Post-pandemic, WFH and all that, I’ve been giving some thought to getting a dog lately, and obviously being a busy journalist, I’ll need one that requires minimal grooming (much like myself), modest but regular exercise (also ditto) and is of a friendly disposition (mostly ditto). I’d quite like to have a pug or an English … Read more
Chewy customers are for life (and beyond), according to the many, many testimonies from incredibly grateful pet owners. And yup, there’s a reason to notice what’s happening with Chewy because nearly everyone loves dogs. That includes perpetual movie villain Danny Trejo (who doesn’t trust anyone who doesn’t love dogs), and Better Call Saul knows how … Read more
DEAR ANNIE: My wife and I married four and a half years ago, the second marriage for both of us. I have had dogs virtually all of my life. My wife was aware of this. I brought three dogs into the marriage, and my wife was also well aware of their habits. She likes dogs, … Read more
Have you ever looked at your pet all snuggled up and snoozing in their fluffy little bed and thought, “Gosh, that looks comfy!”? If so, you might want to check out the Plufl. While it looks like a human-sized dog bed — and, indeed, that’s basically what it is — the makers of the Plufl … Read more
Some states have ‘hot car’ laws, which allow people to smash a window to save a child or pet. North Carolina’s laws aren’t the same. GREENSBORO, NC — As summer ramps up, the messages to check for your kids or pets in a hot car have begun. It’s because 38 children die every year after … Read more
When Faye Strauss of Kent fell in love with her husband’s family’s Doberman more than 40 years ago, she had no idea her interest in the regal breed would lead her down a path to a life of dog shows, eventually earning her an invitation to judge the Working Dog Group at the Westminster Kennel … Read more
Dogs truly are a man’s best friend, so it makes sense that pet owners would get defensive if they were told their furry friend is one of the worst dog breeds to own. A woman on TikTok has sparked a debate after listing the five dog breeds she would never own after working in the … Read more
We might love our four-legged canine pals more than some of our human friends, but we can’t expect them to be as graceful as cats in front of the camera. Combine the stoic derpiness of some dogs with some rough (or is that ‘ruff?) camera angles from amateur photographers sneaking after the four-legged animals and … Read more
Crossbreed Baby Girl spent five years being overlooked by potential owners at The Capital Humane Society – but she is now settling into her new home after celebrating her ‘Gotcha Day’ Baby Girl has finally been adopted ( Picture: Facebook) When dropping a dog off at a rescue shelter, you hope they’ll be adopted within … Read more
The RSCPA has been forced to respond after years of debate about dog owners feeding their pets ice cubes after concerns on whether it’s safe. As the weather is starting to get a lot warmer not only do we have to keep ourselves fully hydrated but also our pets. Dogs can suffer heatstroke in just … Read more