Author: Warren Porter

Animal advocates are fighting for the end of the dog meat trade in South Korea, leading to yet another dog meat farm permanently closing its doors. This recent closure has left 196 dogs in the hands of animal rescuers, and they are now in need of forever homes in America! Animal shelters across the country have come together to find a home for every single furry friend involved in this rescue. With Humane Society International leading the way, they were … Read more

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WARNING: Topic and video might be sensitive to some readers. In many cases, people need to mind their own business when it comes to someone else’s life. Yet, when someone is put in danger, it might be worse not to get involved. So, when 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way star Deavan Clegg shared an Instagram live video that showed her daughter throwing their dog in the background, fans couldn’t keep quiet. When questioned about it, Clegg denied any harm … Read more

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WARNING: This is a retelling of the stabbing murder of a human being and the significant wounds inflicted upon his dog during the attack. This information is graphic and may be disturbing to some readers. Discretion advised. Anthony Banks was a 60-year-old man in Ohio. At 2:30 on a Monday afternoon, he was stabbed to death in his home. He died at the scene from multiple stab wounds, many of which were defensive. Mr. Banks was not the only one … Read more

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For some lucky dog parents, bath time is just a simple, routine event. But plenty of others know that as soon as your pup even hears the word “bath” or the sound of a rushing faucet, they’ll sprint in the opposite direction. Diego, a black Pug, is one of those bath-hating dogs. Diego’s mom, Raphi Muñoz told The Dodo he makes that fact very clear when the time comes. She explained: “He screams like he’s being murdered when he gets a bath. He’s … Read more

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Well, the day has come and the votes have been cast. The official winner was declared. I’m of course talking about the American Humane Hero Dog Awards. What else would I be referring to? Over 407 dogs competed for the title of the country’s Most Heroic Canine at the 10th Anniversary Celebration for the ceremony on the Hallmark Channel. The award went to MacKenzie, a Chihuahua who weighs just 4 pounds. A combination of public votes and a celebrity panel determined … Read more

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Earlier this week, concerned dog parents began fighting to save a rescue dog named Draco. After Daniella Bizzoco rehomed the sweet dog when moving to New York, things suddenly changed for the worse. Draco’s new human, an 18-year-old man, had complications with the dog, which lead to him surrendering Draco to the shelter. The man claimed that Draco was dangerous, which automatically lead to the pup getting set to be euthanized. However, none of Draco’s former families had ever seen … Read more

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The dog meat trade is notoriously cruel. Dogs are bred for their meat, never getting to experience the world outside their cage. Some dogs were once family pets, who were stolen from happy homes and sold to farms. In some cultures, people believe that fear makes the meat taste better, and dogs are viciously abused before slaughter for the sake of “flavor.” But the sentiment toward dog meat is changing. What was once thought of as a traditional food or … Read more

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Why is it so important to know what the functions of the pancreas are? Well, the pancreas is a very important organ that does several things for the body to run smoothly. This is especially true if your dog is diabetic. Let’s take a look at what it does.  ENDOCRINE CELLS  Endocrine cells produce hormones that regulate blood sugar levels; insulin and glucagon.  When blood glucose levels increase, the pancreas releases insulin to bring down glucose. When BG is too … Read more

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Everyone heals at a different pace after losing a loved one. Oftentimes, that loss happens sooner than we can imagine. Reese Witherspoon and her 21-year-old daughter recently said goodbye to their French Bulldog named Pepper. She died from cancer, but the actress and her family thought she was getting better. So, when her daughter Ava Phillippe adopted a dog of her own, she never expected it to be on the same day that Pepper passed. Of course, she loves her … Read more

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Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and, as dog lovers, we’ve never seen a bad dog portrait! Even if the artist himself labels his art as “crappy pet portraits”, we think all animal pictures are masterpieces! Hercule Van Wolfwinkle never expected the amazing and charitable reactions a couple of silly posts on social media would create. In a self-penned article on Bored Panda, he shared his charity art project “all happened so organically without much thought or effort.” … Read more

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