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Over the summer, Charlie the Great Dane had an unbelievable adoption story. He arrived at the Rancho Coastal Humane Society after his human passed away. His human’s caretaker, Tim Yanitor, wanted to keep Charlie, but wasn’t able to at the time. About 9 months passed and Charlie still didn’t have a home. Then, after news channels promoted his story, Yanitor couldn’t believe his eyes. Now that he was in a much better place, Yanitor rushed to adopt Charlie and the … Read more

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It takes a dog’s unconditional love and inherent drive to protect to take on something as intimidating as a shark. An incredible video taken in Australia last month illustrates this, showing a brave pup scaring off a shark that got too close to shore (and humans.) I know people become extremely concerned when it comes to the issue of a dogs’ safety. Believe me, I absolutely feel the same way. So if you read the headline and jumped to this … Read more

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When the temps drop and the rain drizzles down, the dogs still need their walks. But Hugh Jackman and wife Deborra-Lee Furness’s fur kids prove you can still be stylish in the chilly rain. Plus, Dali and Allegra also show us a parent’s celebrity status matters little to a dog. They don’t care much about movies and theater. What matters to them is time with mom and dad, which Hugh and Deborra are happy to give, even if the weather … Read more

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Whether you’re a Pokemon fan or not, it’s hard to resist the cute designs of these creatures. Many people are familiar with classic Pokemon like Pikachu and Charmander, but there are also plenty that look like real life dogs and cats! Here are 6 adorable dog-like Pokemon and 6 of the cutest cat-like ones. If they were real animals, dog and cat lovers would be lining up to adopt them. But now, it’s time for the ultimate decision: are cat-like … Read more

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Dogs come in so many beautiful and unique shapes and sizes. Yet from the tiniest Chihuahua to the largest Great Dane, few can avoid being falsely labeled.  Passing pedestrians always assumed my gorgeous Cavalier King Charles Spaniel was a girl. Some Husky parents constantly have to convince others they’re not walking a wolf around. A lot of people have dogs, and everybody has opinions. That concept is what sparked a truly delightful hashtag challenge: the #WhatWasYourDogMistakenForChallenge. Social media users jumped at … Read more

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Sully is a four-year-old Labrador Retriever who came into service at the side of former President George H.W. Bush. He rose to nationwide notoriety when he lay faithfully beside the casket of President Bush throughout the 2018 wake and funeral service of the former President. Now, people will remember Sully H.W. Bush in perpetuity thanks to a recently unveiled bronze statue of the dog that was erected this Veteran’s Day at the America’s VetDogs campus on Long Island. Renowned Sculptor … Read more

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2020 has been a year of ups and downs, especially for Orlando Bloom and fiancée Katy Perry. On the bright side, they had their first daughter, Daisy. But before that exciting moment, the couple suffered a terrible tragedy: the loss of their beloved dog named Mighty. At first, Mighty just went missing, but they soon discovered that he had passed away. Bloom shared an emotional tribute to Mighty and even got a tattoo in his honor, but nothing could fix … Read more

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A filmmaker named Elizabeth Lo has offered the world an endearing peek into the life of a stray pup. By following a stray dog named Zeytin throughout the streets of Istanbul, this film has captured the hearts of viewers around the globe. The film “Stray” recently won the Best Documentary Feature at the Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival for its unique and heartwarming premise. Critics have fallen in love with the main pups of this film, and have walked … Read more

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We all make mistakes, but some are certainly more severe than others. For months, one busy dog mom continuously made an embarrassing mistake that she’ll never forget. Somehow, she mixed up an accountant’s office with the doggy daycare across the street. While most would figure out the truth after one visit, this confusion went on far too long. Luckily, everyone involved was kind and amused by the situation, and it’s now something they can laugh about. Sometimes, mistakes end up … Read more

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What was meant to be a joyous annual holiday turned tragic for a dog dad in East Kilbride, Scotland. The man, who is battling cancer, lost his beloved dog Mikka last week when she was frightened to death by fireworks on the UK’s Bonfire Night. The 7-year-old Whippet’s heart stopped after a series of particularly loud booms. Claire Nicholson, a friend of Mikka’s dad who also runs a local lost pet Facebook group, shared the heartbreaking news with the Scottish … Read more

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