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Category: For Pet People

Service Dogs Provide Alert Assistance for People With Diabetes

Seeing eye dogs were the first type of service dogs in the U.S., supporting the…

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True Story: This Pet Sitter Fought Through Flood Waters to Save a Stranger’s Dog

Shortly after Hurricane Harvey made landfall, I got a message: There was a dog marooned…

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French President Macron Adopts Mixed Breed Rescue Named Nemo

Meet Nemo, the ‘First Dog’ of France. Nemo is a Labrador and wirehaired pointing griffon…

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18 Genius Pets and Their Owners Finding Great New Uses for the 99¢ IKEA Bag

The Frakta bag by IKEA is known and loved around the globe for being rugged,…

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10 Tips for Taking Your Dog to Work with Total Success

Every June we celebrate dogs in the office with Take Your Dog to Work Day….

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The Real Stories Behind the World’s Most Expensive Dogs

It may be true that all dogs are created equal. But some fetch a very high…

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Puppies for Rent? The Surprising World of Puppy Temps

Rent-a-puppy services are beginning to crop up around the country. Exactly how beneficial can these…

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Our Favorite Dog Books for Less Than $10

What could be better than curling up with a dog on your lap and a…

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11 Best Beach Reads for Dog Lovers

We've rounded up beach reads for dog lovers that feature gripping plots, quirky characters, and…

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Why Kids With Pets Have Fewer Allergies

What if we told you that your beloved childhood pet not only taught you about…

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Which Dog Breed Was Most Popular the Year You Were Born?

Dogs have been beloved as companions and working animals for centuries, but the most popular…

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Yes, These Things Are Made Out of Dog Hair

A lot of us wear dog hair unintentionally, stuck to every top, pair of pants,…

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