained a comfy new home away from home care of local pet care company Dan’s Pet Care. The organization...

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How to Prepare Your Dog for Travel in Unfamiliar Climates

How to Prepare Your Dog for Travel in Unfamiliar Climates

A travel adventure with your dog can be a uniquely enriching experience for everyone involved. But of course, during preps, there are some special considerations you need to make about...

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How to Help Your Dog Get Used to Their New Bed

How to Help Your Dog Get Used to Their New Bed

While you might be used to having your dog sleep on the couch or even in your own bed at night, creating a dedicated sleeping spot for them can be...

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Pilots to the Rescue (PTTR) Kicks Off 2024 with 7 Dogs and 42 Cats Rescued

Pilots to the Rescue (PTTR) Kicks Off 2024 with 7 Dogs and 42 Cats Rescued

In 2023, animal rescue organization Pilots to the Rescue (PTTR) helped rescue and rehome over 1003 homeless pets around the US. Its current goal is to triple that number over...

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Just How Compatible Are Dogs with Other Pet Species?

Just How Compatible Are Dogs with Other Pet Species?

The concept of a multi-species household, which was once a rarity, has since blossomed into a delightful reality for many pet owners. Oversight over a “melting pot” of companion animals...

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Why a Senior Dog Should Be Your First Rescue Dog

Why a Senior Dog Should Be Your First Rescue Dog

Most dog owners will tell you that dogs tend to develop their personalities as they age. A 2020 study published in Scientific Reports even posits that dogs—like many humans—tend to become less...

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7 Different Types of Dog Bowls and What They Do for Your Dog’s Diet

7 Different Types of Dog Bowls and What They Do for Your Dog’s Diet

Almost all healthy dogs love to eat, and most would have few problems eating right off the floor. But of course, to a dog owner, using a dog bowl is...

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How to Supervise Your Dog Properly at the Dog Park

How to Supervise Your Dog Properly at the Dog Park

Dog parks are truly like heaven for many pups, as they’re the perfect place to get the physical activity, mental stimulation, and socialization that they need to stay happy and...

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4 Fruits Your Dog Can Eat—and 4 Fruits You Can’t Feed Them

4 Fruits Your Dog Can Eat—and 4 Fruits You Can’t Feed Them

The idea of making pet meals from scratch is an increasingly appealing idea to many pet owners these days, and for good reason. Many dog parents, in particular, have become...

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Everything You Need to Know about Smart Pet Technologies This 2024

Everything You Need to Know about Smart Pet Technologies This 2024

Smart technology has revolutionized so many aspects of daily life over the last few years, and pet care is no exception. Extending far beyond mere gadgetry, smart pet tech is...

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Raising Dogs and Cats Alongside Each Other: 8 Helpful Tips

Raising Dogs and Cats Alongside Each Other: 8 Helpful Tips

Most people assume that cats and dogs do not get along, and the rivalry these two species have with each other is often featured in media and pop culture. However,...

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Dog-Friendly Furniture: A First-Time Buyer’s Guide

Dog-Friendly Furniture: A First-Time Buyer’s Guide

We can probably surmise that dogs have been messing up furniture for about as long as they’ve been sharing our homes. From an outsider’s perspective, the sight of a dog...

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6 Reasons Your Dog Barks at Strangers and What to Do About It

6 Reasons Your Dog Barks at Strangers and What to Do About It

Barking is a natural and often necessary form of communication for dogs. It's how they typically express excitement, alert their owners to potential threats, and even seek companionship from other...

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Pet Travel Experts Encourage Owners to Familiarize Themselves with Airport Rules for Pets

Pet Travel Experts Encourage Owners to Familiarize Themselves with Airport Rules for Pets

As pet ownership figures reach all-time highs in the US, the number of doting pet parents wanting to travel by air with their beloved fur babies in tow is likewise...

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6 Potty Training Issues Dog Owners Face—and How to Address Them

6 Potty Training Issues Dog Owners Face—and How to Address Them

As a dog owner, you may know that the path to properly potty-training your pup will be littered (and not just figuratively) with obstacles. The woes of potty training are...

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Do Dogs Like Music? Here are Some Surprising Facts

Do Dogs Like Music? Here are Some Surprising Facts

Music has a special way of capturing our attention and evoking certain memories and emotions that make us feel alive. Oftentimes, it also provides us with the inspiration to get...

