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12 Surprising Ways You Could Be Harming Your Dog

We all want to give your dogs the best care possible; after all, they are our best friends. But sometimes things we are doing (or not doing) can be causing harm to them without us thinking about it. Below are 12 ways you may be accidentally harming your pet. #1 – Not Brushing His Teeth I know, it’s not something you probably think about. But imagine if you never brushed your teeth?! Dental disease can even cause an infection to … Read more

Husky Comforts Kitten After Getting Shots At The Vet

For most pets, going to the vet is really scary. Well, who can blame them? It’s not pleasant getting poked by that scary needle. But it’s for their own good, so it has to be done. What we can do is to comfort them after they get their shots. Give them a reward or a treat or something. So when this Husky named Lilo saw her kitten friend, Rosie, getting shots at the vet, she can’t help but feel worried. … Read more

Ask A Dog Trainer: How Do I Get My Dog To Fetch?

To a lot of people, fetch is THE game to play with your dog. In fact, some people have a dog so they can go outside, get some fresh air and play fetch. Others like it because it can tire the dog out without costing you too much energy. However, not all dogs naturally fetch. In fact, many dogs, of all breeds, are not “into the fetch.” Or maybe your dog likes to chase the ball, but never brings it … Read more

Center For Homeless Youth Now Provides Free Vet Services For Their Pets

In Denver Colorado, there’s a safe place for homeless teens where they are given food, clothing, and a place to relax for a little while. This place is called Sox Place. Sox Place is founded in 2002, and it’s a safe place for homeless young people who have either ran away, have abusive parents, or have issues with substance abuse. But now it has become more than just that. Sox Place now provides free veterinary services to the pets of … Read more

Woman Saves Her Dog From The Crushing Jaws Of A 9-foot Python

Protecting a loved one requires no thought. It’s pure instinct. One cold morning in a quiet park, Stacy Tucker would find out just all too well what her instincts would lead her to do. Stacy had recently moved to Hong Kong for business. She loved the culture, the people and the amazing scenery. But what she loved most was sharing it all with the love of her life…her dog, Pippa. For the past 8 years, Stacy and Pippa had travelled … Read more

Two Men Stole This Puppy From A Little Boy. The Community Was Outraged. Then This Happened.

I think, the most terrifying thing that can happen to a little boy is for his dog to be stolen right in front of him. This is what happened to Khalik, a 10 year old boy whose pit bull pup was taken from him while he was walking the puppy by two men who sped off in a car after they chatted with him, then grabbed Boomer. The dog had been missing for nearly a month until one morning, while … Read more

5 Awkward Situations Perfect For Using The “I Wish I Could But My Dog…”Excuse

Sure, dogs can hold you down. Their lonesome puppy eyes can guilt you out of long weekends, spontaneous nights out, and even vacations. But the “pooch excuse” can also get you out of sticky social situations that you’d prefer to cut short or avoid altogether. Here, five common scenarios where having a dog particularly comes in handy: 1. Bailing On A Bad Date You’re a half hour into dinner when you realize you’re on the date from Hell. As your … Read more

With The Help Of Her Dog, Teen Takes A Stand Against Bullying In An Amazing Way

Brittney Monk is a 17-year-old girl in Sevier County Tennessee who was a victim of bullying. She loved animals and she loved to draw, and somehow her passions were criticized by her peers and this led to name-calling. Because of that, Brittney got really depressed and her mom decided to get her away from all the bullying and just have her home-schooled. But what really helped Brittney was her Jack Russell, named Dodge. When Brittney felt depressed and alone, Dodge was … Read more

Dog Owners Create Impressive Puzzle Toy To Help Stimulate Our Dogs’s Minds

All dogs need exercise. Regardless if your dog is an active one or the kind who just like to lay around, they also need some form of mental stimulation. Mental exercise has been found to be almost as critical as physical exercise. Dog owners Michelle Moy and Billy Shih designed and created a dog toy that can mentally stimulate their beloved Corgi, Odin–they called it the Odin Puzzle. The Odin puzzle has flaps where you can insert a treat. Your … Read more

