Statistics by American Humane Organization show that a staggering 10 million pets in the United States get lost annually. A large majority of these end up in shelters where they are put up for adoption or euthanized. The saddest part is that only 15% of dogs without microchips or ID tags are reunited with their …

If data from American Pet Products Association (APPA) is anything to by, then 49% of American households own or have owned a dog. With such numbers, one can only expect that the breeders are busy. But how many dogs exactly are sold by breeders? Well, the Humane Society estimates that approximately 2.6 million dogs are …

One of the benefits of owning a dog is the companionship they provide. They offer us unconditional love and affection, and they are always happy to see us. For many pet parents, their dog is what makes their family complete and they would do anything to keep them safe.  So, it’s understandable that you might …

Dogs are such agreeable friends—they are always happy to see you and will go out of their way to put a smile on your face. But as friendly as these gentle creatures are, they sadly face all manner of challenges, the top of which is abandonment. Every year, lots of dogs (as well as other …

Early this year, FOX 17 reported a very sad incident about a family whose two dogs were shot by their neighbor. The Walker family resides in Neywago County on a 100-acre property. Their two pups, Colt and Ruger, had slipped to a neighbor’s home and met their unfortunate ends. Ruger was shot in the legs …

If you have even made rehoming decision, then you know it is not an easy decision. Lots of time, you will be left with the guilt of leaving your faithful furry friend in the hands of a stranger. You will keep wondering if the new family is taking good care of him and if he …

You were gifted a doggie by a friend or family member sometime back. After months of hanging out with the dog, you have an unbreakable bond. Now, the owner wants their dog back. Surely, after all those months of being with the dog, he cannot just be ripped from you. You should have some legal …

Referred to as ‘man’s best friend’, dogs are affectionate, deeply loyal, and sweet. The human-canine bond is one of the strongest out there. There are people that place their doggies way above their spouses or siblings. Can you blame them? Their dogs love without judging, are always up for snuggles and kisses, and protect them …

The dog’s feet anatomy is somewhat similar to ours – they have limbs and a paw that has toes (or fingers). Just like us, these toes come in handy when they are walking and running. However, there are some differences that mainly stem from the fact that dogs go on all fours and also because …

A bland diet is a diet that is made up of highly digestible ingredients. The goal of a bland diet is to settle and soothe the digestive system when a dog is ill.  For instance, if your dog eats something that just doesn’t agree with their digestive system, or if they are suffering from some …