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5 Things to Know When Teaching Your Dog Vocal Commands

5 Things to Know When Teaching Your Dog Vocal Commands

Communication lies at the heart of the special bond between a dog and its owner, as the ability to understand one another is what transforms these two into lifelong companions....

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City Dogs Utilizes Yard Signs to Attract Potential Pet Adopters in Innovative New Marketing Campaign

City Dogs Utilizes Yard Signs to Attract Potential Pet Adopters in Innovative New Marketing Campaign

Overcrowding is a long-standing problem at animal rescue organizations and shelters throughout the United States, with many shelter typically taking in more pets than they’re able to adopt out. Fortunately,...

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The Zoomies: All About Your Dog’s Most Adorable Habit

The Zoomies: All About Your Dog’s Most Adorable Habit

The zoomies—you’ve probably heard of the term, and you may even love seeing them happen in your dog. But what are they, really? Are the zoomies just sudden bursts of...

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All About Your Dog's Prey Drive and How to Manage It

All About Your Dog's Prey Drive and How to Manage It

Do you often see cozy videos of dogs and cats peacefully sleeping together? Perhaps that makes you look at your own dog and think about their proclivity for chasing down...

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5 Tips for Maintaining a Dog’s Curly Coat

5 Tips for Maintaining a Dog’s Curly Coat

The poodle, Bichon Frisé, Pumi, and Lagotto Romagnolo are just some examples of dog breeds that are best known for their gorgeous curls. These dogs’ curly coats give them charming...

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Dogs Playing for Life Holds Training Presentation on the Importance of Playtime at Sumter County Animal Services

Dogs Playing for Life Holds Training Presentation on the Importance of Playtime at Sumter County Animal Services

This month of October 2023, the shelter dog advocacy group Dogs Playing for Life (DPFL) has conducted a three-day training program for employees and volunteers at Sumter County Animal Services....

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A Guide to Matting in Dogs and How to Prevent It

A Guide to Matting in Dogs and How to Prevent It

Matting, within the context of dog ownership, refers to the clumping and tangling of a dog’s fur into tight knots. It’s more than just an unsightly or cosmetic concern, as...

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The Canine Good Citizen Program: Everything You Need to Know

The Canine Good Citizen Program: Everything You Need to Know

The Canine Good Citizen Program, or CGC Program, is a program developed by the American Kennel Club (AKC) to promote responsible dog ownership and to encourage the training of well-behaved...

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Fosters and Pet Supplies Urgently Needed at Mesa County Animal Services and Grand Rivers Humane Society

Fosters and Pet Supplies Urgently Needed at Mesa County Animal Services and Grand Rivers Humane Society

Animal shelters around the United States struggle to accommodate the huge number of homeless dogs and cats in the country. In Mesa County, CO, the situation has reached crisis levels....

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6 Ways to Celebrate “Adopt a Shelter Dog” Month This October

6 Ways to Celebrate “Adopt a Shelter Dog” Month This October

October isn't just a month for falling leaves and pumpkin spice lattes. It’s also Adopt a Shelter Dog Month—a time when dog parents and other close advocates in the pet...

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5 Qualities to Look for When Hiring a Dog Trainer

5 Qualities to Look for When Hiring a Dog Trainer

Owning a dog, though unquestionably joyful, isn’t always a walk in the park. Dogs aren’t born perfectly behaved; rather, they need to be taught good behavior, obedience, and basic manners....

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Ferris State University Pilots Pet-Friendly Residence Hall Program to Support Student Mental Health

Ferris State University Pilots Pet-Friendly Residence Hall Program to Support Student Mental Health

To help students cope with homesickness and anxiety this fall, Ferris State University is opening up a pet-friendly floor in one of its fourteen dorms at the school’s Big Rapids...

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Sacramento Animal Wellness Group RedRover Prepared to Assist with Relief Efforts Following Hurricane Idalia

Sacramento Animal Wellness Group RedRover Prepared to Assist with Relief Efforts Following Hurricane Idalia

RedRover, an animal wellness group based in Sacramento, CA, has told CBS News that it’s presently ready to send emergency services to help with the aftermath of Hurricane Idalia. Despite...