Police Save Puppy Dumped In Trash Can, Find The Rest Of The Family Nearby

In Tampa Florida, police officers are looking for the person who threw a days-old puppy in the dumpster. It all began when a concerned citizen called 911 when she heard crying inside a trash can and discovered the runt of a litter of four puppies discarded and thrown away like garbage. The puppy was so small and when the she found it, the poor thing was inside a tied plastic bag. Luckily, the authorities acted quickly, or the puppy would’ve … Read more

This Puppy Was Going To Be Killed For Being Different. Love Saved Her.

When we are born, we’re all a little different. Some more so than others. Whether it’s eye color, size or shape, it’s our differences that make us who we are. They make us unique. But could you imagine loving a newborn any less because of something that made it different. Such was the case for one little puppy. Meet Deuce. After being born with just two legs, this playful pup was set to be euthanized. His original owners believed that … Read more

Deputy Rescues Stray Dog, Saves Him From Euthanization Through A Facebook Post

In Tampa Bay, a sheriff’s deputy saved a stray Pit Bull from being euthanized. Deputy Noah Johnson is used to finding these lost animals during his shift. And just recently, he came upon a stray Pit Bull wandering in an apartment complex. The poor thing was extremely emaciated that his rib cage and hip bones were clearly visible. The dog wasn’t aggressive and he was wagging his tail and seemed friendly. Deputy Johnson then took the dog to the closest … Read more

15 Images Of Dogs That Capture Their Inner Personalities Perfectly

Serena Hodson was born and raised in Central Hawkes Bay on New Zealand’s North Island. As an adult, she trained as a graphic designer and even had a career in advertising in London and Aukland. In 2006, she settled in Brisbane, Australia, where she currently live with her partner Neil, Simon (a British Bulldog) and Garfunkel (a French Bulldog). There, she was able to fulfill a lifelong dream and started photographing dogs as “a way to capture the humor of … Read more

Guilty Dog Adorably Asks Forgiveness From His Dad

We’ve seen a lot of videos of guilty dogs and we just adore the cute guilty faces they make when their human catches them doing something naughty. For us dog lovers, it’s just impossible to get mad at those apologetically guilty faces. But have you ever seen a dog who actually tries to apologize to his human? Well the dog in the video below not only gives his human the cute guilty face, but he also tries to apologize in … Read more

This Frenchie Has This Baby Rolling On The Floor Laughing (Literally!)

I’m sure we can all agree that dogs make great babysitters. Not only can they protect the baby, they are very good playmates too! Plus, dogs look so adorable when they try to watch over and play with the baby! And dogs can also show kids how to have a good time. And they’re the best at making them laugh! Just like the cute French Bulldog in the video below! This Frenchie named Rupert knows how to make the tiny … Read more

Pictures Of These Famous Pittie Brothers Will Abolutely Melt You

The Blue Boys, aka Darren and Phillip, are Brisbane, Australia’s fastest raising celebrities. At least, we think so! Photographed by their personal “paparazzi” mom, Jennifer McLean, these boys are taking Facebook and Instagram by storm with their natural cuteness and obviously sweet personality. And yes, they are pit bulls. Darren, four-and-a-half years old, lives for attention. McLean calls him “Captain Needy Pants” – he will do anything for cuddles, as well as head and shoulder massages. He even likes attention … Read more

These Laboratory Dogs Lived A Life Of Hell Until This Very Moment

Imagine spending your entire life in a metal cage. Never experiencing the warmth of the sun’s rays shining upon your face. Or feeling the sensation of grass under your bare feet. To not even be given a name, only a number tattooed on your ear. Such was the life for nine unlucky Beagles. But a life…it was not. The dogs were to be destroyed. They had served their purpose. No longer could they be used by the research lab. So … Read more

