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9 Large Dogs That Can Be Good for Families
By Shayna Meliker, Mar 25, 2014When searching for the right dog to add to your family, your first instinct might be to bring home a tiny little thing that your kids can cradle in their laps. But we're here to remind you… Full Article ›
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10 Reasons Why Guinea Pigs Make Great Pets
By Dr. Laurie Hess, Mar 20, 2014Thinking of getting a pet but don’t want the responsibility of a cat or a dog? How about a guinea pig? March is Adopt a Rescued Guinea Pig month, so what better time to get a new pet and also… Full Article ›
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Teen's Invention Helps Keep Dogs Happy While Their Owners Are Away
By Caroline Golon, Mar 12, 2014While many teenagers are dreaming about the lazy days of summer, 14-year-old Brooke Martin is looking forward to a summer of patents, production lines, distribution and marketing. But Martin… Full Article ›
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The Things We Do for Love: "I Taught My Horse to Overcome His Blindness"
By Caroline Golon, Feb 21, 2014Caroline Golon, author of the popular blog Crayons & Collars, shares the stories of pet owners who go the extra mile for their pets in this series, The Things We Do for Love. Full Article ›
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Animal Socks Make Keeping Warm Fun
By Caroline Golon, Feb 17, 2014It’s a sock! It’s a puppet! It’s Vs. Socks! This cute and comfy product is a unique twist on kids’ socks, featuring “animal rivals.” The socks are available in… Full Article ›
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San Diego Zoo Brings Animals to Hospitalized Kids
By Amy Sinatra Ayres, Jan 29, 2014For many years, keepers at the San Diego Zoo have been putting smiles on the faces of some very special animal lovers at Rady Children’s Hospital. Now, thanks to a generous donor, the… Full Article ›
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Como Explicar la Pérdida de una Mascota a los Niños
By Dr. Jorge Guerrero, Feb 18, 2014Nuestros animales de compañía son a menudo miembros irremplazables de la familia y por ellos entramos en duelo cuando estos mueren o son sacrificados. Es importante que reconozca sus… Full Article ›
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How the Family Dog Is Helping Kids Read, Lead and Succeed
By Dr. Jessica Vogelsang, Jan 7, 2014Seven-year-old Zachary stared at the page of the book in front of him, chewing his lip in concentration. “The dog began to g-g- ... What’s this word?” “Remember your… Full Article ›
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Teach Kids and Cats to Interact Safely
By Mikkel Becker, Jan 23, 2014You love your cat, and you love your child — and you want the two of them to be friends. But this may not happen naturally; it can require some work on your part. Start by teaching your… Full Article ›
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How to Stop a Dog From Nipping at Your Heels
By Mikkel Becker, Jan 16, 2014Q: My dog is a heel nipper. She’s not aggressive, and only makes minimal contact with her mouth, but she reacts to movement, especially kids running. What can I do? A: This behavior is… Full Article ›
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Newtown Families Thank Therapy Dogs
By Amy Sinatra Ayres, Dec 13, 2013In the days, weeks and months that followed December’s horrific shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School, there was no shortage of comfort for the victims from dozens of therapy dogs… Full Article ›
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Throwback Thursday: Barkley on "Sesame Street"
By Melanie Kramer , Dec 10, 2013There are many memorable characters from Sesame Street, but one of our favorites is Barkley the dog. Barkley first appeared on the Sesame Street scene in Season 9 (1978-1979) with the name Woof-Woof.… Full Article ›