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6 Tips for Managing a Household with Multiple Dogs

6 Tips for Managing a Household with Multiple Dogs

Welcoming more than one dog into your home may make life happier and more rewarding for you as a pet parent. But it also comes with much more responsibility than...

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Pet Ownership 101 Program Teaches Detroit Residents Proper Pet Care Free-of-Charge

Pet Ownership 101 Program Teaches Detroit Residents Proper Pet Care Free-of-Charge

Friends of Detroit Animal Care and Control (DACC) and Detroit Libraries have teamed up to launch Pet Ownership 101, a series of gatherings intended to teach Detroiters about proper pet...

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5 Tips for Starting Your Own Pet Content Channel

5 Tips for Starting Your Own Pet Content Channel

Pets have been taking the digital stage by storm, capturing hearts and monopolizing screens. From hilarious TikTok loops to heartwarming Instagram stories, pet content has become a mainstay in our...

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8 Nifty Professions That Involve Pets

8 Nifty Professions That Involve Pets

The companionship and unique bonds that humans share with pets can spark a desire in people to build careers where they can interact with animals as part of their regular...

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Rover’s Annual Report Reveals 2023’s Most Popular Dog Breeds

Rover’s Annual Report Reveals 2023’s Most Popular Dog Breeds

Pet sitting app and online community Rover has just received its fifth annual Most Popular Dog Breeds report, which offers a fascinating look into what kinds of furry friends American...

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How to Protect Your Dog from Toxic Plants and Animals

How to Protect Your Dog from Toxic Plants and Animals

It’s not uncommon for canine companions to possess an innate curiosity and a boundless zest for exploration. While these are among the many traits that make dogs a delight to...

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New Study Finds Socialization with Humans and Other Pets Makes Dogs Healthier

New Study Finds Socialization with Humans and Other Pets Makes Dogs Healthier

Dogs have long been recognized as highly social animals, but a new study shows that regular socialization with both humans and other pets can go as far as to improve...

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7 Pet Photography Tips You and Your Dog Should Try

7 Pet Photography Tips You and Your Dog Should Try

Pets have an innate ability to infuse our days with bursts of joy and laughter. Their fleeting moments of mischief, bouts of playfulness, or simply those candid lazy stretches offer...

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Huntsville Animal Services Offering Free Adoptions Through August as Part of Nationwide

Huntsville Animal Services Offering Free Adoptions Through August as Part of Nationwide "Clear the Shelters" Campaign

Huntsville Animal Services is offering no-cost adoptions until August 31, 2023 in support of the “Clear Shelters” campaign, a nationwide initiative to encourage pet adoption and reduce animal shelter overcrowding....

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5 Best Practices for Looking After Your Dog’s Dental Health

5 Best Practices for Looking After Your Dog’s Dental Health

There’s nothing quite like the joy of seeing your furry friend flash you a wide, tail-wagging grin. But have you ever paused to consider the health of those pearly whites?...

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5 Planning Tips for an Upcoming Pet Expo

5 Planning Tips for an Upcoming Pet Expo

Pet expos are remarkable events that bring together animal lovers, pet parents, breeders, entrepreneurs, and everyone in between. They also serve as vibrant platforms where pet business owners can grow...

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6 Choking Hazards You and Your Dog Should Avoid

6 Choking Hazards You and Your Dog Should Avoid

Dogs, especially puppies and curious breeds, are naturally inclined to explore their environment with their mouths. This behavior is natural and essential for their development, but it also puts them...

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Pet-Related Businesses Transform Their Operations in Light of Pet Owners’ Increasing Tendency to View Animals as Family

Pet-Related Businesses Transform Their Operations in Light of Pet Owners’ Increasing Tendency to View Animals as Family

Pet ownership is at a record high all across the United States, with recent data estimating that around 65 million American households currently own a dog, while 46 million currently...

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New Photo Challenge from NBC4 Calls for Photos of Pets Relaxing

New Photo Challenge from NBC4 Calls for Photos of Pets Relaxing

In celebration of NBCUniversal Local’s annual Clear the Shelters campaign, NBC4 has launched a new Pat’s Prized Pets Challenge. The challenge encourages pet owners to take and submit photos of...