Couple’s “101 Dalmatians” Themed Engagement Shoot Is As Magical As The Movie

It’s perhaps one of Hollywood’s cutest meet-ups ever: when Roger and Anita fall in love, thanks to Pongo’s meddling at the beginning of Disney’s beloved classic, 101 Dalmatians. Tony Collier and Corinne Jones, newly engaged, wanted to do something special for their official photo shoot. Having met in 2009 at The University of Illinois, they both worked at Walt Disney World after graduation and they are both big Disney fans. “The concept was all Corinne and Tony’s idea,” Photographer and cousin to … Read more

Revolutionary new feeding method saves abandoned puppy

One could hardly imagine a mother denying her newborn a lifesaving meal, but sometimes, in nature, it happens. Such was the case with newborn pup Lilly Blossom. Too small to compete with the other, more aggressive pups, this Yorkie was pushed aside when it came time for feeding. Her cries for help went unanswered. Without a miracle, she would have surely died. Fortunately, her breeders, Adele and Claude Bisson, swung into action. In the past, they had tried syringes, eyedroppers … Read more

If Your Dog Only Knows One Command, This Should Be It

You may not want the next AKC Obedience Champion. You may not care if your dog Sits or Downs on command. Of if he jumps on you every time you come in the door. How much (or little) training you do with your dog is your choice. BUT There is one cue that every single dog without exception should know. COME! Why? Because it’s the one cue that can keep them from running away or getting lost, allows them to be … Read more

12 Dogs Totally Ready For Fall

It’s been a blazing hot summer and exceptionally dry to boot. In fact, most of the United States is experiencing record-breaking heat, wild fires and drought. Just as we’re beyond ready for some sweater weather, it appears our dogs are too. Fall just can’t get here soon enough! With a cool autumn comes the falling of leaves…and what’s better than jumping around through a giant pile!? Nothing, say these pups. #1 View post on imgur.com #2 View post on imgur.com … Read more

This Drummer Pug Will Be The Best Thing You See Today

We’ve seen a couple of videos of animals who just love music. They either have singing talents, or they have the skill in playing instruments. One very famous video of an animal playing an instrument is that cat who was playing a keyboard. That video now has over 41 million views! But the new generation is here! So move over keyboard cat! This drummer Pug is here to take over! This Pug looks so cool wearing his sunglasses as he’s … Read more

Dog Who Was Abused & Set On Fire Now Helps Veteran Cope With PTSD

Everyone, meet Phoenix–a Pit Bull who recovered after being set on fire by his previous owner, and is now helping a soldier cope with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. When Phoenix was just a pup, he was severely abused. His previous owner tied him to a tree, beat him badly, and even set him on fire. Despite all the horrible things that his scumbag owner did to him, he survived. Life has something special in store for Phoenix. He was rescued … Read more

They Found This Dog Living On The Streets And Took Him In- Wait Till You See Him Now

Bolinha is a stray dog who was found living in a gas station in Brazil. When his rescuers found him, they were shocked of how huge he was. Bolinha weighed 80 pounds. Bolinha was abandoned when he was a puppy. And since then, he’s been living in a gas station where was fed by motorists passing by. Because no one is there to look after his diet, Bolinha became obese with all the frequent feeding. He was so heavy that … Read more

8 Ways Your Dog Sets The Standard For A Healthy Relationship

They say that dogs are man’s best friend, but have you ever thought about how they exemplify how you should be treated in your romantic relationships, as well? We love dogs because of how much they enhance our lives, and as it turns out, some of their best traits are ones that we people look for in a life partner. Here are eight canine qualities that also help humans build happy, healthy relationships. 1. Trustworthiness The foundation of all relationships! Dogs depend on us … Read more

Coyotes Attack Small Dog And His German Shepherd Brother Saves His Life

A Chihuahua named Pepe was lucky to be alive after he was brutally attacked by Coyotes in his own backyard. Lucky for him, his best friend, a German Shepherd named Turbo, was there to save his life. Pepe was attacked by three Coyotes. The family heard Turbo barking so they went to check on their dogs. The family saw two or three Coyotes attacking Pepe. Turbo bravely defended his best friend. Pepe was alive, but he ended up having 37 … Read more

