Dogs as Pets

Chihuahuas are among the most iconic and recognizable dog breeds in the world. Renowned for their small stature yet spunky attitude, these little dogs have made their way into homes and families...

Sometimes life throws curve balls and suddenly your faced with having to make a tough decision. Maybe it’s because you have to move, or maybe it’s because you don’t have enough money to support...

Immune Mediated Hemolytic anemia is a condition that manifests itself with little warning, and can take the life of your beloved pet within a short period of time. In this instruction guide, you...

Breeding female dogs need a quiet place to themselves, where they can nurse their puppies. New mothers are often nervous and easily distracted. A two-section dog house will prevent disputes...

Losing a pet can be a very traumatic experience for pet parents of any age. If you want to find your pet then this guide can help you to bring your beloved pet home safe and sound.

A 3-week old puppy should still be with his mother and litter mates where he will receive his mother's love and gain socialization skills. If the unfortunate circumstance arises when a puppy...

If you have a new puppy, you want the best for her: quality food, safe toys and the best health care money can buy. Which begs the question, What do you do with your puppy while you're at work...

Not only should you be seeing red flags when considering having an American Pit Bull terrier, also known as Pit Bulls, as a pet, you should also be hearing warning bells and whistles. Few homes...

Pit bulls are loyal, energetic large dogs. Sadly, these wonderful animals are used as fighting dogs throughout the United States. Pit bulls are one of the most prevalent breeds seen in animal...

Are you PCSing to Japan or another island that has no incidence of rabies and want to take your dog or cat with you? There's alot that goes into taking your family pet with you to Japan and...

So you've decided that you really, really want to get a pet... but your mom really, really doesn't want you to. You know you can convince her... you're just not sure how to go about doing it. Is...

If your dog suffers from separation anxiety you know just how much stress this can put on your family. Sometimes it can feel like nothing you try can possibly work. While there is no one answer...

Pugs are known in the dog world as the class clowns. Often thought of as so ugly they’re cute, pugs are the only dog bred that is a true companion to the human species. Pugs love to eat,...

Starting a rescue group is a big undertaking. Finding Pugs to rescue is the easy part. Navigating the maze of legal, accounting and business issues can be daunting at first. There are purebred and...

Fun-loving and affectionate, pugs make excellent companions. Families abandon their dogs for many reasons, most having nothing to do with the dog. Most North Carolina animal shelters operate on...

Chihuahuas are little powerhouses. Bossiness, barking and nipping can be a challenge to someone who buys one without knowing anything about the breed. This leads to Chihuahuas being abandoned in...

Pugs are becoming popular pets, which mean more are showing up in Indiana animal shelters. Most shelters try to find homes for young purebred dogs. They rely on rescue groups to take in older dogs...

If you like to camp with your dog, you'll need to take a few extra precautions in very cold weather. Here's how to safely cold weather camp with your dog.

Chihuahuas in Central Florida animal shelters need help finding homes. They are popular dogs that sometimes have personalities that their families are not prepared to live with. Families that buy...

Chihuahuas are popular little dogs with giant personalities. Too often people buy a dog without researching the breed and end up unhappy with their choice. Many of those people take their dogs to...

Chihuahuas are popular little dogs. Small in size they have giant personalities. Some are biters and most bark. Because people are not educated about some of their behavior many end up in Ohio...

Pit bull is just a term used for a Staffordshire terrier, American pit bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier or a mix. Pit bulls are loyal, fun loving, physically strong and energetic dogs....

Bichon Frise dogs are popular partially because they have hypoallergenic coats. There are many fine Bichon Frise breed rescues which have healthy, trained dogs and puppies up for adoption. But...

The Maltese is very close to being the perfect family dog. Even though Maltese are incredibly small (normally under 7 lbs.), they are fearless. They are excellent with children and very playful....

Chihuahuas enjoyed a recent rise in popularity. They have been used in commercials and movies. They have even enjoyed being the “it” accessory of celebrities. This has caused a...

The Maltese is a very popular dog but often winds up in animal rescue shelters because people buy the cute, fluffy puppy on impluse and don't realize what they've gotten themselves into. The rise...

You want a beagle and have decided to adopt one rather than buy a puppy. Beagles have been one of the most popular breeds of dog in the world, making them easy to find. However, they are often...

Lhasa Apso Terriers are frequently found in Michigan animal shelters. Lhasas are small dogs with big personalities. They are brave and will bark to alert of intruders. Lhasas end up in shelters...

Starting a pug rescue in the Upper Peninsula (UP) and the Upper half of the Lower Peninsula of Michigan presents challenges not experienced by rescue agencies located in metropolitan areas. The...

Yorkshire Terriers (Yorkies) are wonderful small dogs that weigh between two (teacup) and 10 pounds in purebred. There are also new "designer" breeds like the yorkie-poo. Michigan shelters...

Approximately 25 percent of the dogs in Michigan animal shelters are purebreds. Chihuahuas in need of homes can be found in shelters throughout Michigan. Most dogs in shelters are there through no...

Chihuahuas are a popular breed and many are in animal shelters, for a myriad of reasons. Homeless Chihuahuas are often house trained, friendly and ready to find a new home. Some Chihuahuas in...

Animal shelters call it the Tinkerbelle effect. It is the surge in homeless Chihuahuas that happened when Tinkerbelle, Paris Hilton's Chihuahua, strolled the red carpet. Sadly, instead of finding...

Is the canine population in your town budding out of control? Is there no place for your dog to be let out (safely) off the leash to play? Many towns are discovering the benefits of creating a dog...

If you love animals like me, you pretty much want to have them all living with you. But, as you can imagine, while you can live with them, all your pets might not be able to live with each other....

Most dogs are not going to sit quietly in the corner while you bend, twist and contort yourself into amazing yoga shapes. They’re going to want to play. Since shutting them out of the room usually...

Homeless pets and animals can pull on the heartstrings of almost all warm-blooded people. These furry companions are considered more and more as family members, and not four-legged animals that...

If you love animals and want to do something serious to help them, you might consider becoming a foster parent for abused and abandoned animals. No-kill pet shelters are popping up all over the...

The Komondor is a large white dog with fur that hangs in long cords. This hard-working animal is often used for herding sheep or protecting livestock. The Komondor is loyal to family members but...

Puppies are cute, cuddly and fun. Puppies can also be destructive and frustrating. Many dog owners can tell tales of chewed up household items. Caring for a puppy involves a major time and...