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6 “Petiquette” Basics Every Dog Owner Should Know

6 “Petiquette” Basics Every Dog Owner Should Know

Petiquette, which is a portmanteau of the words "pet" and "etiquette," refers to the manners and behaviors that pets should exhibit both when they’re indoors and when they’re outdoors. When...

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Anne Arundel County Seeks to Mitigate Shelter Overcrowding by Offering Free Pet Adoptions

Anne Arundel County Seeks to Mitigate Shelter Overcrowding by Offering Free Pet Adoptions

The Anne Arundel County Police Department reported on Wednesday, July 5, 2023, that the Anne Arundel County Animal Care and Control (AACACC) in Millersville will be temporarily waiving all adoption...

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5 Tips for Calming Your Pup Down during Fireworks Season

5 Tips for Calming Your Pup Down during Fireworks Season

Fireworks are a dazzling spectacle that many look forward to during holidays like the Fourth of July. But while humans may enjoy the booming sounds and brilliant bursts of light,...

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AIA Greenville, a local section of the American Institute of Architects’ South Carolina chapter, launched a pet architecture competition entitled PAWchitecture Greenville yesterday, July 18, 2023. The contest will gather designers, builders, and architect

AIA Greenville, a local section of the American Institute of Architects’ South Carolina chapter, launched a pet architecture competition entitled PAWchitecture Greenville yesterday, July 18, 2023. The contest will gather designers, builders, and architect

While no cure currently exists for Alzheimer’s Disease and other forms of dementia, there’s copious research to support the positive impact of animal therapy on Alzheimer’s patients. The Alzheimer’s Association,...

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AIA Greenville to Launch Pet Architecture Competition in Support of Greenville County Animal Care

AIA Greenville to Launch Pet Architecture Competition in Support of Greenville County Animal Care

AIA Greenville, a local section of the American Institute of Architects’ South Carolina chapter, launched a pet architecture competition entitled PAWchitecture Greenville yesterday, July 18, 2023. The contest will gather...

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Dog Training: The Differences between Cues and Commands

Dog Training: The Differences between Cues and Commands

As anyone who's navigated the realm of dog training knows, it's an area rich with varying terminologies, methodologies, and philosophies. Over the years, dog trainers and animal behaviorists have developed...

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How to Choose Safe Dog Toys for Your Pup to Play With

How to Choose Safe Dog Toys for Your Pup to Play With

Selecting appropriate toys for your pet dog is not just about providing them with entertainment and fun. It also demonstrates responsible pet ownership. Your choice of toys can impact your...

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US Market for Dog Treats and Chews Projected to Exceed USD 4.8B by 2033

US Market for Dog Treats and Chews Projected to Exceed USD 4.8B by 2033

According to a recent study conducted by the market research organization Future Market Insights (FMI), the market for dog treats, chews, and toppers in the United States is set to...

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A Guide to Your Dog’s Age and Life Stages

A Guide to Your Dog’s Age and Life Stages

The bond between humans and dogs is a remarkable one that transcends words. Many of our four-legged friends have become cherished family members, confidants, and partners in adventure, so they’ve...

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5 Helpful Training Tips for Older Dogs

5 Helpful Training Tips for Older Dogs

Many dog owners today still believe the adage that it’s impossible to teach an old dog new tricks. However, this long-held misconception undermines the ability and potential of older dogs...

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CDC Proposes First Dog Import Rules Update in 70 Years

CDC Proposes First Dog Import Rules Update in 70 Years

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is proposing changes to the guidelines for importing dogs into the United States. The proposal aims to update the said guidelines, which...

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Five-Year-Old German Shepherd Named Luke a Star of WRNMMC Facility Dog Program

Five-Year-Old German Shepherd Named Luke a Star of WRNMMC Facility Dog Program

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center’s facility dog program is an animal-assisted therapy program available to all patients and staff at WRNMMC. The program provides interactive care and innovative therapeutic...

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5 Quick Tips for Relieving a Dog’s Stress and Anxiety

5 Quick Tips for Relieving a Dog’s Stress and Anxiety

Our canine companions bring boundless joy and love into our lives, and their wagging tails are a testament to the happiness they share with us. Yet, just like people, dogs...

