• Ten Toxic Foods You Shouldn't Give Your Pet

    by Amber Kingsley   Toxic Pet Foods We all love our pets and want to make them happy. However, sometimes the best intentions can have unfortunate results. The good news is that, when it comes to foods for your pets, a little bit of knowledge can guarantee your good intentions are rewarded. Before slipping your dog or cat that extra morsel under the table, it’s important to know which human foods your beloved pet can digest, and which ones could result in a hasty trip to the vet. 1. Chocolate Most people have heard the “don’t feed your dog chocolate”...

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  • A Brief History of Dog Rescue: How People Started Saving Man's Best Friend

    A Brief History of Dog Rescue: How People Started Saving Man's Best Friend

    The way people view pets has changed dramatically over time. Today, many pet owners are proud to pamper their fur babies with high-end grooming, engaging toys, and adorable outfits. On top of that, dog rescue is bigger than ever, with people all over the globe working hard to save animals in need. Whether it's a chained dog outside in the cold or a pup in a shelter who was previously abused, there are millions of dogs in need of rescue, and people who are willing to step in, foster, rehabilitate, and adopt these animals. But this wasn't always the case....

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  • Our Five Favorite Dog Hacks to Keep Your Bored Dog Busy

    Our Five Favorite Dog Hacks to Keep Your Bored Dog Busy

    Have a bored dog on your hands? Here are five of our favorite dog hacks to keep a bored pup entertained and out of your hair! 1. Foster Parent Crafts Amazing Puppy Playpen. Check out this video.  We love how this foster is keeping this pack of wiley puppies busy! 2. Keep 'em busy and cool by stuffing a hollow bone with Peanut butter and popping it in the freezer! 3. Repurpose empty bottles (and slow down mealtime) with this little handmade gadget! By Bella the Malinois 4. Hide and seek with tiny treats! This game helps your dog practice two...

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  • 14 Ways Your Dog Says I Love You

    14 Ways Your Dog Says I Love You

    Photo by @mj_the_beagle Valentine’s Day is a day of romance and chocolate and (best of all), love. While celebrations on Valentine’s Day are usually limited to couples, there’s no reason why everyone can’t get in on the action, and that includes your pup(s)! We know you love them to the moon and back, and they feel exactly the same way about you. And they don’t just show it once a year! Dogs show you their love in a hundred tiny ways, some of which you may not always notice. You can show them affection back by spending extra time on...

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  • Top Tips to Keep Your Kids Safe Around Dogs

    Top Tips to Keep Your Kids Safe Around Dogs

    Featured image by Open Arms Deciding to get a dog when you have children of any age is an important decision and one we know you won’t make lightly. While adding a dog - no matter the age - to a family with children can be a rewarding and amazing experience both for the dog and the child, there are many factors to consider. The same goes for families that already have a dog and are planning to or are already pregnant. In this case you’re likely already considering how your new human addition will warm to your resident fur...

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