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BREAKING NEWS: Purina Issues Recall For Dog Food

Nestle Purina announced the voluntary recall of several Beneful and ProPlan wet dog food meals. The company issued the recall after their own internal testing found that some of their 10-ounce wet dog food tubs may not contain “the recommended level of added vitamins and minerals.” RELATED: The Complete Dog Food Guide: Nutrition, Ingredients, Feeding & How to Choose Products Affected The affected products were from one Purina facility on one production line in St. Joseph, Missouri, and were sold … Read more

Watch This Slow Motion Video Of A Dog Popping A Girl’s Water Balloon!

We know how playful dogs can be. They do the most unexpected things sometimes, so you gotta watch out or they’re gonna do something that will totally shock or surprise you! The dog in the video below caught his owner by surprise when they were playing outside. While the girl was holding a water balloon that she was about to throw, her dog suddenly jumped up and popped the water balloon in her hand! Everything was caught on camera and … Read more

Watch This Dog As He Repeatedly Slides Down An Icy Hill!

Snow can be so much fun–especially if you’re a dog! You can run around in it, catch snowballs, make snow angels, or simply just go sledding without the use of sleds at all! Yup, just like what this dog does in the video below! This pup just loves sliding down on the snowy hillside. And he doesn’t need a sled or any kind of equipment–he just uses his body! When he gets to the bottom, he climbs back up and slides back … Read more

A Woman Helped Save An Injured Terrier Who Was Hit By Car2,000 Miles Away

Laura took one look at Sophie’s picture and knew she had to save her. But how? She lived in Nashville, Tennessee, and Sophie was in Downey, California over 2,000 miles away! She was reading a story online about a small terrier that was hit by a car in Downey, California and left to die in the gutter when a Good Samaritan picked her up and took her to the local animal control. “It was that eye, that looking over that … Read more

These Littermates Reunite Every Year For A Dog Birthday Bash!

About two years ago, a golden-furred dog arrived at a shelter, pregnant with a litter of puppies. All of the puppies–along with mama pup, Sophie–were adopted into loving homes. The new pet parents ended up staying in touch, and get together every year to celebrate the puppies’ birthday! Reddit user skydart (aka actress/model/producer Chloe Dykstra) adopted the adorable Laika, and posted pictures of this year’s annual bash. “It’s the best day of my year,” says Chloe (aka skydart) on Imgur. Laika and Mom on their … Read more

3 New Products That Claim They Can Translate What Your Pet Is Thinking

Every pet person on Earth has wished they could know what their pet was thinking at some point. Why are they looking at me that way? What is my dog trying to say when he’s been whining for the past hour but won’t go to the bathroom? Why does my cat pace in front of the couch? Most of us have come to terms with the fact that we will never know the answers to these questions. Then there are those who … Read more

Watch This Happy Dog Make Snow Angels In The Backyard!

Does your dog love to play in the snow? We’ve seen dogs who go absolutely nuts when their humans take them out to play in the snow. We’ve seen them dive into it, we’ve seen them running around in excitement, and we’ve seen them sledding on it. But have you seen a dog trying to make snow angels? If not, then you’re about to! The dog in the video below loves snow, so when he sees some snow on the … Read more

Spring Is In The Air! Here Are 7 Tips For Dog-Friendly Planting

As the weather warms up, we all start thinking about spring planting. It’s one of the best things about the changes in season: new flowers, fresh grass and the promise of unexpected delights springing forth from the ground. But if you have a dog, spring can be frustrating and even heart-breaking as your dog tears up your new garden and makes a muddy mess of your yard. Kris Kiser, President & CEO of the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute is the … Read more

You Can Now Try Out The Latest Dog Products For Free! No, Seriously, For Free!

