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9 Of The Most Dog-Friendly Cities In The U.S.

There are plenty of lists that rank the “dog-friendliest” cities in the United States. While different sites vary on what locations made the cut, there are some cities that placed amongst top contenders time and time again. Based on reappearing mentions in at least two of these articles published by Forbes, Huffington Post, Livability, and One Green Planet, here are the 9 dog-friendliest cities in the U.S. (in no particular order). 1. Portland, OR – The votes for Portland are almost unanimous! A walkable city, Portland has a whopping 32 off-leash dog parks, the 4-mile Powell … Read more

Non-Profit Pet Groomer Travels To Shelters To Save Lives

Chuck Rubin is an animal lover. He lives on a farm with horses, alpacas, donkeys, chickens, and of course dogs and cats. 20 years ago, he started a labor of love: pulling dogs from shelters and grooming them, one by one. He would give them a bath and a professional groom job, and then give them back to the shelter to find their forever home. “For me, it was enough that I got to kiss and hug them, and make … Read more

Former Guard Dog Whose Nose Was Cut Off Finds A Foster Family Who Showers Him With Love

Everyone, meet Anubis! Anubis used to be a guard dog on a certain property in Cairo. And just like any good guard dogs, Anubis would bark at the people who get too close to the property. However there are some really bad people in that area. They tried to break in to the property. So Anubis, being the good guard dog that he is, barked at them. Those cruel people then cut off Anubis’ nose. Anubis was left without a … Read more

Dog Left Tied Outside In Freezing Temperatures Thanks His Rescuer With Kisses!

A picture posted on the Parsippany Police Department’s Facebook page shows a grateful Pit Bull giving a police officer a kiss from the backseat of his squad car. While most people are hunkered down in the midst of the historic blizzard that’s hit the east coast, one dog was left to fend for himself in the elements. Apparently the Pittie’s former owner decided that the late-January day, with the temperature and wind chill dipping far below freezing, was the best time to … Read more

Happy Pooch Photos That Will Make Your Day

Alex Cearns, the talented photographer from Perth, Australia that brought us the Zen Dog series has just released her new works and they are pawsome! Cearns is one of Australia’s leading professional pet and wildlife photographers and the Creative Director of Houndstooth Studio. With more than 50 awards and accolades to her name since 2008, she specializes in crafting exquisite animal portraits that intrinsically capture the joy people find in animals. Each year, she photographs over 800 beloved pet dogs in her studio … Read more

8 Valentine’s Day Gifts That Are Guranteed To Impress Any True Dog Lover

Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching and if you’ve been in the stores lately, then you know it’s just a bunch of the same old heart-shaped chocolate and pink teddy bears. If your loved one is a dog lover, than these types of gifts are probably not what he or she is hoping for on February 14th. Lucky for you, we’ve rounded up some awesome Valentine’s Days gifts for the dog lover in your life. #1 – Couture Poop Bag Wristlet The unique … Read more

Two Dogs Were Seen Running On A Freeway, Watch What The Other Drivers Do To Save Them

Two dogs, a German Shepherd and a Boxer, were seen running in the middle of a busy freeway on Saturday near Azuza, California. In an effort to save the dogs from being run over, several motorists stopped and tried to corral the dogs with their cars. Some drivers got out of their own cars and risked their own safety to save the two dogs. Rochelle Vargas, one of the motorists who stopped to save the dogs, told NBC Los Angeles, … Read more

Watch How Excited This Dog Is When He Meets His Baby Sister For The First Time

One of the most exciting moments in a dog owner’s life is having the dog meet the newborn baby for the very first time. You just don’t know how your dog would react. But most dogs we’ve seen would instantly fall in love and become very protective of their tiny humans. Now this Chihuahua named Milo is about to meet his baby sister. And you will see just how excited and happy he is to meet the newest member of … Read more

My Vet Says My Dog Has A Terminal Illness. What Can I Do?

