Maggie is a small to medium-sized crossbreed of around 8 years old fostered Norwich Norfolk. Maggie came to us from the Botosani public shelter in Romania. She had been in there almost all her life and her existence in the dire place had left her shut down and afraid of humans. It’s taken a long…
I’m proud to be invited to the 2026 FastCAT Invitational but this year I have to pass. I ran OH so Fast in Ohio last year, I don’t want to scare away any other dogs who are invited! This is my invite for this year. It is the second year I have been invited. The…
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Let’s be honest — living with a dog turns even the most sensible adult into a total softie (or a borderline lunatic, depending on how you look at it). There’s just something about those floppy ears, wiggly tails and soul-melting eyes that makes you do things you never thought you would. And while we could…
If your dog comes into the house after a day at the lake smelling like “seaweed” and there’s no time for a bath, a dog perfume might save the evening. Credit: Stuart Walmsley | Getty Images If your dog needs a quick spritz to get him through from one bath to the next, you’ll be…
Meet adoptable deaf one year old hound dog mix Dreama who is looking for a loving forever home with someone who will cherish her, make daily positive reinforcement sign training/socialization/enrichment a priority and always keep her safe. From her shelter advocate: DREAMA | Young Deaf Hound Mix | Jeffersonville Animal Shelter Dreama is a…
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“I grew up with OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder) which I have overcome in a lot of ways. But even so, when I was living alone in Los Angeles in my early 20s, I felt really lonely and scared. I wanted my Mom to be with me, and that’s really difficult when you think that because…
This post contains affiliate links, and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Learn More Updated July 2026 If you’ve ever seen your Chihuahua suddenly become weak, shaky, or unusually sleepy, it can be frightening. One possible cause—especially in…
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