How many dog ads have you seen? I’m guessing, if you’re as passionate of a dog owner as I am, you see hundreds each month. Emails, pop-ups, commercials, all trying to sell you some new product that will change your dog’s life. I admit, I’ve even done product reviews on this very site! But I constantly find myself trying to tell you about some new great product I’ve found, saying to myself “I wish I could just send everyone a … Read more

Shelter Dogs Are Given A Chance To Shine As Ball Boys

Dogs are great at fetching. (It’s the “dropping” that they may have a little bit of a hard time with!) There are even some dogs who are so good at fetching, they were asked to fetch tennis balls for a professional tennis match last year! In Brazil, four shelter dogs were given a chance to shine and showcase their fetching skills when they were trained as “tennis ball dogs” for an exhibition match at the Brazil Open tournament. This year, they’ll employ … Read more

The Weird Things Couples Do With Their Dogs! Do You Do This Too?

Our dogs are our babies, so of course, we treat them like our very own child. Some people who don’t love dogs as much as we do may think we are crazy, and they will never understand. We love our dogs so much that we are willing (and we love) to spoil them, talk to them, and treat them like they’re humans. And it doesn’t matter how weird some people think we are. So talking about weird things we do … Read more

Think Your Kids Are Using Drugs? You Can Hire A Substance-Sniffing K9 Dog To Search

Ah, the angsty teenage years. This obligatory life stage causes a lot of anxiety in kids and parents alike. But while teens may be worried about social status and changing hormones, parents have other concerns on their minds: “Is my child safe? Is he hanging with the wrong crowd? Could she be into drugs? If the last question is weighing heavily on a parent’s mind, there’s a K9 service that can help provide answers. Opened in 2014, The Last Chance (TLC) Services offers … Read more

Disabled Pit Bull Plays With Rescued Street Dog

The dogs in the video below may have had a rough past, but they don’t let their rough past stop them from living happily in the present. In the video, you will see a disabled Pit Bull named Auggie playing happily with a rescued street dog named Brindy. Auggie was rescued from euthanization, and Brindy was once a street dog in Thailand. And now these two have a loving forever home! Check out the video below and see them play! … Read more

This Dog Keeps Airport Runways Safe & He Has The Coolest Attire Ever!

This dog is so much cooler than you! And, he has an awesome job too! Everyone, meet Piper, an 8-year-old Border Collie who works at the Cherry Capital Airport! Piper’s job is a serious one, he keeps the airport runways safe. He is in charge of clearing out the birds and the ducks, as well as rodents and other small mammals. Piper looks dapper as ever during a snow inspection today. This was our first snow event on duty and … Read more

This Excited Rescue Dog Will Dance For Food!

Dogs love treats. And boy do we love to spoil them. Some dogs would do anything for treats. Some are trained to perform tricks and they’d get a treat as reward. Bond is a rescue dog who just loves to eat!  What he does before meal time is very entertaining. This cutie will dance for food! Check out the video below: Awwww…who could ever resist that face and those moves! Share this video to your fellow dog lovers!

Just A Daddy Dog Toting His Pups Along With Him In A Backpack!

We’ve got a video that will have you smiling from ear to ear. This video may just be five seconds, but it’s definitely short and sweet! This daddy dog is about to cross the street, and you’ll notice that there’s something on his back. He’s carrying puppies in a backpack! Check out the adorable video below! Adorable mother dog takes her pups out…Got to get the kids to school…. Posted by Daily Express on Thursday, February 25, 2016 Awww…he’s got subWOOFers! … Read more

This Teen And Her Service Dog Wore Matching Formal Dresses For The School Dance!

Everyone knows that dogs are a girl’s best friend, but no duo proves this true like teen Erin Condrin and her service dog Lacey! Living in Queensland, Australia, 3-year-old Lacy is Erin’s constant companion. She writes on her Facebook page, Life with Lacey: “I have a rare connective tissue disorder called Classical Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, along with several secondary conditions. For me, these conditions pose a myriad of limitations – that’s where Lacey comes into play! Over the last 12 … Read more

Ask A Vet: What Is The Real Reason We Love Dogs?

