Advertisement It may not be our official motto, but we say it often enough that it could be: “Adopt, don’t shop.” It’s a great thing to do, but it might dampen your spirits if you have your heart set on a specific breed. Some might argue that any dog deserves love, and it’s true, but … [Read more…]
To legalize it or not? The national debate continues over marijuana and hemp-derived products. There’s lots of buzz in the news right now about the potential health benefits of taking CBD oil. Cancer patients, arthritis suffers, epileptics, chronic pain sufferers… all tell stories of near-miraculous improvements in their conditions since beginning CBD supplementation. But there’s … [Read more…]
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Are you dealing with a dog who is suffering from painful, maybe life-threatening health issues? Maybe your pit bull has such intense anxiety that she cowers during every thunderstorm, or your twelve-year-old schnauzer is struggling to walk from arthritic joints. Maybe you’ve got a rescue Golden Retriever with cancer. Or a Corgi who suffers with … [Read more…]
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Advertisement Megan and Steve Long are dog lovers, but they had no idea their passion for pups would lead them to open one of the country’s first canine breweries. It all started when their Rottweiler mix, Rocky began having digestive issues. In order to ease his symptoms, Megan began experimenting with his diet and searching … [Read more…]
Advertisement Canon was a gorgeous 3-year-old Husky that loved to eat, chase cats, and snuggle. His owner, Christy Figlio of Nashville, Tennessee, says he was perfectly healthy until Saturday night when he stopped eating and began drinking excessively. By Sunday afternoon, Canon was vomiting and unable to walk. Figlio rushed him to the local vet. … [Read more…]
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Advertisement Prince is a big boy with an even bigger bark. Like many Pit Bull-type dogs, Prince’s looks – and voice – can be deceiving. The handsome pooch currently resides at the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society in New York where he has been awaiting his forever home for six months. Each night, before he heads off … [Read more…]
Advertisement Pup parents know that our dogs love us deeply, even though they do not express it in the same manner as humans do. Recently, behavioral research saddened dog lovers when it showed that most dogs don’t like to be hugged. That’s not to say that our pups don’t enjoy receiving affection; they live for our … [Read more…]