A customer going to shop at an Atlanta Petco store got a shock when she witnessed an employee in the store’s grooming services treating a dog roughly to the point of infuriating her. The grooming station has a glass front where the public can watch from the outside. It’s a fun way for people to…
Dear Santa Claws, Some people don’t believe in you, but I do, because last year you brought me a tube of tennis balls, some yummy treats, a new dog sweater, and a plush, fleecy blue sheep that goes “Baaa-aaa-aaa” when I squeeze and chew on him. I stayed awake a long time next to the…
If you have a pet there may come a time when you will need to pay for veterinary medical bills, which, depending on the medical emergency or condition, can be astronomical. Pet insurance can certainly help cover some of the costs, if you have it. But there are times when a pet’s medical emergency or…
This article is a must-read for everyone in the world who loves dogs. All dog lovers who have shared their homes, their hearts and their lives with the most loving, loyal and wonderful of four-legged furry best friends will also, at some point, experience the most heartbreaking aspect of adopting a dog. Saying goodbye. But…
The Tingum family was unable to go out as a family with their son, Garret who as autism, because they feared for his safety. Whenever they went out, he would break away and dart into the street. But when they got Ruby, a service dog, their life began to change in very positive ways! Watching…
Dogs love to put their noses in the snow. So this excited German Shepherd probably thought there wasn’t anything too naughty about what he does to Katniss the cat. In this short clip from Lindsay Roy-Bernatchez in Quebec, Canada, Katniss is tentatively exploring the snow. It looks like she’s not a fan of getting her…
Dogs never forget humans who are kind to them. After being neglected for years, Dora finally realized what it felt like to be loved. “She was chained up outside and ignored for 4 years. Adopted her 48 hours ago and she already won’t leave my side,” writes Alex Flint. Alex told DogHeirs more about Dora’s…
When a two-year-old Chihuahua named Bobby arrived at Battersea Dogs & Cats Home in London, he was so badly behaved that the rescue quickly ran out of options on how to reform the “bad-boy” dog. The little dog bit everyone, and he was so fiercely aggressive that his chances of ever being adopted were growing…
There is sometimes a fair bit of confusion and misinformation surrounding the question of whether or not to shave a dog’s coat in the summer in order to keep him/her cool. The decision to shave your will depend on several key factors, such as what type of fur your dog has, your lifestyle, and what…
Jenny Gould and her German Shepherd Zankanja Bitter ‘N’ Twisted participated in the Obedience Dog Championships at Crufts and what a show they put on. Judges put the pair through the paces for an intense 10 minutes! No matter what the judge throws at them, Zankanja is glued to Jenny’s side throughout and the dog’s…
Dogs poop with their bodies facing a certain direction based on the Earth’s magnetic field. As incredible as that sounds, a recent scientific study has proven that dogs are sensitive to small variations of the Earth’s magnetic field, which affects the way they go to the bathroom. After studying dogs for several years, a team…
Like many of you, I’ve been looking for ways to save money without compromising my dog’s healthy diet. I decided to try making homemade treats, and I am SO glad I did! It is wonderful to only have to go to your freezer when the pups run out of cookies rather than the pet store…after…