“You’ve got the cutest little baby face” crooned many singers over the years, but do we really choose who we love based on their facial characteristics? A recent group of researchers thinks we do, at least for our dogs.¹ Dogs are descended from wolves, although our modern dog differs significantly from his lupine ancestor. ² Some people believe that wolves who were more tolerant to human presence took advantage of scavenging opportunities to become the dogs we know today. But then … Read more

THIS COULD SAVE YOUR DOG’S LIFE: Dog First Aid 101

Everyone knows that if there is something wrong your dog, you need to take him to the vet. But there are times when you are unable to get there, or when it might be too late by the time you arrive. For these times, it’s good to know some basic Dog First Aid, which could prevent further injury or even death until you can make it to your veterinary’s office. Dr. Carol Osborne, DVM, is a world-renowned integrative veterinarian and author. … Read more

This Adorable Dog Thinks He’s A Meerkat!

One of the reasons why we love our dogs so much is because they make us laugh. Their silly antics and their goofy faces always bring smiles and laughter in our lives. Now this one silly dog has caught our attention! He made us laugh and smile with the way he sits! Everyone, meet Dante–the dog who thinks he’s a meerkat! He’s so cute he has more than 28,000 followers on Instagram! A photo posted by @dante_the_staffy on Feb 29, … Read more

Anthropologist Confirms Bond Between Man & Dog Since The Ancient Times

Dogs are man’s best friend. But have you ever wondered how long man and dog have had that friendship? Robert Losey, an anthropologist from the University of Alberta in Canada, is studying the ancient bond between people and their canine companions. At an archaeological site, they found remains of a dog dating back 5,000 to 8,000 years. What was amazing about this find is that they found evidence that dogs were treated just like we treat them today–as friends, or … Read more

When This Boy Needed His Dog The Most, He Proved His Undying Loyalty

Luke is a 7-year-old with type 1 diabetes. When his blood sugar began to plummet while everyone was asleep (including him), none of the alarms were sounding, all tools intended to notify a family when the boy is in danger. But when the technology didn’t detect the blood sugar low, Black Lab Jedi, who is a trained diabetes alert dog (DAD), jumped on and off the bed where Luke and mom Dorrie Nuttall were sleeping, eventually laying on the woman until she was up. … Read more

DIY Peanut Butter Puppy Biscuits That Will Make Your Dog Love You Even More

This is a dog-friendly recipe but as always, check with your vet to make sure your dog has no allergies to the items in these biscuits. When using peanut butter, it is EXTREMELY important to make sure any peanut butter you use does not contain “xylitol,” as it is poisonous to dogs. It is an artificial ingredient and will be on the ingredient label. Peanut Butter Puppy Biscuits Ingredients: 1/2 Cup of water 1/2 Cup of Vegetable Oil 2 Eggs 3 … Read more

Couple Takes Their Dog Everywhere And Creates Amazing Photo Art

Hunter Lawrence and his wife Sarah have been traveling the globe for years. In 2010, Hunter went on a trip to Honduras where he discovered his love for photography. “I used a friend’s DSLR [digital single-lens reflex camera], and fell in love with the ability to convey a story and change someone’s life with something as simple as a picture,” Hunter told iHeartDogs. “After that trip, I was hooked.” Aspen, the couple’s four-year-old Golden Retriever, has traveled with them wherever … Read more

Beware Of These Top 10 Pet Toxins In Your Home

Every year, the ASPCA‘s (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) Animal Poison Control Center (APCC) reveals the items that caused the most pet poisonings in the previous year. Headquartered in Urbana, Illinois, the APCC handled 181,818 cases involving pets exposed to toxic substances in 2015. Nearly 16 percent of those calls (28,523 cases) were from owners whose pets accessed over-the-counter products intended for human use, putting this category at the top of the list. “We’ve seen numerous new vitamins, herbal supplements and joint … Read more

Ask A Dog Trainer: How To Help Dogs That Fixate

While many of us appreciate a dog with focus, especially when it comes to training, some dogs have a problem with too much focus. They will fixate on something until it becomes a reaction. For example, some dogs will stare at another dog walking by, which quickly becomes lunging and barking at the dog. For these dogs, we need to help them relax and learn to break their focus. Why? This will help your dog listen to you better in situations … Read more

Every Time This Puppy Yawns, He Lets Out The Cutest Howl!

