Dogster, in partnership with the American Red Cross, recently launched an innovative pet ID and recovery service called Together Tag as a stand-alone solution or as a complement to your pet’s existing microchip. Easy Online Enrollment A one-time fee of $24.95 covers your dog for life. Simply add profile information to activate your account. Special discount [...]

The American Society For the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) reminds all pet owners that especially during this time of year, there are many household hazards that can poison our pooches. According to Dr. Louise Murray, Director of Medicine at the ASPCA’S Bergh Memorial Animal Hospital and author of Vet Confidential: An Insider’s Guide [...]

I’ll be the first to admit I spoil my dog. She has four dog beds scattered throughout the house, numerous blankets and toys, and she’s never left outside. But many dogs aren’t so fortunate. And in the wintertime, some dogs may manage to find a little cover from the wind and rain underneath a bush [...]

The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) is offering tips for pet owners to keep their furry friends safe during Halloween. Most importantly, if you suspect your pet has ingested a potentially dangerous substance, call your veterinarian or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435. Tip 1 No treats-no exceptions! [...]

The pills you pop may make you feel better, but they could be fatal to your pet. Just last year, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (APCC) handled 89,000 cases of pets exposed to human medications. Here’s what to watch out for: NSAIDs According to the APCC, NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) like ibuprofen or naproxen [...]

Two separate cases of dog abuse in the news recently sheds light on the fact that not only are animal abusers not getting away with it anymore, but also that concerned citizen intervention can save a dog’s life. In Queens, New York, ASPCA Humane Law Enforcement (HLE) agents recently arrested a 39-year-old man for neglecting [...]

I am shocked and saddened by the story of Chai, a 10-year-old lab mix, and his owner, Daniel Rechelbacher, who is not only trying to make a better life for his dog, but also hold a corporation accountable for a serious, grievous and potentially deadly wrongdoing.  I’ve excerpted the story from Daniel’s blog, in the hopes [...]

Back when I was looking into rescuing a dog, I stumbled across a local organization that helps place Golden Retrievers in homes. That group, Homeward Bound Golden Retriever Rescue and Sanctuary, Inc., is an all-volunteer, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with the mission of securing safe, loving homes for displaced or homeless Golden Retrievers. They receive Golden Retrievers from [...]

There are many victims of domestic violence, including pets, who are often caught in the crossfire and wind up either victims of abuse at the hands of the domestic abuser, or used as pawns to keep victims from leaving. It may sound incredible to some people, but there are many women who will not leave [...]

One of my husband’s biggest issues with getting a dog was the fact that said dog would inevitably “burn” our back yard when it went potty. Urine contains excess nitrogen resulting from the natural metabolism of protein in the body. And dogs, especially females, urinate anywhere and usually all at once, often causing dead brown patches [...]