Everyone will see the end of their life. Our dogs are no exception. But our dogs are lucky because they have us to depend on as stewards of their care. If your dog has a terminal illness, it will fall to you to face this challenge. Peace, dignity and pain free existence are all a part of this journey that we must champion for our dogs. There are some important considerations if you are a dog’s hospice guardian. First, set … Read more

Watch This Dog Show Off Her Amazing Dive Form!

Do you guys remember Christy the Westie? She’s that adorable little dog who just loves to swim! We saw that video of her looking outside the door so excitedly and when the door opened she bolted out the door and dove into the pool. Now here’s another video of that adorable little swimmer! In this video Christy shows us her amazing dive form! Check out the video below! Wow! Just look at that dive! Perfect! I’d give this cutie a … Read more

Pro Recommended Dental Products To Fight Doggy Breath

Think “doggy breath” is just part of owning a dog? Dr. Brook A. Niemiec, is a Board Certified specialist in Veterinary Dentistry by the American Veterinary Dental College as well as the European Veterinary Dental College. He is not only a former President of the Academy of Veterinary Dentistry, but is Chief of Staff of Southern California Veterinary Dental Specialties, as well as an author of several veterinary books and articles. To say he knows about canine dental hygiene is … Read more

Veterinary Tips For Keeping Pets Safe In Sub-Zero Weather And Snowstorms

Although your furry friend may have a nice fur coat, it doesn’t mean that dogs and cats are not susceptible to frostbite and hypothermia. Even when your dog acts like he is fine outside, he can get cold quicker than you think – make him come inside if necessary. Just like a kid playing the in snow, they don’t always know what’s good for them! Of course, cat owners tend to not have that problem, but if you do have … Read more

Rescue Dog Goes Nuts When His Dad Comes Home

One of the best things about having a dog is knowing that when you get home, somebody is gonna be so happy to see you. Dogs give the best welcome home greetings ever. That warm and happy greeting just shows just how much they love you. In the video below, you will see a dog welcoming his human home. This Staffordshire terrier named Patch was adopted by his humans from the Scottish SPCA last year. Ever since then Patch has … Read more

Jessica Chastain’s Instagram Followers Help Locate Her Grandmother’s Stolen Dog

Movie star Jessica Chastain looked to her social media fans to help find her grandmother’s missing dog! After Livvy the pooch got stolen during a visit to a McDonald’s, Chastain posted this plea on Instagram: “My grandma’s dog, Livvy, was stolen last night from McDonald’s at 2565 Springs Rd Vallejo, CA. Please forward this to anyone you know in CA. There is a REWARD for [Livvy’s] safe return. For those of you who love animals, you must understand how devastated my grandma is. Please help.” … Read more

Instead Of Getting Birthday Presents, This Boy Chose To Raise Money For The Animal Shelter

When kids celebrate their birthdays, they usually have a party, complete with cake, party food, and presents! Yep, a kid’s birthday party is not complete without the birthday presents. But that’s not the case for this amazing 8-year-old who gave up having birthday presents, and chose to help animals with his birthday money instead. This generous kid’s name is Benjamin Walker, and he lives in Fort Worth, Texas. We are so honored that Benjamin, and other generous kids like him, … Read more

This Dog Has A Big Problem: He Couldn’t Figure Out How To Fit His Stick Through The Door!

There are many challenges that dogs face in their lives. And one of the biggest struggles that almost every dog goes through is figuring out how to get something huge or wide through a narrow door. The dog in the video below is facing that big problem. This dog has is carrying a stick in his mouth and he just can’t figure out how to get it through the door. His humans aren’t very helpful either! Check out the video … Read more

Loyal Dog In Search Of His Owner Who Died, Refuses To Leave The Hospital

It has been three months since his owner died during surgery, but this dog in Argentina just refuses to leave the hospital. The dog last saw his owner leaving room 404 at the Río Cuarto’s San Antonio De Padua Hospital three months ago. And since then, he has been searching for his owner, waiting for him to come back. The staff at the hospital tried to remove him from the hospital facilities, but somehow he always comes back and goes … Read more

Dog At The Vet Clinic Doesn’t Want To Get A Shot. Watch How He Tries To Get Away.

