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As I’m sure was also the case with many of you, some of my favorite books growing up were about animals. From ‘Runaway Bunny’ to ‘The Pokey Little Puppy,’ I always found stories more engaging when a furry friend was the protagonist. A new children’s book of this variety starring a skilled and loyal police dog was written by the officer who works with him. Jeff Froelich, a Jefferson County, NY sheriff’s deputy, spent his lockdown pretty productively. Froelich, inspired … Read more

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Following your dreams is an incredible feeling. But it’s even better when you know your hard work is going to a good cause. A man from Winter Park, Florida learned that when he embarked on a lengthy hike to raise money for rescue dogs. However, he knew he couldn’t stop there. Ever since his last trip along the Appalachian Trail, he decided to aim even higher. Now, he’s preparing a bike ride across the entire country. Once again, his trip … Read more

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There’s no way to overstate how valuable having a dog in your life is. The right kind of dog is always out there waiting for the perfect person. But as many of us already know, dogs are not one-size-fits-all. With dozens of existing breeds and many more mixes, different kinds of dogs can fill different roles in your life. As someone who has lived in several tiny apartments, I’ve always gravitated towards smaller dogs. But a dog’s size alone doesn’t … Read more

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Scott Hodges has found a way to combine his passion for dogs with his daily work. This UPS driver has made friends with every furry companion along his route and has made it his mission to bring joy to every pup he passes. Scott has always been an avid animal lover but maintains a soft spot for his favorite breed of dog; Pit Bulls. Scott had a Pit Bull of his own named Sheba for 15 years, during which he … Read more

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Every dog is smart in their own way, but not all intelligence is equal. While some dogs can learn every command you teach them, others can learn more obscure concepts like categorizing their toy collection or learning to talk. After observing several canine geniuses, researchers in Hungary have decided to find out once and for all who the smartest dogs in the world are. They’ve gathered six dogs with similar skills, each from a different country. All of them happen … Read more

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I sincerely hope you haven’t had to experience that horrible “what did my dog just eat” moment. You know, that panic of seeing an empty wrapper or overturned plate and a guilty face. Dogs sometimes think with their noses, and they don’t exactly have the knowledge of what might be toxic to them in spite of its intoxicating scent. English actress Michelle Keegan, known for her roles in Coronation Street and Our Girl, loves dogs. She has two: Phoebe, a … Read more

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Drools the Pit Bull and Boxer mix recently had his moment in the spotlight as dog lovers around the world fought to help him find a forever home. On his 716th day at the Conour Animal Shelter, Kacey Widetich and her colleagues with Relay for Rescue moved into the shelter with him. Day after day, they came up with ways to help him find a family. They vowed to sleep at the shelter every night until Drools was adopted. Sure … Read more

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Just a puppy of four months old, Chowder was left to fend for himself in the world. With puncture wounds dotting his face, one can imagine his short life had already known cruelty. As a baby, he should have been snuggled sweetly in a cozy bed in his forever home, but sadly this wasn’t the life he knew. But little did Chowder know, one rainy day while he curled up in a pile of trash snug beneath an old mattress, … Read more

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Dog lover and actress Ariel Winter is at it again rescuing pups. She recently adopted another puppy and excitedly introduced him to the world. On her Instagram story, the ‘Modern Family’ alum shared a gleeful photo of her and her boyfriend Luke Benward hugging the dog. He goes by Cobey, “a.ka. Cobain a.k.a. Cobeans.” Like her other dogs, this new puppy is a rescue. He’s a tiny little brown dog with a black muzzle. He also sports a pair of gorgeous, … Read more

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Soccer player Alex Morgan knows firsthand how important dog adoption is. Her two furry friends, Kona and Blue, are rescues. So, now that November is “National Adopt a Senior Pet Month,” Morgan is eager to make a difference. Morgan has teamed up with Stella & Chewy’s to help get as many senior dogs adopted as possible. They hope by spreading awareness and helping cover fees, more older dogs will finally go home after their long stays at shelters. After all, … Read more

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