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Nearly 700 Porcupine Quills Removed From Two Stray Dogs in North Dakota
Sometimes a rescue story begins with something almost impossible to imagine. Two stray dogs in Fargo, North Dakota, were recently found with hundreds of porcupine quills embedded in their faces and bodies. By the time rescuers were able to get them help, the dogs had reportedly been living with the quills for several days. They…
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14 Animals Rescued From Pittsburgh Home After Two Dogs Were Found Dead
A call from the community led Pittsburgh authorities to a home where more than a dozen animals were found in need of help. On September 2, Pittsburgh Animal Care & Control officers and police responded to a house in the Westwood neighborhood after concerns were raised about possible animal cruelty. When officers arrived, no one…
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Why Are U.S. Animal Shelters Still So Full?
Walk into many animal shelters across the United States and you may see the same problem. Kennels are full. Dogs are waiting longer. Staff and volunteers are trying to make space for the next animal that comes through the door. And even though millions of pets are adopted every year, shelters are still struggling with…
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After 2,094 Days in a Shelter, 12-Year-Old Nyla Finally Gets Her Freedom Ride
For more than five years, Nyla waited. Day after day, people came and went. Dogs arrived. Dogs left. Families walked through the shelter looking for a pet to take home. And somehow, Nyla was still there. The 12-year-old dog had spent 2,094 days at the Hamilton Township Animal Shelter & Adoption Center in New Jersey…
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Caring for a Senior Dog: Changes You Shouldn’t Ignore as Your Dog Gets Older
There is something strange about watching a dog grow older. It happens slowly. One day, they are running around the house like they have endless energy. Then, almost without noticing when it happened, they start taking a little longer to get up. They sleep more. They hesitate before jumping onto the couch. Maybe their face…
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Dog Dental Care: Signs of Dental Disease and How to Protect Your Dog’s Teeth
When we think about keeping our dogs healthy, we usually think about food, exercise, vaccines, and regular vet visits. Dental care is easy to forget. I think part of the reason is that dogs usually keep eating, playing, and acting like themselves even when something is bothering their mouth. They cannot tell us that a…
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When Should You Take Your Dog to the Emergency Vet? Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore
One of the hardest things about being a dog owner is knowing when to wait, when to call your regular veterinarian, and when something is serious enough to go straight to an emergency hospital. Dogs cannot tell us exactly what hurts. And when something suddenly changes, it is easy to second-guess yourself. “Should I wait…
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Dog Diabetes: Early Signs Owners Should Know and What Happens After Diagnosis
When people hear the word “diabetes,” most of us think of a human health condition. But dogs can develop diabetes too. And sometimes the first signs are easy to overlook. A dog may begin drinking more water. They may need to urinate more often. They may seem hungrier than usual but still lose weight. At…
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Pet Insurance: Is It Really Worth It?
Pet insurance is one of those things that sounds simple until you actually start looking into it. At first, you think: “Okay, I pay a monthly fee, and if my dog gets sick, insurance helps.” But then you start seeing words like deductible, reimbursement rate, exclusions, waiting period, annual limit, and pre-existing condition. That is…
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FDA Expands Emergency Options to Help Protect Dogs and Cats From New World Screwworm
For most of us, it is easy to picture what a dog’s life should look like. A comfortable place to sleep. A walk outside. A name someone calls every day. A person waiting for them at home. For more than 2,000 beagles that left Ridglan Farms in Wisconsin this year, the next chapter of life…