Author: Warren Porter

Sarah Moore and Lindsay Golden have two adorable dogs: Winston, a Dachshund, and Mijo, a 15-year-old Chiweenie. The four of them recently visited family in mountainous Evergreen, Colorado, several miles southwest of Denver. While it’s a gorgeous place to live, there are some additional hazards for small, domesticated animals. For example: this area is home to mountain lions. On Saturday, Moore and Golden experienced a dog parent’s worst nightmare. The dogs got out of the house by way of an … Read more

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Heroes walk among us and when we need them the most, there they are, ready to jump in without any fear for their own safety. And when we hear the brave human risks his life to save an animal, we dog lovers are even more grateful for that hero. As a police officer for the Conway Police Department in Conway, AR, Officer Carson Howard protects and serves on a daily basis. But when a call about a house fire came … Read more

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Every year, humans get to enjoy festive music for the holidays. But one dog food company thought dogs might like to get in on the fun as well. So, Tails.com created what they claim to be the first ever Christmas song made for dogs! The song might sound strange to us, but it’s made of a compilation of sounds that dogs love. Dogs around the world have been getting excited every time they hear it. It’s adorable to see so … Read more

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Exactly one year ago, Walter the Golden Retriever got himself in a tricky situation. He and his mom, Kate Olson, had traveled from New Hampshire to Missouri to visit with family. Something must’ve spooked Walter while walking because he squeezed out of his collar and ran off. Olson stayed in Missouri for weeks, posting fliers everywhere. After that, she tried her best to return to Missouri as much as she could, but soon COVID-19 hit, making it near impossible. She … Read more

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Fans of Annie Hall star and hat-rocking style icon Diane Keaton are probably well aware of her dedication to dog parenthood. The actress, whose 15-year-old dog Emmie might be as famous as she is now, recently got a new puppy named Reggie. As it goes when you’re famous, cameras captured the two on a walk in Brentwood, Los Angeles. I bet it’s not easy having cameras hone in on you anytime you leave the house. Keaton, a seasoned actress, appears used … Read more

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Sorry if it’s taboo, but let’s talk about poop. Specifically: dog poop. Think about how many little baggies full of it fill your trash can by pick up day. Now multiply that by every dog in your neighborhood, your city, your entire state. That’s a lot of poop, isn’t it? Stephanie Chow, founder and owner of “Pet Poo Skiddoo,”  certainly thinks so. That’s why the Asheville, North Carolina-based company is collecting this waste… for a very good [environmentally friendly] reason. … Read more

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During these times of social isolation, we’ve largely had to resort to experiencing virtual versions of things. Museums have released virtual tours, artists now teach classes on the web, and actors perform digitally while they can’t be on stage. So, while we may not be able to just flock to crowded theme parks like we used to, we can still get glimpses of their non-ride offerings online. One particular park, Busch Gardens in Williamsburg, Virginia, has a show we’d all … Read more

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It’s no secret that Ariana Grande loves dogs. She currently has 10 rescue dogs, and yes, you read that right! Her fur babies include Ophelia the Labradoodle, Fawkes the Shiba Inu, Cinnamon the American Pit Bull Terrier, Coco the Dachshund German Shepherd mix, Lafayette the Bloodhound, Sirius the Labradoodle, Strauss the Yorkshire Terrier, Pignoli the Chihuahua, Toulouse the Beagle Chihuahua mix, and Myron the Pit Bull mix. She even has a pet pig named Piggy Smallz. But loving her many … Read more

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Being patient can really pay off in the end. And no one is more patient than Charlize the Pit Bull mix. The 4-year-old pup spent 990 days at various shelters, 866 of which were at the Delaware SPCA. Luckily, this beautiful rescue dog didn’t give up hope at any point in her journey. Charlize’s determination and kindness helped land her the perfect family in the end. Her new parents cannot believe she was up for adoption for so long because … Read more

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What things can dogs smell that humans can’t? Those super snoopers pick up just about every scent there could possibly be as canine noses are built for superior sniffing. Especially when compared to human olfactory senses. We’re pretty much nose blind next to our dogs. According to the American Kennel Club, “Depending on the breed, dogs have up 100 million or more scent receptors in their noses. And those terrific trackers we know as Bloodhounds have 300 million!” That means … Read more

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