This Woman Runs A Shelter For Dogs With Disabilities In The Most Difficult Place On The Planet

The Milagros Perrunos dog shelter in Lima, Peru specializes in rescuing and taking care of dogs who are partially paralyzed after being hit by cars. Sara Morán is the woman who is running in the shelter, and she is relying solely on donations to help these poor dogs. Sara doesn’t profit from running the shelter, and the donations that the shelter gets are spent for the dogs’ food, toys, and wheelchairs. This shelter is doing such wonderful work. And now … Read more

What This Mom Gets When She Gets Home Is EXACTLY Why We Love Our Pups

Hey, stop stepping on my sunbeam, bozo! That’s…OMG! Is that mommy’s voice? It is! It’s mom, there she is! Mom’s back home, yippeeee!! Oh mom, we missed you! Daaaaaaad! Oh you’re still in the car…later! We missed your love, hugs and daily kisses for us and we miss kissing and hugging you too! We can’t wait to go walking with you and just chillin’ here in the house. We just can’t wait to be with you and dad, we truly … Read more

After Years Of Suffering From Abuse & Neglect This Dog Found Life At A High-Kill Shelter

This is the story of Nico. Nico is a Dogo Argentino who was rescued from the LA County Animal Shelter. For most dogs, especially those in a high-kill shelter, that would’ve been the end of them. But for Nico, that was where his life began. They didn’t know what exactly Nico went through for the first years in his life. However, there were scars all over his body–evidence that this poor dog had a horrible life dogfighting. But his life … Read more

Dog Who Took Bullet For Owner Needs A Forever Home

Do you remember the Hero Dog who saved his owner by taking a bullet to the head two years ago. When their home was invaded, Kiko fearless protected his owner from the intruders, who shot him in the head. Incredibly, this adorable pitty survived and became a known the world over. Read about Kiko’s amazing journey in the link in his bio from @thedodo He truly is a #Hero #Dog #welovepitbulls #pittylove #pitbullsofigstagram #adoptme #adoptabledog #adoptdontshop #recscuedog A photo posted by KingKiko … Read more

Disclaimer: This Little Girl & Her Doggie Soulmate Will Absolutely Steal Your Heart

Just like in the fairy tales, this princess suffered a tragedy before she got her happy ending. Siena, now four, grew up with a sweet long-haired Chihuahua named Rabbit, whom taught her a lot about how to treat a dog. Rabbit instantly fell for the little princess the day she came home from the hospital, and laid with her, cuddled with her, and even shared her car seat as Siena grew. A photo posted by Siena and Buddha (@cutieandthebeast) on Aug … Read more

This Dog Might Have Better Hair Than Anyone We Know

Name: Kuma. Breed: Pekingese-Shih Tzu mix. Cuteness level: Off the charts. Kuma, meaning “bear” in Japanese is taking Instagram by storm with her cuteness and insane fashion sense. Seriously, she dresses better than Taylor Swift on Oscar Night. A photo posted by もえむ (@moem_n) on Aug 12, 2015 at 8:55pm PDT A photo posted by もえむ (@moem_n) on Mar 14, 2015 at 12:18am PDT She also frequently channels Lady Gaga, with fashion looks all her own: A photo posted by … Read more

Lost Dog Recognizes Family In TV Report And Rescues Herself

In Kansas City Missouri, a couple’s lost dog rescued herself after she recognized her family on a Fox 4 report. The lost pup, a Bichon-Poodle named Tabitha, was walking with his owner, Alfred Schaefer. Alfred has Alzheimers, and they wandered off during their walk. When Alfred’s wife, Kelly, went looking for them, they were nowhere to be found. Fortunately, Alfred was found during that day, however, Tabitha was still missing. The couple was devastated. Tabitha was like a child to … Read more

Ask A Vet: Can Dogs Get Breast Cancer?

