Pets for Life program reaches 100,000th free spay and neuter procedure
The Humane Society of the United States Pets for Life program reached a huge milestone last week, logging their 100,000th free spay/neuter procedure. Since 2010,…
Category: Dogs
Dogs that don’t like to play
You’d think that dogs and play would go together like apples and cinnamon, and in most cases, they do. But depending on how a dog…
Parvo ward saves 500 sick puppies
How one woman’s philanthropic efforts is saving puppies with parvovirus. Parvovirus leads to the euthanasia of many puppies in shelters. Without a quarantined space to…
Dog-friendly breweries
Looking for something different to do with your dog? How about visiting some dog-friendly breweries? While you sample the suds, your canine companion can enjoy…
World’s first pay-what-you-can grocery store is ideal for pet parents
The world’s first pay-what-you-can grocery store is now open in Toronto – and it’s stocked with ingredients for your dog’s homemade food! Feed It Forward,…
What to do if your dog is bit by a snake
Besides Benedryl, are there any remedies you should carry with you on a walk in case you or your dog is bit by a snake?…
Service, therapy and emotional support dogs
The terms are sometimes used interchangeably, but there’s a difference between these three working dog classifications. Our canine companions enjoy having a job. Many become…
An Act of Dog — one artist’s mission to lower euthanasia rates
Using his incredible talent as a painter, Mark Barone is showing the world how many shelter dogs are killed on a daily basis. According to…
DIY crafts for shelter animals
Many animal shelters don’t allow kids to volunteer, so DIY crafts are a purrrfect way to involve them in rescue efforts. So you want to…
Why interactive toys are good for your dog
Interactive toys offer many benefits to your dog – they provide mental stimulation and combat boredom, satisfy his natural instincts, and make mealtime more fun.…
How do you talk to your dog?
If you often talk to your dog, you’re not alone. Researchers Alex Benjamin and Katie Slocombe from the University of York in the UK conducted…
Natural remedies for canine anxiety
Is your dog a “nervous Nelly?“ Anxiety is common in our canine companions, so here’s how to help him chill using a holistic, natural approach.…
