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• Rescue Dog Nominated for American Kennel Club Award

  

  When Chris and Susan Johnson adopted their German shepherd Spike from an animal shelter five years ago, they weren’t sure whether he would have the drive... Read more

  Posted on 17 July 2012 HOME, PETS

• Dog Found With Porcupine Quills in Her Face Gets Rescued

  

  On May 29th, one of the beloved long-term dogs in our rescue organization died. Her name was Emmy and she was a German Shepherd mix. Read more

  Posted on 16 July 2012 HOME, PETS

• Dog Wedding of the Century

  

  A wealthy animal rights activist is breaking the Guinness World Record for the most expensive animal wedding with a “fairy tail” fete for her pooch at the... Read more

  Posted on 15 July 2012 HOME, PETS

• Tips for Owning a Show Dog

  

  Owning a show dog is kind of like having a child on a traveling soccer team who just happens to also be a prima ballerina. Not only do owning and showing a dog... Read more

  Posted on 14 July 2012 HOME, PETS

• Best Dog-friendly Destinations

  

  If you’re looking for cities your dog can enjoy with you this summer, check out this list. Aspen, Colo. Aspen is a stunning year-round haven boasting a myriad o... Read more

  Posted on 13 July 2012 HOME, PETS

• Dogs Make Excellent Workout Buddies

  

  If you lack motivation to exercise and need a dedicated workout partner to encourage you, get a dog.Michael Hutchinson has lost 35 pounds working out alongside... Read more

  Posted on 12 July 2012 HOME, PETS

• Babies in Dog-owning Families May Be Healthier

  

  Dogs are no longer just man’s best friend. The furry family members may also protect infants against breathing problems and infections, a new study suggests. Read more

  Posted on 11 July 2012 HOME, PETS

• Dog’s Amazing Survival Helps Save Other Abused Animals

  A dog that survived an attempted drowning has become an inspiration to the staff at a Georgetown animal shelter.The dog is getting better every day, after she... Read more

  Posted on 10 July 2012 HOME, PETS

• Dogs May Mourn as Deeply as Humans Do

  

  Jon Tumilson’s dog, Hawkeye, was an important part of his life And, as it turns out, Tumilson was an important part of Hawkeye’s life. After the Navy SEAL was... Read more

  Posted on 10 July 2012 HOME, PETS

• Beware of the “Smart” Dogs

  

  I have a 30-pound Pembroke Welsh Corgi named Ein who has been… challenging. Like most herding dogs, Ein is very intelligent.  Unlike the stereotypical man’s bes... Read more

  Posted on 09 July 2012 HOME, PETS

• Are There Really Hypoallergenic Dogs?

  

  The allergy-friendly dog may be little more than wishful thinking, a new study of Labradoodles and other allegedly hypoallergenic breeds suggests. Read more

  Posted on 08 July 2012 HOME, PETS

• Luxury Doghouses and the Dogs That Couldn’t Care Less

  

  Many of them have carpeting, heating and air-conditioning, indoor and outdoor lighting, elaborate music and entertainment systems. Some are even eco-friendly,... Read more

  Posted on 07 July 2012 HOME, PETS

• Dog Memoirs Will Fetch, Sit, and Stay On Your Shelf

  

  The Morning Edition mailboxes are always overflowing with books sent by publishers. And recently, a fair number have fallen into a category you might call “dog... Read more

  Posted on 06 July 2012 HOME, PETS

• Jailed Veterans Train Service Dogs for Wounded Vets

  

  Maryland’s prison agency is teaming up with a guide-dog group to have jailed veterans train service dogs for wounded and disabled military veterans. Read more

  Posted on 05 July 2012 HOME, PETS

• How to Help Your Dog During the Fourth

  

  On Independence Day, some dogs are oblivious to fireworks, while others are absolutely terrified.About 25 percent of dogs exhibit fireworks-related stress to... Read more

  Posted on 04 July 2012 HOME, PETS

• The Adventures of Weimaraner Alice

  

  As a professional dog trainer and behavioral consultant, I often see the best, and unfortunately at times, the worst of human owner’s attitude toward the... Read more

  Posted on 03 July 2012 HOME, PETS

• Dogs Provide Source of Healing for Veterans

  

  Two years after returning to Massachusetts from Iraq, the worst memories of her combat experience began to resurface for Natasha Young-Alicea: Five dead Marines... Read more

  Posted on 02 July 2012 HOME, PETS

• Dog-related Company Is Looking at Success

  

  The über VCs at Andreessen Horowitz have just invested in DogVacay, a sort of Airbnb for pets whose owners need to get out of town. Read more

  Posted on 01 July 2012 HOME, PETS

• Protect Your Dog from Summer’s Heat

  

  Dogs can die in hot cars. And no wonder. According to the AAA Chicago Motor Club, when it’s 85 degrees outdoors, and even with the windows open for... Read more

  Posted on 30 June 2012 HOME, PETS

• Independence Day Sends More Dogs to Shelters

  

  The busiest day of the summer at most animal shelters around the country is July 5.Shelters are “absolutely chock full of terrified dogs on the day after the... Read more

  Posted on 29 June 2012 HOME, PETS