Dogs can get a lot of types of cancer, but we typically think of breast cancer as only for female humans. There are breast cancers for dogs too and we do have effective methods to diagnose and treat them. There are even ways to reduce your dog’s risk for breast cancer. Canines and other litter bearing mothers have multiple nipples (or teats) with which to nourish groups of offspring, so when you examine your dog for the possibility of breast … Read more

Tiny Puppy Tries So Hard To Find A Comfortable Position Beside Her Huge Friend

Are you looking for your daily dose of cuteness? Well we’ve got the video just for you! This one features a cute pup and her huge friend trying to take a nap together. And it’s probably the cutest thing you’ll see all week! In the video, you’ll see this wee little pup trying to get comfortable beside her giant friend. These two just love to cuddle, and they just look so adorable together! Especially the part when the pup rests … Read more

This Guy Has The Best Swim Team… Ever.

It’s summertime, and dog lovers everywhere are enjoying the sunny days with their dogs. We see a lot of beautiful summer photos, and awesome summer videos of people and their dogs having fun under the sun! And we never get tired of looking at them. But the video below is one of the best summer videos I’ve ever seen! This guy is having the best day ever! Why? Well he’s swimming with 12 Golden Retrievers! Yup, you got that right, … Read more

This Trainer Says Nothing Yet This Dog Follows The Cue On Every Card

Dogs can be taught a lot of things. They can be taught simple and basic tricks like sit and stay, and they can be taught more complicated stunts like walking on a tight rope. They can even be taught to do jobs like guiding the blind, or sniff out bombs. But can a dog be taught how to read? Well you’ll be surprised to see that a dog named Jordan is being trained to read commands! In the video below, … Read more

10 Foods Dogs Crave But Should Never Eat

Dogs will pretty much eat anything at any given time, but not all edible items are healthy. Even ingredients you see often in dog food and treats should either be given in cautious moderation or not at all. Despite their delicious taste and enticing smell, there are several food items that you should avoid when sharing table scraps or treats with your dog. #1 – Cooked Bones Cooked bones can be very dangerous for dogs to eat. Not only were … Read more

This Dog Was Hired To Snuggle With Children Who Have Been Victims Of Crimes

Being a victim of crime is very difficult. It’s very traumatic, stressful, and terrifying for the victims–it can take a toll on them. So the Delta County Prosecutor’s office went with this brilliant idea of having it’s first canine crime victim advocate to help comfort the crime victims, especially the children. Everyone, meet Charles–a calm, sweet, and adorable Labrador who is now in charge of making the victims of crime feel more comfortable. Charles is a very friendly and loving … Read more

Businesses Launch “Pup Parking” To Prevent Dogs Being Left In Hot Cars

With all the stories about dogs being left in hot cars (and soon it will be stories about dogs being left in cold cars), we are happy to hear that some businesses are looking out for the dogs of their customers by offering places to “park” your dog while you shop. IKEA, Germany I hope all IKEA stores adopt this amazing amenity post haste! For now, it looks like it’s just the IKEA in Germany that has created an amazing … Read more

Funny Dogs Pretend They Aren’t Watching Their Owners Eat

Does your dog stare at you when you eat? Most, if not all, dogs do that. Some of them even beg shamelessly, they stare at you with their puppy-dog eyes wishing that you’d give them even just one tiny bit! Well that’s just how dogs are. At least you don’t have to eat alone, right? But while some dogs are shameless in their begging, there are those who stare at the food, but then they quickly turn away when their … Read more

Want To Know How Your Dog Sees You And The World? Here You Go.

