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May
14

Pamela Anderson Adopts a Dog from India

Much has been said about Pamela Anderson’s chest, but here’s one thing we now know for sure about it: Her heart’s in the right place. The former Baywatch star has proven it by adopting a street dog from Mumbai, India, as reported last week in the Hindustan Times. Pyari, Pamela Anderson’s new pup. Photo from …

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May
07

Salmonella in Pet Foods – How to Protect Yourself and Your Family from Infection

Salmonella-contaminated pet food has been linked to human illnesses. Taking some simple precautions can significantly lower your risk of disease. MotocCE/Flickr.com You’ve probably already read the news by now that several people have gotten Salmonella poisoning and become ill as a result of the latest round of pet food recalls. Granted, this outbreak is caused …

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Apr
27

Revisiting Buck, a Soldier Dog Recovering from PTSD

I’m heading to Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas, for about a week, to learn more about military dog teams, and to attend the DOD’s Military Working Dog Competition. It’s essentially a military Iron Dog event, and promises to be really exciting and show just what these teams are made of. It’ll be …

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Apr
19

The Veterinarian’s Prayer – Words from the Heart

What would your veterinarian pray for? Photo Credit: Steve Snodgrass/Flickr.com I came upon this Veterinarian’s Prayer earlier today and thought I would share it with all of you. It struck a chord with me for many different reasons. (The phrases in italics are quoted from the prayer.) Please let me find the tiny, dehydrated vein …

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Apr
19

We Want to Know: What Have You Learned From Your Pet?

We here at Dogster already know the invaluable lessons our pets teach us in their quiet, unassuming ways, but SoulPancake’s taken it to the next level, staking out a spot at a park to ask people what their pets have taught them. Class is in session! So if you’ve got a moment and a box …

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Apr
19

Watch Dog: Great Quotes from Furry Philosophers

When your job is answering scores of questions every day via email, it doesn’t take long before you have actually written tens of thousands of emails. Conservative estimate: 50 e-mails per day for a total of 250 per week x 50 weeks (I’m allowed a two-week vacation!) x 8 years = 100,000 e-mails. Even allowing …

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Apr
10

A New Rhode Island Law Would Boot Dogs From Drivers’ Laps

Lap dogs are awesome. But no so much when you’re driving. At least that’s the notion fueling a bill introduced to the Rhode Island House Judiciary Committee. If it ends up passing, the legislation will make it illegal to drive with a dog on your lap, at least in the nation’s smallest state. The future …

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Apr
06

Most Excited Dog Ever Welcomes Daddy Home From Afghanistan: Cute Video

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When daddy comes over after 8 months in Afghanistan, this dog is so excited that he can’t even contain himself. We’ve never seen an animal go this crazy. It’s absolutely adorable! The Dog FilesJames Crocker Tweet This Post

Mar
27

Dog Saves Teen Shelter Volunteer from Attack by Registered Sex Offender

Heroes aren’t always big and strong and tough. In fact, sometimes they can be diminutive and sweet. And furry. And homeless. Meet Mabeline. The Rhodesian ridgeback or Lab mix is only about 38 pounds, with big brown eyes and an “absolute sweetheart” personality. The 4-year-old dog was passing her days at the Friends of Strays shelter …

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Mar
27

Unfortunate Tale of the Day: Malnourished Police Dog Is Rescued from Former Handler’s Home

Police dog Ingo and his handler, Officer Francisco Ibarra, were probably quite a team in their day. The German shepherd was undoubtedly a robust, smart, brave, loyal dog, and Ibarra likely really cared for his dog, as handlers almost always do.  But something seems to have gone very wrong after Ibarra retired. He had been …

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