Looking for your daily dose of cuteness? Well here it is! We’ve got just the cute video to make you smile today! Everyone, meet Mac the Shiba Inu pup! We love it when Mac yawns. Why? Well it’s because he lets out the cutest little howl every time he yawns! His humans say Mac does this especially when they get home from work or when it’s dinner time. Check out the video below and see Mac yawn and howl! Awwww…isn’t … Read more

Pit Bull Burn Survivor Adopted By The Firefighter Who Saved Him; Now, He’s A Fire Safety Dog!

Jake was only three weeks old when he was rescued from a burning shed. “I noticed there was some smoke coming from my neighbor’s yard,” firefighter Bill Lindler said in an interview with Bored Panda. “The residents were yelling their puppy was in the building. I ran back into my house, grabbed some firefighting gear, and ran across the street.” Luckily, the quick-thinking Lindler was able to save the pit bull puppy–but he still got badly burned. The scorches covered over three-quarters of Jake’s … Read more

Ask A Vet: Can Dogs Smell Fear?

Studies have shown that dogs are able to sniff emotions and dog lovers instinctively know it’s true. But did you know that dogs have asymmetrical noses when it comes to fear odors? The suggestion is that they can “feel” or perceive emotional scents differently depending on the source. If you are the source, your dog’s sensitivity is very different than other sources. Although studies in the past have reported asymmetries in the nostril use of dogs when sniffing various emotion based … Read more

Toronto Bans Pit Bulls And Their Dog Bites INCREASE

It’s been ten years since Ontario, Canada banned “pit bull-type breeds,” including Pit Bull Terriers, American Staffordshire Terriers, Staffordshire Bull Terriers and America Pit Bull Terriers. The law required any dog of this “type” to be kept muzzed or leashed in public and they had to be spayed or neutered within two months of the laws passing. In addition, no new pit bulls could be brought into the province. Attorney General Michael Bryant told the Ontario legislature in 2005: “If the Legislature votes … Read more

Dog Crashes A Semi-Truck When He Takes Over The Wheel

It was a strange sight when an unmanned semi-truck crashed into a tree and a parked car at a Kwik Trip gas station in Mankato, Minnesota. It was even stranger when a Labrador Retriever appeared in the driver’s side window. When the driver of this big rig left his truck idling and walked into a store, he had no idea that his co-pilot would cause so much trouble. The drive-happy doggy must have knocked the truck into gear, and unfortunately, he did not know how … Read more

Man Helps Shelter Dogs Find Homes By Giving Them Free Haircuts To Show Their Beauty

We’ve seen dogs rescued off the street whose fur are severely matted. And we just love how they transform after they get rescued, cleaned, and groomed. It’s like they transform to a totally different and beautiful dog! Once the dogs are cleaned and groomed, they become happier somehow. They look better and for sure, they feel better. A man named Mark Imhof knows that the transformation also helps the dogs. So to do his part in helping dogs, Mark gives … Read more

Couple Cancels Their Honeymoon To Rescue An Injured Stray Dog

If you were in the middle of your vacation with your loved one and you see a dog in desperate need of help, would you be bothered to stop all the fun you’re having to take time to help and save the dog? Well that’s exactly what newlyweds Nicole Marchment and Darren Budini did during their honeymoon! This amazing couple cancelled their honeymoon itinerary to rescue an injured dog they found while they were Thailand. The couple was honeymooning on … Read more

Meet Wesley–The Adorable Puppy Who Wears Braces!

