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• 9 Puppies Inducted into Guide Dog Program

  

  In a ceremony with all the pomp and circumstance of a high school graduation, nine Labrador Retriever puppies were inducted into the Guide Dogs of Texas Puppy... Read more

  Posted on 11 February 2013 HOME, PETS

• Warm Memories for Past Champions of Westminster

  

  J. R. and Stump were retired housemates and congenial bedfellows in Houston who shared a singular distinction: each won best in show at the Westminster Kennel... Read more

  Posted on 10 February 2013 HOME, PETS

• Dogs Are Smarter Than You Think, and Here’s Proof

  

  Brian Hare, founder of Duke University’s Canine Cognition Center, which researches the intelligence of dogs, knows his way around Fido’s brain. Read more

  Posted on 09 February 2013 HOME, PETS

• ‘Borg’ the Dog Helps Save Owner Hit by Car During Walk

  

  NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla. – Borg is a rambunctious Louisiana Catahoula Leopard dog. His owner says he’s affectionate, loving and now, he’s a hero. Read more

  Posted on 08 February 2013 HOME, PETS

• Starving Dog Goes Back for Puppies

  

  A stray border collie went looking for help and, when she found it, she went back for her puppies. ~ Courtesy of CNN Tags: dog helps puppies, puppy video,... Read more

  Posted on 07 February 2013 HOME, PETS

• The Uncommon Dog: Products for Pet Safety and Comfort

  

  The Uncommon Dog cares about canine safety and comfort by offering dog car seats and dog ramps. This thoughtful company treats dogs like family members, and the... Read more

  Posted on 06 February 2013 HOME, PETS

• Comfort Dog Visits Sandy Hook

  

  Just days after the Sandy Hook Elementary School shootings, a local 4-year-old golden retriever went to Newtown, Conn., to comfort grief-stricken... Read more

  Posted on 05 February 2013 HOME, PETS

• RIP: Barney Bush, Former First Dog

  

  Barney, the Scottish Terrier that accompanied former President George W. Bush through his entire two-term presidency, has died. He was 12 and a half years old. Read more

  Posted on 04 February 2013 HOME, PETS

• It’s Puppy Bowl Day

  Check out this short behind-the-scenes video of Puppy Bowl IX. ~ Courtesy of Parade Magazine Tags: Adoptable Dogs, Animal Planet, cute puppies, Puppy Read more

  Posted on 03 February 2013 HOME, PETS

• Most Popular Dog Breeds in U.S.

  

  The American Kennel Club has released its annual list of the most popular dogs in America. Once again the Labrador Retriever is number one. The Lab has topped... Read more

  Posted on 02 February 2013 HOME, PETS

• Puppy Bowl Sunday: Survival of the Cutest

  

  A visit to the whirlpool tub cool-down zone signals the endgame for Sunday’s Super Bowl competitors. But for the furry beasts of the annual Puppy Bowl, a jump i... Read more

  Posted on 01 February 2013 HOME, PETS

• Blind Sled Dog Thrives with Brother’s Help

  

  When Gonzo started tripping over his food dish three years ago, no one could explain or stop the Alaskan husky’s quickly advancing blindness. But a... Read more

  Posted on 31 January 2013 HOME, PETS

• Firefighters Save Dog’s Life

  

  Life-saving, dramatic rescues are what firefighters train for, and Bedford’s fire department was prepared for the task Tuesday. But they weren’t racing to save... Read more

  Posted on 30 January 2013 HOME, PETS

• Man (& Dog’s) Best Friend: Pup is a Real-life Lassie!

  

  There’s no danger too big for Tommy the dog. He may look like an excitable little fluff ball, but when his dog friend RJ was stuck in a ravine, he sprung into... Read more

  Posted on 29 January 2013 HOME, PETS

• Fifty’s Story: Fighting Breed-specific Legislation, 2 Legs at a Time

  

  Fifty’s story is hard to stomach, but I feel like the more I get it out there the more awareness it brings to the cause. Fifty was shot in 2007 in both of his... Read more

  Posted on 28 January 2013 HOME, PETS

• ‘Dog Days’ Ease Anxiety for Hospitalized Pregnant Women

  

  It can be a lonely existence for women who are pregnant and hospitalized on bed rest. Living away from loved ones can take a toll. Read more

  Posted on 27 January 2013 HOME, PETS

• D-o-g Helps Kids with Reading, Self-esteem

  

  Maya’s got a pretty cushy job. As she relaxes on a felt blanket in a corner classroom at Achievement First Bridgeport Academy in Connecticut, Maya listens to... Read more

  Posted on 26 January 2013 HOME, PETS

• Borrow a Dog with Seattle’s New City Dog Share

  

  Situation #1: You love your dog, but you’re at work all day. “I have a little miniature dachshund named Mochi,” says Seattle dog owner Josh Kerns. “He’s about... Read more

  Posted on 25 January 2013 HOME, PETS

• Golden Retrievers Key to Lifetime Dog Cancer Study

  

  When Jay Mesinger heard about a study seeking golden retrievers to help fight canine cancer, he immediately signed up 2-year-old Louie. Read more

  Posted on 24 January 2013 HOME, PETS

• Small Dog Takes on Coyote to Protect Puppy

  

  A dog that saved a 7-month-old puppy from a potential coyote attack will soon be available for adoption. The Helen Woodward Animal Center said the 2-year-old... Read more

  Posted on 23 January 2013 HOME, PETS