Does your dog behave well at the vet? Well it’s no surprise that some dogs hate the vet. It’s sort of like taking the kids to the dentist. I’m pretty sure you can still remember how you felt like when you were a child visiting the dentist or the doctor, knowing that there maybe needles there waiting for you. In the video below, you can see a dog at the vet. And it appears that this dog is about to … Read more

Dog Accidentally Enters Half-Marathon…And Finishes In 7th Place!

Ludivine the hound dog hadn’t exactly trained to run a half-marathon in her hometown of Elkmont, Alabama, but when she saw a crowd of jubilant joggers, she couldn’t help but join in the fun! Owner April Hamlin let her hound out to potty, like she did every day. Ludivine, ever the social butterfly, is well known around her small town (population: around 400) and often wanders about greeting neighbors. But on the day of the Elkmont Half-Marathon, the happy hound must have … Read more

Top 10 Dogs That Help Fight Depression

While we’d argue that any sweet and lovable dog will undoubtedly make you happier and less stressed, some breeds tend to be especially cheerful, affectionate, and optimistic. If you’ve got a case of the blues, a canine companion may be just what the doctor ordered. Think about it: dog owners spend more time outside, have increased LPD’s (laughs per day) due to their dog’s silly antics, and provide the most loyal friendship in existance. Here are 10 particularly dopamine-inducing dog breeds who will bring sunshine to all your cloudy days. (Note: This … Read more

Man Who Tried To Save His Dogs From His Burning Home Gets Arrested

If you see your house burning, and you know that your beloved dog is still trapped inside, would you try to rush into your burning home to save them? Well, that’s exactly what Wendell Joyner, a 58-year-old man from Florida, did. But instead of being able to save his dogs, he ended up in jail. The incident happened in Brevard County, Florida at around 5 am. The owner of the home, Wendell Joyner, already gotten out of the house, but … Read more

Stray Dog That Was Living In An Abandoned Car Now Has A Loving Home

In May of 2013, the veterinary team from Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Kanab, Utah, was helping Soul Dog Rescue, a nonprofit animal rescue organization that provides low-cost or free spay/neuter for dogs in their area, mainly on Indian Reservations. On this visit, the group met a very special dog – Tinkerbelle. Tinkerbelle was being cared for by a kind Native American family who said she was living in an abandoned car with other homeless dogs. The family had not … Read more

10 Reasons We Want Someone To Open A Dog Café

It’s a new year, which means people are planning their resolutions. Is yours to start a dog-based business, but you aren’t sure what kind you want? There are lots of dog groomers, pet supply stores and the like. So you are probably thinking you want something different. If so, we think someone needs to open a dog café! We have 10 reasons (some silly, some serious) on why someone should open a dog café in 2016. Would you go to … Read more

Rescuers Save Puppies Stuck In A Pipe Inside A Crumbling House

We really admire people who go out of their way and risk their lives to save animals in need. Just like the rescuers in the video below. The rescue happened in Washington Park, St. Louis. Three puppies are inside a crumbling house that may go down any time. The rescuers bravely entered the house, dodged falling ceilings, and dug through the floors to save the poor pups. Watch the rescue video below! Puppy Rescued From PipeAll he needed was a … Read more

Only Human: A Veterinarian Shares Her Secrets

Guess what! Veterinarians are humans too. We give you advice and we know the right recommendations, but sometimes being human trumps being a veterinarian. It might make you feel better to know that we face the same struggles you do. Here are some things that you might not expect from me: I forget to brush my dog’s teeth. A dog’s teeth should be brushed every day. Dental plaque can become dental tartar in 36 hours, so it is best to … Read more

Monkey Saves Puppy From The Streets Of India

In Rode, India, an unlikely pair have become famous for their adorable parent/child relationship. Both strays, a rhesus macaque and a tiny brown and white puppy have been seen everywhere together. The monkey seems to have a adopted the pooch as his baby, protecting him from the dangers of life on the streets. Without his protector, it’s hard to tell how the pup would’ve survived all alone. Posted by The Logical Indian on Wednesday, January 13, 2016 The paternal primate defends the pup from … Read more

Feisty Frenchie Likes To Ride On The Wild Side!