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Orange County Animal Services Opens Grant Program for Animal Welfare Initiatives

Orange County Animal Services Opens Grant Program for Animal Welfare Initiatives

For the eighth year in a row, Orange County Animal Services will be offering the Pat Sanford Animal Welfare Grant in support of local animal welfare projects and initiatives. This...

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Here's a Checklist for Briefing Your New Pet Sitter

Here's a Checklist for Briefing Your New Pet Sitter

Given the increasingly frantic, responsibility-laden nature of modern life, it's hard to find a household that isn't juggling a kaleidoscope of commitments. To be able to manage their demanding professional...

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9 Essentials for Camping with Your Dog

9 Essentials for Camping with Your Dog

Got a camping trip coming up soon in your dream campground or national park location? There’s no doubt that it will be a trip to remember if your canine buddy...

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New Study Says That Poor Sleep in Older Dogs May Be Indicative of Dementia

New Study Says That Poor Sleep in Older Dogs May Be Indicative of Dementia

A recent study published in the journal Frontiers in Veterinary Medicine took a closer look at the sleeping habits of older dogs to determine whether poor sleep can indicate the...

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Bobi, the World’s Oldest Dog, Turns 31

Bobi, the World’s Oldest Dog, Turns 31

Bobi, the current holder of the title of the world’s oldest dog, celebrated his 31st birthday on May 11. Born in 1992, the Portuguese dog was recognized by the Guinness...

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8 Fun Occasions for Dressing Up Your Dog

8 Fun Occasions for Dressing Up Your Dog

Not all dogs tolerate being dressed up, but those that do have lots of opportunities to immortalize their flair for fashion on social media and in the walls of your...

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How to Keep Your Dog Safe and Comfortable on Road Trips

How to Keep Your Dog Safe and Comfortable on Road Trips

Going on a road trip with your dog can be one of the most exhilarating experiences that you’ll have had in a while. Not only will you be able to...

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Hampton Roads Organization Sponsors First Aid and CPCR Class for Pet Owners

Hampton Roads Organization Sponsors First Aid and CPCR Class for Pet Owners

While no one wants to imagine their beloved fur babies falling victim to illness or injury, the reality is that most pet parents will have to deal with an accident...

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Study: COVID-19 Sniffing Dogs Screen Schools for Infections

Study: COVID-19 Sniffing Dogs Screen Schools for Infections

In an effort to lessen the burden of testing for COVID-19 infections, a group of researchers utilized scent-trained dogs to sniff out COVID-19 infections in K-12 schools in California. The...

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Michigan Teen and Her Dog to Participate in Major Dog Show in New York

Michigan Teen and Her Dog to Participate in Major Dog Show in New York

Michigan’s Lihi Ruvio, 17, earned a spot in the annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York this May. Aiming for a best-in-show title, Ruvio will be showing Sage,...

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SPCA Serving Erie County Launches Two New Programs to Help Adoptable Animals Find Permanent Homes

SPCA Serving Erie County Launches Two New Programs to Help Adoptable Animals Find Permanent Homes

The SPCA Serving Erie County has recently launched a trial adoption program and a dog day out program in the interest of connecting community members with adoptable shelter animals. The...

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FDA Has Updated Its Guidelines on Outdoor Dining with Dogs

FDA Has Updated Its Guidelines on Outdoor Dining with Dogs

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given the thumbs up for allowing dogs in outdoor dining spaces. In a recent update to the 2022 FDA food code, the...

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New Southwestern University Study Explores How Human-Animal Bonds Can Aid in Stress Management

New Southwestern University Study Explores How Human-Animal Bonds Can Aid in Stress Management

In an attempt to better understand and combat student stress, two Southwestern University professionals have begun a study on the human-animal bond and its possible role in stress management. Assistant...

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Celebrate National Pet Day with Your Animal Companion

Celebrate National Pet Day with Your Animal Companion

April 11 is National Pet Day, and it’s the perfect date to celebrate the furred, feathered, or scaled animals that are inseparable members of many families. According to Fremont News...

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Colorado Organizations Team Up to Launch Pet Contingency Plans for Elderly Pet Parents

Colorado Organizations Team Up to Launch Pet Contingency Plans for Elderly Pet Parents

However much senior pet owners might love their pets, there’s no avoiding the fact that sometimes unexpected injuries, illnesses, and other conditions may leave them unable to manage pet care....