For the past week, a puppy wearing braces has been popping on our Facebook newsfeed for a couple of times. This pup named Wesley has become so famous, because not a lot of people know that dogs can actually wear braces! Plus, Wesley is so cute we just can’t help but feature him! Thankfully, we found a video by BuzzFeed that tells us about Wesley’s story, including why and how he got his braces! Watch the video below to find … Read more

High School Shop Students Make Houses For Shelter Dogs And Feral Cats

Shop teacher Barry Stewart came up with a genius way to intermingle learning, creativity, and philanthropy all at once. While most students in shop class learn how to make things like wooden boxes and wall sconces, Stewart’s construction students learn how to make dog houses for local shelters and cat houses for feral felines. Posted by Friends of Jacksonville Animals, Inc. on Friday, February 12, 2016   The teacher got the idea 14 years ago when he was teaching in North Carolina. He … Read more

Watch What Happens When A Dog Meets A ROBOT Dog!

We’ve seen dogs go absolutely bonkers over a dog statue. Do you think they see the statue as a real dog? Well if they do, then I wonder what they’d think when they’d see a Robot Dog! The dog in the video below got the chance to see a Robot Dog face to face! This Robot Dog is the latest quadruped robot from Google’s Boston Dynamics group, and it’s the only one in civilian hands! Watch the video below and … Read more

Human Gives His Dog A Piggyback Ride When She Gets Tired From Their Walk

Dogs love to go for walks. They may have lots of stored energy, but they too can get tired from it. So when this guy’s Siberian Husky got tired from their walk, he was very willing to give her a piggyback ride! This Husky named Hana loves to go for walks, but she also loves piggyback rides. And lucky for her, her dad loves her so much to let her do both as their routine! Check out the video below! … Read more

AMAZING: This Woman Couldn’t Decide Which Dog To Adopt, So She Bought The Entire Shelter!

Danielle Eden, the cofounder of Dog Tales Rescue and Sanctuary, has visited many animal shelter all around the world. She has rescued many dogs from those shelters, especially the ones who needs help most. And she brings them to the Dog Tales Rescue and Sanctuary in Ontario. But her visit to a dog shelter in Israel was very different. Every dog in there was in dire need of help. It was by far the worst shelter she has ever seen. … Read more

Military Dog Adopted By Family Of Fallen Soldier; Final Promise Is Fulfilled

Sergeant Joshua Ashley, a 23-year-old marine, found comfort and companionship in his service dog Sirius while he was serving in Afghanistan. Tragically, the young soldier was killed by an improvised explosive device in July 2012, and he never made it back to his family in Rancho Cucamonga, California. Although Sirius was by his side, the German Shepherd survived.   Joshua’s mother Tammie Ashley explained that after serving, her son wanted to adopt the 4-year-old GSD. During their last conversation, Joshua asked his … Read more

Dog Waits For Weeks For His Murdered Owner To Come Home

For more than two weeks a loyal dog has been waiting for his owner to come home. He has waited for so long and he doesn’t understand why his human hasn’t come back yet. His owner, a convenience store clerk, was killed by armed robbers. But this poor dog didn’t know that his owner was murdered. So he just roams around the apartment complex, sits on the stairs, waiting for his owner to come back. The neighbors attempted to help … Read more

What To Look For In A Pet Sitter

Leaving your pet behind when you go on vacation can be stressful. Worrying about whether or not your best friend is being taken care of properly can actually ruin your time off work. The key to a stress- and worry-free trip without your pet is picking the right pet sitter. In honor of Professional Pet Sitters Week, we wanted to give you some tips on selecting a pet sitter that’s right for your pet. Certification – Do They Have it? … Read more

This Genius Company Is Turning Your Dog Into A Masterpiece

Let’s face it, no matter how crafty you are, you probably can’t paint like a pro. Art is one of the most classic ways to capture something; throughout history, we have captured great people and moments through art. But there is actually another way art can be used, as a memorial. Think about it, if you’ve ever toured a capital building or hall of fame you’ve seen paintings of famous folks that have been painted so that everyone who views the … Read more

10 High-Maintenance Breeds Who Are Totally Worth The Extra Effort!

Some breeds tend to be calm, gentle companions, and some are bursting with energy! The following breeds have traits that include high intelligence and energy, meaning that owners will have to make sure that these pups are adequately exercised and occupied to stay happy. These 10 dog breeds may keep their owners on their toes, but as long as their needs are met, their loyalty and companionship makes the extra effort totally worth it! 1. Siberian Husky This workhorse of a dog … Read more

Thief Steals Dogs’ Care Package Right Off Their Human’s Front Doorstep!