Everyday, we are woken up by the happy faces and kisses of our dogs. We feed them, take them outside to do their business, and take them for a walk. We love spoiling them and seeing them so happy. But have you ever wondered what it must be like for our dogs? What is it like for them as we do those routine activities? How do they see the world? BuzzFeed has created this video of how our dogs see … Read more

Even After Facing Abuse, This Dog Proves You Can’t Break Their Spirit

We love our dogs, and we do everything in our power to make them feel loved and wanted. Sometimes it’s hard not to spoil our dogs because they bring us joy in times of sadness, laughter when we’ve had a bad day, and simply because we are just better versions of ourself whenever they’re around. Although we choose our pets, dogs do not have the luxury of choosing their owners. While ours may be super satisfied, there are many dogs … Read more

This Dog Loves The Hot Tub More Than His Humans

Have you ever tried putting your dog in a hot tub? How do you think would he react to the bubbles and the vibrating water? I’ve never seen a dog who loves and enjoys the hot tub so much till I saw this video! Most dogs will probably just stand in the tub or try to swim. But not this dog! Cuzzie the dog just loves the jet in the hot tub against his back. He’s totally loving the feeling … Read more

Pittie Figures Out A Great Way To Get His Toddler’s Attention

Gemma is sure jealous of the iPad that Elliott is playing with today. All his attention is so focused on it and it’s really making her feel left out. So what’s a girl to do? She sure doesn’t want to fight with him nor sulk in one corner till he pays her some attention and besides, she wants his attention, NOW! Hmmmm…Gemma, you sure are one smart cookie! Yup, smother him with kisses – that’s sure to get any boy’s … Read more

Dog Gets A Taste Of Heaven, And Eats It Up!

What would your dog consider to be in “doggy heaven”? The dog park probably? Or maybe a pool full of balls? Or maybe a room full of his favorite things or his favorite food? The dog in the video below found his absolute heaven! This Boston Terrier named Oscar is lying in a bed of treats, and his whole body is covered with them! His mom is doing a photoshoot of him in a pile of treats, and Oscar loves … Read more

They Heard Something Crying In A Dilapidated Old Building And Rushed In To Help. What They Found Broke Their Hearts.

The entire team of Michigan Humane Society Rescue Officers were called out to the old, abandoned Highland Park municipal buildings to rescue a terrified Pit Bull that was near death – crying and starving. The voicemail said the dog sounded like it was stuck – the people could hear the dog howling but didn’t know where it was located. There were two massive buildings (the old fire station and the old courthouse) and it was silent when the team got … Read more

10 Precious Pooches That Had A Blast This Summer

It’s official, dogs know how to enjoy summer more than anyone else. These amazingly adorable images of dogs on Twitter living it up during #TheDogDaysofSummer will make you wish you were as cool as they are. #1 – Cooper Coolest dog around! Cooper enjoying the pool on a great sunny Sunday in Fresno! #Cali #dogsofsummer pic.twitter.com/HAuru12xht — Jessica Giglio (@CoachGiglio) May 3, 2015 #2 – Ice Cream Pup In case you were having a bad day here’s my dog eating … Read more

5 Safety Items Every Dog Owner Should Own

With dog ownership comes great responsibility, as we need to ensure our pet’s safety and happiness. Further, we need to make sure they’re good canine citizens that don’t cause trouble for our neighbors and family. People often wonder what items are necessary when owning a dog and there are hundreds of thousands of various dog-related items on the market. But which are really necessary? #1 – Identification There are many different types of identification available for your dog, so there … Read more

Two Large US Cities Ban Puppy Mill Pets In Pet Stores

This summer has been a great one in the fight to stop puppy mills, with two major cities in the United States ruling that no pet store can sell dogs or cats that come from commercial breeders. Instead, they may adopt out pets from local shelters or rescues. Pheonix, Arizona was the first, when a federal judge upheld the law after Puppies N’ Love challenged the law as “unconstitutional,” saying it was prohibiting interstate commerce. According to AZCentral.com, “The Puppies … Read more

Owners Catch Creature Moving In Dog’s Fur And Are Totally Surprised By What It Is Doing

It’s so cute and sweet that some dogs are very gentle with smaller animals. While some dogs love to chase them, there are others who are totally friendly with them. Just like that huge but gentle dog who let a squirrel hide a nut in his fur Smaller animals must really find dog hair fascinating and useful. In the video below, we see a bird who’s trying to make a nest out of a dog’s butt hair. And the senior … Read more