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I Escaped an Abusive Relationship — Thanks to My Dogs
By Mikkel Becker, April 28, 2017We love our pets — often, they are like family to us. But when a family dynamic is damaged by abuse or neglect, pets can suffer just like their humans. In domestic abuse, an abuser often exploits a… Full Article ›
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5 Reasons I’d Like to Be My Dog for a Day
By Amy Sinatra Ayres, April 27, 2017As I’m packing the kids’ lunches, trying to meet a deadline and squeezing in a trip to the gym, my dog is cozy in his bed, snoozing away, without a care in the world. If you’re a dog owner, I bet… Full Article ›
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A Letter to My Dog Rudi on Her 10th Birthday
By Kristen Seymour, April 20, 2017My black Lab mix, Rudi, just turned 10 years old.I'm not entirely sure how this happened, because I clearly remember bringing home a highly energetic, long-legged puppy whose head looked far too… Full Article ›
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Create a Living Memorial to a Pet Who's Passed On — Even if You Don't Have a Backyard
By Kristen Seymour, April 17, 2017Bailey the dog had been a part of Emily Hall's life for 13 years, and when the pooch passed away last month, Hall wanted to find a way to keep Bailey's presence in her life. When her childhood pets… Full Article ›
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How I Wish I'd Said Goodbye to My First Dog
By Kristen Seymour, April 13, 2017I love the W.R. Purche quote, "Everyone thinks they have the best dog. And none of them are wrong."But I'm here to tell you that in the hierarchy of best dogs, my first dog, Yuki, was right at the… Full Article ›
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Do's and Don'ts to Help Kids and Pets Bond
By Mikkel Becker, April 12, 2017Spending time with a pet can be a valuable experience for a child. My 7-year-old daughter, Reagan, has been around dogs her entire life. From the moment she came home from the hospital, our two Pugs,… Full Article ›
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Boy Has Tearful Reunion With Neighbor’s Dog
By Amy Sinatra Ayres, April 4, 2017A sweet video captures the emotional reunion of 11-year-old Lennox Goebel and his neighbor’s dog. Goebel lives in Nashville, Tennessee, and was best buddies with the dog, Bogart. But they were… Full Article ›
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A Vet's 5 Tips for Coping With a Pet Emergency
By Dr. Marty Becker DVM, March 6, 2017Even though I'm a seasoned veterinarian, I am as anxious as anyone when my pets are sick or injured. When my own little QT Pi was fighting for his life after a distemper outbreak in the shelter… Full Article ›
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Why the Human-Animal Bond Is So Important
By Dr. Marty Becker DVM, February 20, 2017I’m a passionate advocate for the human-animal bond — that's not a surprise to anyone. That link between us and our dogs, cats, horses, birds and other pets goes beyond unconditional love… Full Article ›
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Readers Tell Us What They Love Most About Their Pets
By Jenn Andrlik, February 20, 2017National Love Your Pet Day is February 20 and to celebrate we asked you to tell us about your pets. We were overwhelmed with responses. We know you all love your pets, but we were so excited to see… Full Article ›
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I’m So Happy You’re Still Here: A Love Letter to My Dog
By Amy Sinatra Ayres, February 14, 2017Once my chocolate Labrador Retriever turned 7 years old, I spent each year dreading the fact that he was getting older — and fearing the end was getting closer. But after Grizzly turned 13, it was… Full Article ›
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Non-Verbal Boy and Deaf Dog Are a "Match Made in Heaven"
By Amy Sinatra Ayres , January 6, 2017Connor Guillet, a non-verbal 6-year-old, has quickly developed a sweet bond with a deaf 3-year-old Boxer named Ellie. Connor was born addicted to opiates and adopted when he was a month old by mom… Full Article ›