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Michigan State Police Releases Advisory on Disaster Preparedness for Pet Owners

Michigan State Police Releases Advisory on Disaster Preparedness for Pet Owners

In line with National Pet Preparedness Month, the Michigan State Police (MSP), Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division is encouraging pet owners to familiarize themselves with current best practices for...

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Santa Barbara County Animal Care Foundation Hosts Summer Camp to Teach Kids about Animal-Related Issues

Santa Barbara County Animal Care Foundation Hosts Summer Camp to Teach Kids about Animal-Related Issues

On Monday morning, Santa Barbara County Animal Care Foundation began a week-long summer camp for kids at Santa Maria Animal Center. The program, known as Camp H.O.P.E. (Humane Outreach through...

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A Guide to Applying a Martingale Collar on Your Dog

A Guide to Applying a Martingale Collar on Your Dog

Collars play a vital role in the lives of our canine companions. They provide a means of identification by holding tags displaying important information, such as a dog's name and...

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8 Tips for Calming a Crying Puppy

8 Tips for Calming a Crying Puppy

Crying is an instinctual activity for many young living things, including puppies. For them, it’s a form of communication that allows them to voice their needs. Puppies cry to express...

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Cedar City’s K-9 Officers Demonstrate Their Skills at Main Street Park to Raise Funds for Local Nonprofit

Cedar City’s K-9 Officers Demonstrate Their Skills at Main Street Park to Raise Funds for Local Nonprofit

Photo by Jeff Richards, St. George News / Cedar City News Cedar City, Utah’s Main Street Park played host to a skills demonstration by a group of local K-9 police...

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7 Tips for Keeping Your Dog Busy While You're at Work

7 Tips for Keeping Your Dog Busy While You're at Work

Leaving our furry friends behind while we head off to work can be a challenging experience at first. Most devoted pet parents would happily spend the whole day with their...

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Lakewood, CA Offers Affordable Vaccines and Other Essential Pet Services for Bow Wow and Meow Day

Lakewood, CA Offers Affordable Vaccines and Other Essential Pet Services for Bow Wow and Meow Day

The city of Lakewood, California, will be bringing back its traditional walk-up pet event entitled Bow Wow and Meow Day this June 18, 2023. The event, a long-beloved summer staple...

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9 Awesome Gift Ideas for Your Dog's Next Birthday

9 Awesome Gift Ideas for Your Dog's Next Birthday

As pet owners, we cherish our dogs and will jump at the opportunity to make their birthdays extra special. Celebrating your furry friend's birthday just like you would for a...

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Louisiana Dog Recognized for Having the World’s Longest Dog Tongue

Louisiana Dog Recognized for Having the World’s Longest Dog Tongue

Photograph: Courtesy of Drew Williams Louisiana native Zoey, who is a 3-year-old Labrador-German Shepherd mix, has been recently recognized by the Guinness World Records for the distinction of having the...

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How to Get Your Dog Accustomed to Their New Diet

How to Get Your Dog Accustomed to Their New Diet

You may anticipate changing your dog’s diet soon for one or several reasons. Perhaps your dog has allergies or dietary sensitivities that are best addressed by changing their food, on...

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6 Ways to Enjoy Summertime with Your Dog

6 Ways to Enjoy Summertime with Your Dog

To a human, summer means sunshine, warmth, and the opportunity to relax and take things easy. What’s a better way to enjoy all these things than to share them with...

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Temporary Dog Adoption Program Launched in Washington, DC

Temporary Dog Adoption Program Launched in Washington, DC

The Humane Rescue Alliance (HRA), a storied animal welfare organization based in the District of Columbia, recently launched its Test Drive program that allows prospective adopters to care for a...

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Pet Owners Encouraged to Monitor Pets for Signs of Overheating as Temperatures Climb This Summer

Pet Owners Encouraged to Monitor Pets for Signs of Overheating as Temperatures Climb This Summer

While pet owners and pets nationwide are doubtless excited to have some fun in the sun this summer, experts warn that heat stroke is just as much of a risk...

