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Josie the Papillon mix isn’t your typical puppy. Due to a heartbreaking past and unfortunate circumstances, her life expectancy is not much. At only 8 to 12 weeks old, Josie isn’t expected to even live to be a year old. But she’s not ready to give up. Life-changing surgery can increase her lifespan to over 10 years, which is what it should be. This surgery can’t be completed without generous donations though. The Carthage Humane Society in Missouri used to … Read more

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In This Issue

● Does Weight Bias Affect Dogs?
● Hero Dog Saved Rhinos
● Blood Bank For Military Dogs
● Why Dogs Dislike Some People
● The Best Breed For You
● Seasonal Affective Disorder In Dogs

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Remember hugs? Remember showing warmth and affection by wrapping your arms around a friend? These days, hugging is much less of a common occurrence. But luckily for all of us, doggies can still safely hug other doggies. In fact, hugging other dogs just so happens to be a favorite activity of a little 1-year-old Corgi named Wallace. He likes to stop and give a squeeze to any willing dog he passes on his daily walks. Wallace is nothing but gentle, … Read more

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We all know that collisions between dogs and vehicles are frequently deadly encounters. When the accident happens on a freeway, the likelihood of living seems even slimmer. One tough dog named Scout has proven that sometimes anyone can beat the odds. The German Shepherd Mix found himself on one of the busiest freeways in America. He got hit once. Then he got hit again. What happened next was astonishing.   Driver Sees a Dog on Gulf Freeway Near Houston The … Read more

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As a writer, I can’t tell you how many times I’ve had to grit my teeth and write something like “the dog was surrendered when his person’s new living situation wouldn’t allow animals.” It breaks my heart that someone should have to choose between having a place to live and keeping their furry family member. Fortunately, I’m not the only one who feels this way. A new bill proposed in the UK would ensure that property renters no longer have … Read more

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When Debi Vazquez of San Antonio, Texas received a voicemail on October 25 she assumed it was a friend wishing her a happy birthday. She was shocked to hear that her dog, King, missing for more than six years, had been found. Not only was the 15-year-old Chihuahua mix alive and well, but he was also 1,360 miles away at the Humane Society of Broward County (HSBC) in Ft Lauderdale, Florida!   “It was just a miracle. One of my … Read more

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When it comes to anything dog-related for Miranda Lambert, it’s go big or go home. So, she soon realized that her beloved dog Waylon, who passed away earlier this month, deserved a beautiful tribute more abiding than an Instagram post. With the help of celebrity stylist Tiffany Gifford, Lambert found the perfect way to help Waylon’s legacy live on. Lambert decided that planting a tree was the perfect way to honor Waylon’s life. It will be a memory of him … Read more

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2020 has been a year for the record books in so many terrible ways. Some sorry excuse for a dog owner has given us one more reason to question the state of humanity. A big, beautiful dog with a front leg that was literally broken in two was found tied up. His human apparently left him there to fend for himself. Thankfully, a good samaritan saved the dog and improved our opinion of mankind.   Mixed Breed Lurcher Found Tied … Read more

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For some couples, the next step in a relationship might be marriage or kids, but for any animal lovers, there’s a better option: getting a dog! Singers Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello have gotten serious since they first started dating. They’ve been quarantining at Cabello’s family’s home, where they have three dogs to look after. But after spending so much time together, the couple realized that they were ready for the next step in their relationship. So, they decided to … Read more

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At first glance, Oscar the Bluetick Coonhound might look like your average dog. But once you get to know him, you’ll quickly find out that he’s a blind rescue dog with a difficult past. Yet, he works hard to make sure his sad story doesn’t show. Despite not having eyes, he’s still one of the bravest, sweetest, and most capable dogs you’ll ever meet. In fact, the citizens of Mobile, Alabama love Oscar so much that they treat him like … Read more

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