When you share your home with a large breed dog, you need to think – and act – BIG. Of course, the term “large breed” can be interpreted to mean a Golden Retriever, while others think more in terms of a Russian Wolfhound or Neapolitan Mastiff. Regardless of your interpretation of “large”, there are many … Read More »
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15 Common Mistakes Dog Owners Make (and May Regret Later)
Deciding to add a canine companion to your family is a big decision. Often, the delight of getting a new pup overshadows the true level of responsibility it is to be a dog parent. If you’re not careful, you can allow bad habits to form that will make life more difficult for you and your … Read More »
National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day
April 30th is National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day. This day was created to highlight the need for thousands of animals across the country to be adopted from animal shelters. According to the Humane Society of the United States, approximately 3.3 million dogs are in shelters nationwide every year. Approximately 620,000 dogs that enter a shelter … Read More »
Have a Heart for Chained Dogs Week
Who hasn’t seen a dog chained to a dog house and wondered if the dog has ever had the pleasure of enjoying time indoors with its owner or family? Unfortunately, thousands of dogs all across the U.S. live chained, day in and day out, regardless of the weather or season. You may even have a … Read More »
5 Reasons to Adopt a Senior Dog
Many people think of adopting a puppy when they think of welcoming a new dog into their home. Puppies are warm and cuddly and cute – and everyone wants to hold and play with them. But puppies require a lot of time and patience in order to learn what it takes to become a properly … Read More »
8 Things to Consider Before You Adopt a Shelter Dog
Thinking about adopting a dog? Approximately 3.9 million dogs are received by animal shelters in the U.S. every year. Of these, 35 percent are adopted, 31 percent are euthanized and 26 percent are returned to their owners. You can help reduce the number of dogs euthanized by adopting a pooch from a shelter. October is … Read More »
15 Heartwarming Reasons to Adopt a Shelter Pet
April 30 is Adopt a Shelter Pet Day. There are many reasons I can think of to adopt a pet from a shelter. Here are a few of them. Snuggling is not a spectator sport. Everyone needs a playmate. A dog’s loving gaze could be the most adoring eyes that will ever look at you. … Read More »