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5 Smart Tips for Cleaning Up After Your Pup

5 Smart Tips for Cleaning Up After Your Pup

Disposing of dog poop is one of the least pleasant responsibilities pet parents have, but there’s also no denying that it’s important to do for many different reasons. On the...

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4 Tips for Planning Pet-Friendly Social Activities

4 Tips for Planning Pet-Friendly Social Activities

Most pet owners consider their pets as family and are willing to go above and beyond to meet their needs. It’s like second nature for a pet parent to want...

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6 Tips for Getting Your Home Ready for a Pet Sitter

6 Tips for Getting Your Home Ready for a Pet Sitter

As much as you would want to bring your fur babies everywhere you go, sometimes you need to leave them at home. This is especially true if you travel for...

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What to Do to Help Your Pet Adjust to Your New House

What to Do to Help Your Pet Adjust to Your New House

Dogs thrive in being in a familiar environment and having a set routine. When they lose this familiarity, they can get anxious. That’s why moving to a new house can...

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5 Activities That Encourage Your Cat to Exercise

5 Activities That Encourage Your Cat to Exercise

Unlike dogs, which are more than happy to go out and play in the backyard, coaxing a cat to exercise requires more creative strategies. And despite popular perceptions, cats do...

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Use Positive Reinforcement to Train Your Dog

Use Positive Reinforcement to Train Your Dog

It is a misconception that some dog breeds, such as Rottweilers and Pit Bull Terriers, cannot be trained. The truth is that all dogs can be taught tricks, behaviors, and...

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Airvet 2023 Employee Survey Recommends Employers Take More Measures to Support Pet Parents

Airvet 2023 Employee Survey Recommends Employers Take More Measures to Support Pet Parents

Puppies are known for making the world swoon by simply being the tiny bundles of joy that they are. Cute, small, and playful, puppies give us plenty of reasons to...

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APA Survey: Pet Ownership Improves Mental Health, Dog and Cat Owners More Likely to Report Positive Effects

APA Survey: Pet Ownership Improves Mental Health, Dog and Cat Owners More Likely to Report Positive Effects

A new survey from the American Psychiatric Association (APA) has proven what most pet owners already know: having pets can significantly improve one’s mental health. Around 86 percent of the...

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The Belgian Malinois Is Declared as the Smartest Dog Breed

The Belgian Malinois Is Declared as the Smartest Dog Breed

After conducting cognitive tests on more than 1,000 specimens from 13 dog breeds that are known for their intellectual prowess, researchers at the University of Helsinki in Finland determined that...

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Surveys Reveal More American Households Currently Have Pets Than Children

Surveys Reveal More American Households Currently Have Pets Than Children

Current research has revealed that, at present, there are more households in the United States with pets than with children. According to a story by the National Association of Realtors,...

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Turkish Airlines Give Special Flights to Search-and-Rescue Dogs for Earthquake Response Efforts

Turkish Airlines Give Special Flights to Search-and-Rescue Dogs for Earthquake Response Efforts

The 7.8-magnitude earthquake that devastated Turkey and Syria last February 6, 2023, resulted in thousands of unfortunate losses and changed countless lives forever. Many brave souls took it upon themselves...

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Environment Can Influence How Dogs Dream, Study Shows

Environment Can Influence How Dogs Dream, Study Shows

No one can tell what exactly dogs are dreaming about, but researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) might have some insights about the way that dogs dream—and how...

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How to Manage a Home with Several Dogs

How to Manage a Home with Several Dogs

A multi-dog home means there’s twice as much fun and love to go around for everyone. It can also mean that pet management requires more effort compared to taking care...

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7 Tips for Increasing Your Dog's Water Intake

7 Tips for Increasing Your Dog's Water Intake

Just like us, dogs need to drink a lot of water to remain healthy and happy. In general, dogs need an ounce of water per pound of body weight, but...

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5 Things That Help Your Rescue Dog Feel at Home

5 Things That Help Your Rescue Dog Feel at Home

Taking in a rescue dog can be a life-changing experience for both you and the pup. Welcoming a new member into your family will surely liven up your household since...

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6 Habits That Encourage Your Dog to Be Sociable

6 Habits That Encourage Your Dog to Be Sociable

For your dog to live a happy and healthy life, you must allow them to socialize. When you properly introduce your pup to other humans and dogs, they’ll be more...

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