Lost in Suburbia: Top 10 reasons I like my dog better than my kids
There are a lot of people who think it would be a great idea to get a puppy at the same time that they have a new baby. They have images of Instagram moments of their adorable little puppy cuddling...
View ArticleTrivia: Westminster Kennel Club dog show
Stump, a 10-year-old Sussex spaniel, became the oldest Best in Show winner at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show in February. Stump makes his home in Houston with his handler, Scott Sommer. In 2004,...
View ArticleTrivia: State's Oldest Horse
The state's oldest horse is Mr. Kid Bars, who turns 40 this month. The registered American quarter horse works at Cedar Creek Therapeutic Riding Center in Columbia (pop. 84,531). Most horses don't live...
View ArticleTrivia: Rolling Dog Ranch Animal Sanctuary
Blind, injured or otherwise handicapped dogs, cats and horses find a loving home at Rolling Dog Ranch Animal Sanctuary in Ovando (pop. 71). The 160-acre sanctuary, founded in 2000 by Steve Smith and...
View ArticleTrivia: Pilots N Paws
Debi Boies, of Landrum (pop. 2,472), and pilot Jon Wehrenberg, of Knoxville, Tenn., founded Pilots N Paws to rescue doomed animals. Pilots volunteer their time, planes and fuel to transport dogs and...
View ArticleTrivia: English Mastiff
Lurch, a 200-pound English mastiff, was honored by the Livingston County chapter of the American Red Cross last year for donating blood 20 times. Lurch's blood has helped dozens of dogs, including one...
View ArticleF.D.R.'s Scottish Terrier
Fala, a Scottish terrier, was the personal pet and constant companion of President Franklin D. Roosevelt. When Roosevelt died in 1945, Fala went to live with his widow, Eleanor Roosevelt, at Val-Kill...
View Article10 dapper dogs disguised as Easter bunnies
As if cuddly little pooches didn't get enough attention on their own, now they're out trying to steal the Easter Bunny's thunder. We wouldn't mind finding one of these cute little critters in our...
View ArticleTom Grady: Finding the right animal companion in your twilight years
The companionship of a pet can be comforting and therapeutic for people in their advanced years of life.But selecting the right pet is important in ensuring the process is as worry free as possible.One...
View ArticleBest apps for dog lovers
If you're the type of pet parent who likes to dote on their dog, you'll want to check out these apps designed to help you make the most of your time with Fido. Wondering why your pup isn't feeling so...
View ArticleBest apps for cat lovers
Crazy about cats? Check our our favorite apps for cat lovers for apps that can help connect you with a vet and teach you more about the different breeds.1. Cat Breeds Reference: Want to learn more...
View ArticleLost in Suburbia: The big, bad bear of the burbs
When I take my dog for a walk, it is typically part walk, and part strolling buffet. Apparently, the walking part is for me and the buffet is for him. This really makes the walks challenging since I...
View ArticleWhy leaving pets in a hot car is a bad idea
It’s never a good idea to leave a pet in a hot (or warm) car while you run inside "real quick." You could be arrested for animal cruelty, your pet could get sick or even die, or strangers might break...
View ArticleBarbara Presnell: The life, legacy of Sam, a little white dog
When we came home from the vet's office with only Sam's collar, Arty knew. He'd spent the last two days in the house and yard by himself without her, and during the two days before that, when she was...
View ArticleLost in Suburbia: If it walks like a duck and swims like a duck, it must be a...
For about 10 years, a mallard couple would arrive annually each April and paddle about for a bit in our pool until some deep duck instinct instinct or our dog Riley barking convinced them to leave for...
View Article5 reasons to watch cat videos
Now that researchers have confirmed what we cat people have known all along (that watching cat videos is good for you), there’s nothing holding you back from spending hours and hours down the cat-video...
View ArticleGALLERY: 9 cute dog-breed hybrids you've probably never heard of before
Today is National Dog Day, and what better way to celebrate than by rounding up some super cute but super uncommon dog breeds we’ve recently learned about? (Note: All sorts of cute hybrid pets can be...
View ArticleQUIZ: Match the celebrity with their shelter dog
October is Adopt a Rescue Dog Month, and there are plenty of celebrities out there who are leading by example by adopting pets from their local shelters. Find out more about the month’s initiative via...
View ArticleVIDEO: Fearless French bulldog chases bears out of her yard
After Donald Hernandez of Monrovia, California, got tired of bears breaking into his backyard and causing damage, he installed a camera so he could keep an eye on things… but he never could have...
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