Are you into biker guys? Wait ’til you meet Ollie! This five-year-old Frenchie loves to ride on the wild side with parents Julian and Gladyz Montoya. The cool couple have been cruisers for forty years, and when they adopted Ollie, they didn’t want to leave him home while they went on their adventures. So they found a solution: The Pet Palace, a motorcycle attachment specifically designed for small pets.   A photo posted by Ollie (@ollieishandsome) on Sep 7, 2015 at 3:25pm … Read more

This Dog Is Not Ashamed To Show Which Of His Humans He Loves The Most!

Among the people in your house, do you think you are your dog’s favorite person? I think dogs can play favorites. There’s that one person in the house that they love the most. And that can be apparent when the dog welcomes his/her humans home. Just like what happened in the video below! In the video, a couple just came home, and the guy opens the door. As soon as the door is opened, the dog ran straight to the … Read more

Abandoned Street Dog Receives A Life-Saving Transformation

Joey, who was abandoned to the streets had lost all hope until one hair cut changed his life. Joey was found wandering the streets of Orange County, California only three months ago when OC Animal Care, an animal shelter that promotes responsible pet ownership through public education, community outreach programs and shelter events, picked him up. His hair had been heavily matted and dirty from neglect. He was found at a common dumping ground for dogs so likely he once … Read more

Chained Dog Surrounded By Vultures Finally Rescued

This poor dog named Lilo was tethered to a tree with a cable and living inside a plastic dog house. But it wasn’t until vultures came and surrounded poor Lilo when someone finally came to rescue her. It was December 2014 when the neighbors called the Guilford County Animal Control in Greensboro, North Carolina after they saw Lilo the Pit Bull surrounded by vultures. While some dogs would chase birds away, Lilo just stayed inside her small plastic dog house, … Read more

Watch This Dog Trying To Break Up A Rooster Fight

Is your dog friendly with chickens or roosters? We’ve seen some dogs who are totally friendly and gentle with other animals. But we’ve never seen a dog try to break up a rooster fight. Well not until we saw the video below. In the video below, you will see a dog trying to prevent a fight between two roosters. If this dog could talk he’d probably say, “Come on man, he’s not worth it.” However he was unsuccessful in trying … Read more

Dog Discarded With Old Couch Is About To Celebrate His First Anniversary In His Forever Home!

In January of 2015, a family in Phoenix, Arizona cleaned out their house as they moved, leaving an old couch on the curb…along with the family dog. After they’d left, a neighbor came home to see the lonely three-year-old Pit Bull, named Brownie, nestled in the haphazard cushions of the couch, waiting for his family to come back for him. But they were already long gone. As a new family moved into the house, the presumably bewildered neighbor asked if the dog happened to … Read more

This Smart Dog Does Everything His Human Tells Him So They Can Play Frisbee!

This dog named Jackson wants to play Frisbee with his human. But for him to do that, he has to do and prepare some things. So Jackson listens to his human and he does everything he tells him to. At first, you’ll see him open the door from the outside, and then he closes the door behind him. He then gets the remote for his human, and then he goes searching for his frisbee. Then his human tells him to … Read more

All About German Shepherds: 8 Things You May Not Have Known

German Shepherd dogs–aka, GSD’s–are one of America’s canine sweethearts. From the famous Rin-Tin-Tin to your local police dog, to your next-door neighbor’s pup (or maybe there’s one in your own backyard!), we see these pooches everywhere, and for good reason. A versatile breed, these dogs are loyal, protective, intelligent, and lovable, possessing a myriad of desirable traits that you’d think would be impossible to exist in the same dog. Whether you’re curious to learn of the GSD’s many talents or are considering adopting one into your … Read more