There are countless cases of humans stealing from other humans. But humans stealing from dogs? Now that’s lower than low. The thief in the video below has achieved a new kind of low after he stole a package of goods meant to be given for the dogs in that house. BarkBox delivered a very special package for the two lucky dogs–rescue mutts 10-year-old Buddy and 2 1/2 year-old Sherlock. The package was left at the doorstep by the mailman, but … Read more

Frightened Dog’s Transformation Will Have You In Tears

Benji was a homeless dog his whole life. When Hope For Paws received the call about him, founder Eldad Hagar and Lisa Chiarelli went out to find him. Having been on the street his whole life, he was very nervous of people. He ran when Eldad and Lisa approached. They went after him, trying to keep track of him, while keeping their snare ready to catch him if they got the opportunity. Fortunately, Benji made a “wrong turn” and endup … Read more

Thieves Return Dog They Stole From A Blind Man With An Apologetic Note Attached

A blind man in Beijing, China was reunited with his dog after it was returned by very thieves who stole the said dog. Tian Fengbo, the blind man who owns the dog, was so distressed when a stranger just suddenly snatched his guide dog from him on the street and sped away in a van. The incident happened to be recorded by a security camera that revealed the van’s license plate.   The dog named Qiaoqiao is one of only … Read more

Dog Who Thinks He’s A Baby Won’t Give Up His Pacifier

No matter how big our dogs get, they will always be our babies. And some dogs really act like big babies too. Some giant dogs still think of themselves as lap dogs. We even see some of them who loved to be carried like a baby! The dog in the video below still thinks of himself as a baby. When Max the dog found a pacifier, he popped it into his mouth and he refuses to give it back to … Read more

Watch What This Dog Does When His Human Eats Dinner

When you have a dog, you will never have to eat alone. No matter what time of day it is, as soon as your dog sees or hears you eating something, you can bet that they will be by your side almost instantly! Some dogs shamelessly beg for whatever it is you’re eating. But there are some who are very subtle in begging. And then there are also those dogs who pretend they’re not looking at you when you eat. … Read more

VICKtory Dog Documentary Available March 1

Beginning March 1, The Champions documentary, the inspirational story about the pit bull terriers rescued from the brutal fighting ring of NFL star Michael Vick, will be widely available for audiences everywhere to download directly from BestFriends.org and ChampionsDocumentary.com on March 1. The film will also be available for download on iTunes, Google Play, Amazon Video and VuDu. The Champions is a story of hope, redemption and second chances – chronicling the work of animal welfare organizations like Best Friends Animal Society, the only national animal welfare organization … Read more

Shelter Dog Doesn’t Want To Go Back To The Shelter After A Volunteer Takes Him For An Outing

Can you imagine what it must be like for a dog living in a shelter? It must be a lonely life, even if there are volunteers who give you some love every now and then, the dogs must be craving for attention and affection. So when this dog named Marshmallow was taken outside by a shelter volunteer, he didn’t want to go back to the shelter. He climbed onto the volunteer’s lap and fell asleep right there. He just wanted … Read more

American Humane Association PAWSCARs Winners

Not impressed with this year’s Oscars? Don’t worry, the PAWSCARs are what it’s all about anyway! The American Humane Association revealed the REAL winners of this year’s top acting awards with the PAWSCARS, honoring the top animal stars in film and television. Hosted by TV superstar Pauley Perrette and Lou Wegner, the 2016 American Humane Association PAWSCARS are now available for viewing online at www.americanhumane.org. “Animal stars are some of America’s most treasured institutions, and our PAWSCARS Awards pay tribute to the best furry, … Read more