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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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"The Pit Bull Life": A Q&A With the Authors
By Amy Sinatra Ayres, November 22, 2016In The Pit Bull Life: A Dog Lover’s Companion, authors Linda Lombardi and Deirdre Franklin tell readers everything they need to know about owning a dog that is lovable — but faces an undeservedly… Full Article ›
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Vetstreet Readers Have the Most Adorable Adopted Shelter Pets
By Jenn Andrlik, April 29, 2016National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day is April 30, and to celebrate, we're sharing a few of our favorite reader-submitted adoption stories. It looks like all these adorable dogs and cats are enjoying… Full Article ›
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What You Should Know About Pet IDs and Microchips
By Amy Sinatra Ayres, April 18, 2016Losing a pet is any owner’s nightmare, so you should do everything you can to ensure your treasured dogs and cats are properly identified.It’s National Pet ID Week, so we talked with Dr. Elizabeth… Full Article ›
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Homeless Dog Saved From Recycling Plant in Heartwarming Rescue Video
By Amy Sinatra Ayres, May 13, 2015When a scared Pit Bull is found hiding deep in a trash heap in Los Angeles, Waste Management calls experienced dog rescuer Eldad Hagar with Hope for Paws.After Hagar arrives, the workers use… Full Article ›
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Weekend Warriors: The Tough But Rewarding Work of Driving Rescue Dogs to Forever Homes
By Amy Sinatra Ayres, May 4, 2015They hit the road on weekends, all over the country: Volunteers load their cars with crates, delivering dogs and cats to areas where they’re more likely to find homes. Volunteering to do animal… Full Article ›
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This Easter, Leave the Chicks and Ducklings on the Farm
By Dr. Laurie Hess DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), March 30, 2015Easter is here, and what do many of us think of when we hear about this holiday? Easter eggs, bonnets and, of course, baby animals, especially cute little… Full Article ›
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Drones Track Stray Dogs in Houston for Upcoming TV Show
By Amy Sinatra Ayres, March 30, 2015Drones are creating buzz across the country. But in Houston, Texas, they’re being used to help with the city’s serious stray-dog problem.Nonprofit World Animal Awareness Society (WA2S) is using… Full Article ›
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Hospaws Volunteers Help Take Care of Pets for Patients in Need
By Amy Sinatra Ayres, March 18, 2015Last summer, 25-year-old LaCrusa Beckman needed emergency back surgery. But she had a problem: She was facing a long recovery, and couldn’t find anyone to help her care for her pets.“I was really… Full Article ›
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Why Veterinarians Feel Compelled to Take on the Neediest Pets
By Dr. Patty Khuly VMD, February 13, 2015Does it sometimes seem as if you’re irresistibly drawn to animals least likely to appeal to the average pet owner? You’re not alone. We veterinarians have a knack for getting ourselves into… Full Article ›
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Forensic Pathology? Bioterrorism Prevention? 7 Surprising Veterinary Specialties
By Dr. Patty Khuly VMD, February 6, 2015Vet medicine is advancing by leaps and bounds in all kinds of fields. Advances in technology, changes in cultural norms and alterations in the economics of animal health care have … Full Article ›
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7 Gifts That Give Back to Animals
By Amy Sinatra Ayres , November 21, 2014If you’re starting the search for the perfect gifts for the animal lovers in your life, we have some ideas that will warm their hearts for sure. From calendars to jewelry to chocolate, we’ve… Full Article ›