This Dog Goes Straight To Sleep When His Mom Sings Him A Lullaby

Do you tuck your dogs in when it’s time for bed? Do you kiss them good night too? We love our dogs so much we treat them like our kids. Some dog owners would even sing a lullaby to their dogs. Just like the woman in the video below. Tia, a 5-year-old Staffy, is so loved by her mom that she gets to be treated like a baby. Since she was young, her mom has been singing her a lullaby … Read more

Your Top 5 Dog Training Questions Answered

Since January is #NationalTrainYourDogMonth, we went on Facebook and asked our readers what one question they wished a dog trainer would answer. The response was incredible! We received lots of great questions. Many of you had the same concerns, which can sometimes help – just to know someone else is in your boat, so to speak. We went through the questions and rounded up the “most asked” to answer here. And remember no dog is too old to learn something new or … Read more

Puppy Unable To Walk Surrendered By Breeder Is Now Recovering In A Baby Bouncer

Meet Bueller–a two-month-old puppy who was surrendered to the Sacramento Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SSPCA) by a breeder because he is suffering from Swimmer’s Syndrome–a genetic defect. Bueller has never been taken to the vet. The muscles in his rear limbs are too weak that he cannot walk; he cannot even stand. So unlike other normal puppies who run around and play, Bueller just lays on his stomach, with his legs splayed out. Meet Bueller.This 8 … Read more

Little Shelter Dog “Prays” For A New Home…And Gets It!

It seems that Oliver the two-year-old Chihuahua never lost faith when it came to finding a family during his time at the Baldwin Park Animal Shelter in California. And lucky for him, photography hobbyist John Hwang caught the sweet pose on camera. “Every time I tried to get up and move away from the kennel, he’d [get] up on his hind legs and kept putting his paws together, as if he was begging me to help him,” Hwang told ABC News. http://animalcare.lacounty.gov/wps/portal/acc/our_animals/detail?animalID=A4910211Animal ID: … Read more

Lost Little Girl Survived & Rescued From The Wilderness, Thanks To Her Loyal Pup

Dogs are the most loyal creatures on earth. They will protect us and do their best to help us no matter what. And dogs are never to young to be heroes. A puppy named Naida helped save a little girl who got herself lost in the wilderness of Siberia. The woods are infested with wolves and bears, but miraculously the little girl was safe. It all started when the girl’s father, Rodion Chikitova, went for a trip to his native … Read more

Watch This Adorable Dog Couple Fostering 5 Little Kittens

Is your dog friendly with cats? Some dogs are so friendly with other small animals, they even adopt them as their very own. Just like the Dalmatian couple in the video below. According to Rumble user Jennypogue, these Dalmatians named Louie and Lady are professionals when it comes to raising and nurturing foster kittens. Watch the video below and see them caring for the tiny kittens that they are fostering! Source: Dalmatian couple adopts 5 foster kittens by Jennypogue on … Read more

Watch This Woman’s Emotional Farewell To Her Foster Dog

We really admire people who open their doors and their hearts to foster dogs. They take care of the dogs, give them love and a home while they are waiting to get adopted to their forever home. That kind of generosity is something we absolutely admire. But when you foster a dog, there’s a possibility of falling in love with the dog and getting attached to them. Saying goodbye to them can be very hard. That’s why some dogs are … Read more

Woman Quits Job On Wall Street To Rescue & Rehabilitate Dogs From Kill Shelters

Everyone, meet Eva Armstrong–a woman who left her job on Wall Street so she could rescue and rehabilitate dogs from kill shelters. Eva used to be a career woman and workaholic, always looking for more money. But then she realized that she didn’t care about all the money in the world. She discovered what her true calling was–being with dogs and taking care of them.   So Eva decided to quit her job and do something more fulfilling. She now has a farm that … Read more

UPDATE: Elderly Couple Devastated After Losing Dog To New Family…But Now They’ve Been Reunited!

