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Puppy Miraculously Survives 65 Days In The Desert After A Terrible Car Crash

Rose and her dog Ily were in a terrible car accident where both of them were thrown out of the car. When Rose came to, Ily was nowhere to be found. She had disappeared and Rose was so worried for her beloved companion- especially in the heat. One-year-old Ily was missing for over two months and Rose was convinced she would not see her pup again. For the past two months, an army of volunteers looked for Ily. They placed … Read more

5 Awkward Situations Perfect For Using The “I Wish I Could But My Dog…”Excuse

Sure, dogs can hold you down. Their lonesome puppy eyes can guilt you out of long weekends, spontaneous nights out, and even vacations. But the “pooch excuse” can also get you out of sticky social situations that you’d prefer to cut short or avoid altogether. Here, five common scenarios where having a dog particularly comes in handy: 1. Bailing On A Bad Date You’re a half hour into dinner when you realize you’re on the date from Hell. As your … Read more

These Photos Capture Faithful Dogs From Puppyhood To Their Senior Years

Most of us pet parents take a lot of pictures of our own dogs, so just imagine how many a professional photographer takes?! Amanda Jones was reviewing images of her Dachshund Lily that she had taken over the 15 years of her life, and realized it was very moving. So, she started calling up old clients whose puppies she had photographed, and asked them if she could take pictures of them, now in their golden years.   “I worked on … Read more

13 Easy Money-Saving Hacks For Dog Owners

A recent study showed the average dog owner spends close to $3,000 a year on each dog. I bet many of us spend a lot more than that on our dogs, treating them better than we do ourselves. If that’s you, then you are going to love the following hacks, which will help you save money while still spoiling your dog. #1 – Dilute shampoos Did you know that almost all dog shampoos/conditioners are made to be diluted? That means you’re throwing … Read more

Marine Is Reunited With Abandoned Puppy He Saved While In Afghanistan

Real men are kind to animals. We have always admired men who show their sweet and gentle side to animals. I’m sure the women readers agree, right? A man who is capable of harming an animal is most likely going hurt women and children too. And that is exactly the reason why we admire men who rescue animals, especially the soldiers who have rescued dogs in the areas they are deployed. The thing with dogs is that they crawl their … Read more

10 Biggest Mistakes Dog Owners Make

There’s more than a few mistakes dog owners make. It happens. We’re human, and it’s hard to keep rules in place when your new pup looks at you. But inconsistency can cause problems that you may have to deal with your dog’s whole life if you don’t correct them. Hindsight is 20/20, but new dogs owners may be struggling, and learning as they do! Here are a few mistakes to avoid if you are a first-time dog owner or starting … Read more

Nature vs. Nurture: Is Your Dog’s Personality Learned Or Genetic?

Have you ever been told that your dog is aggressive because his dad was, or the parents must have been “resource guarders” because your puppy is one, too? When picking out a puppy, professionals always tell people to meet the parents before taking a pup home, because it will help you know what the puppy’s temperament will be like. But will it? What about environmental experiences and how you treat her after you bring her home? It goes back to that age-old … Read more