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Rock and Roll Over: Nashville Songwriters Collab on Tribute to their Favorite Dogs

In a shout-out to man’s best friend, 17 Nashville songwriters and artists have banded together to release “Rock and Roll Over,” a...

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Diagnoses by Noses: Dogs Can Successfully Sniff Out COVID

From seizure and pregnancy detection, to sniffing out cancer, changes in blood sugar, or alerting to dangerous bacteria in hospitals, medically trained...

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Missing Kansas Dog Walks 57-Miles to Her Old Home in Missouri

When a 4-year old Labrador went missing from her Kansas home, she turned up a week later—57-miles away, on the Missouri front...

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This Week, Eat Your Favorite BBQ to Support Shelter Dogs!

While interest in pet adoptions has never been higher, shelter donations are at an all-time low. That’s why Merrick Pet Care pledged...

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Electronics Sniffing Dog Will Help Catch Child Predators in Colorado

Colorado’s newest working canine has a special set of skills that makes her the perfect police partner for fighting child predators. K9...

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On Her 20th Birthday, ‘Augie’ Becomes Oldest Golden Retriever in History

August, a Golden Retriever in Oakland, Tennessee, became the oldest golden retriever in history when she turned 20 years old in April....

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Keep Old Cellphones Out of Landfills While Helping Shelter Pets

Do you have a junk drawer filled with old cellphones and tablets? Instead of tossing used devices in the trash where they’ll...

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Virginia Law Prohibits Tethering Dogs in Extreme Weather

Effective July 1, a new Virginia legislation makes it illegal to tether a dog outdoors in extreme weather. The new law also...

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The 60 Greatest Movies Starring Dogs

Since moving pictures first graced the silver screen, yes even before movies had sound, man’s best friend became a star of the...

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School Surprises Kindergartner with Service Dog Photo in Yearbook

One Louisville kindergartner got a heartwarming surprise when she opened her new yearbook to discover her service dog featured with her very...

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Dogs Trained to Detect Coronavirus Could Be Key in Ending COVID-19 Pandemic

We all know how important dogs already are to our mental, emotional and physical health. Now, dogs could be key in finally...

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Give a Dog a Home Without Leaving Yours! Meet & Adopt a Dog on Zoom

Now more than ever, dogs around the country are in need of loving homes. But, how can you meet your new best...

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Animal Farm Foundation’s Fun (and Free!) Program Eases Social Isolation by Connecting People with Pets

Animal Farm Foundation has announced the launch of Pets Together, a free virtual program that allows those who are socially isolated due...

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Must Read: Heart-Tugging Children’s Book About Dealing with Coronavirus From a Dog’s Point of View

Stuck in The Doghouse: A Children’s Story About the Coronavirus is a brilliant children’s book told from the perspective of Duke the Dog that...

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The Amazing Science Behind How Music Affects Animals

Music is food for the soul. To some of us, music has such a profound effect that we’re addicted to it. But...

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Win An Easter Basket Chock-Full of Goodies For Your Dog!

When the Easter Bunny goes hopping down the bunny trail to your house on Easter Sunday, don’t let him forget to leave...

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Why Music May Be the Secret to Calming Down Your Dog

It’s no surprise that music can be used as a therapeutic tool for humans. Throughout history, music has been used to energize...

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Pet Boarding and Doggy Daycares Offering Free Services to First Responders During COVID-19 Crisis

Destination Pet locations throughout the US have launched an initiative offering free pet boarding and daycare to first responders, hospital workers, Army Corps...