Update 2/23/16: After this story sparked outrage, the family who adopted Tipsy returned her to her original owners! Hear more on Inside Edition. Original story: An elderly couple has finally found their beloved eight-year-old Sheltie after she went missing in early December. However, 71-year-old Sharon Robinson and her 73-year-old husband still await a happy reunion; their dog, Tipsy, has been adopted by another family–and they refuse to give her back. The Robinsons were in Boston when they found out Tipsy had gone missing from … Read more

Judge Lays Down The Hammer On Woman Who Forced Her Dog To Live In Filth

This judge is known for giving sentences that are rather creative. Judge Michael A. Cicconetti of the Painesville Municipal Court in Ohio thought that an accused pet owner should get a taste of her own medicine. Her dog had been forced to live in disgustingly dirty conditions, so Judge Cicconetti figured the best way to punish her was for her to suffer the way her poor pup had: by spending some quality time in a rotten, reeking garbage dump. We hope this … Read more

This Dog May Be In A Wheelchair, But That Doesn’t Stop Him From Going Skiing!

There are so many fun things to do in the snow. You can build a snowman, have a snowball fight, or you can go skiing! It’s not just humans who love to have fun in the snow, dogs love snow too! And the Border Collie in the video below won’t let his deformity stop him from having fun! Roosevelt the Border Collie has malformed legs. And thanks to his foster family and the New England Border Collie Rescue (NEBCR), along … Read more

14 Dogs Who Helped Their Human Parents Make Pregnancy Announcements!

We dog owners consider our pups to be part of the family, so it only makes sense that when it starts to grow, they’re involved in sharing the big news. For many couples, their dog is their first “baby,” and they’ll always have a piece of their human’s hearts. When a new human comes along, it means exciting changes for the fur family members, too (and they know something big is about to happen)! Here are 14 adorable pregnancy announcements where the pups get to steal the show. … Read more

When She Saw The State Of This Unwanted Dog, This Woman Dropped Everything To Save Him

Darlene was getting a manicure from her usual nail technician – a woman she liked and had been visiting for years. The woman told her about her son’s unwanted puppy, a dog he refused to provide food, water and shelter for. Darlene assumed the technician was feeding the dog when in fact Smokey was slowly being starved to death. The manicurist finally confessed that she wanted to “put the dog down” but didn’t want to pay the $200 fee to … Read more

Nothing Can Stop This Determined Corgi From Getting His Favorite Toy

Does your dog have a favorite toy? Most dogs have a favorite toy that they want to play with all the time. Some are so attached to their favorite toys they even sleep beside them! Now this adorable Corgi named Cooper loves his toy and he’s determined to get it from the other side of the door. Watch the video below and see how Cooper retrieves his toy without opening the door! LOL! Great job, Cooper! You really love that … Read more

This Dog Just Doesn’t Want To Go Outside

We all have one of those lazy days. There are just those days when we just don’t feel like getting up and getting out of bed at all. And it’s not just humans who have those lazy days, dogs have them too! The dog in the video below is having one of those lazy days. Perhaps the cold weather is also a factor, because this dog just doesn’t want to go outside and go potty. He just refuses to get … Read more

Dog Who Helped Save His Owner From A Heart Attack Is Looking For A Forever Home

Everyone, meet Dose–a hero dog who helped save his owner from a heart attack. But now, Dose is homeless and he’s looking for a forever home. Dose is a 7-year-old Bully mix and he spent a year at the Citrus County Animal shelter waiting for someone to adopt him. He then he finally got adopted, however he only spent hours in what was to be his forever home. His new owner suffered a heart attack and collapsed. Dose licked the … Read more

Woman Accidentally Becomes A Dog Sitter For A Complete Stranger Headed To Prison

When Jo Jarvis hailed a cab to make her dinner reservation in Manhattan, she had not idea what was about to happen. As she began to climb into the taxi, a stranger in an oversized coat approached her with an offer. Although Jarvis had no desire for pleasantries on the freezing cold night, his question captured her attention. “Will you buy my dog, she’s $100?” he asked, peeling back one side of his coat to uncover a pair of big glassy eyes in a … Read more