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For dog owners, a partner who doesn’t like dogs isn’t a minor quirk to overlook. Dogs aren’t a hobby you can scale back or put on pause. They’re family. They have routines, needs, and a place in the home that doesn’t shrink just because someone new is in the picture. That said, “doesn’t like dogs”…

In many cultures, the number 13 is considered bad luck, and while most people don’t put much stock in superstitions these days, there are still many modern-day institutions that reflect this old belief. To this day, some airlines do not carry a 13th row, some streets conspicuously lack a 13th house number, and buildings whose…

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Welcome to our “Ask Dr. Paola” series, where every Monday we bring expert advice straight from Dr. Paola Cuevas (MVZ) to help our readers better understand their dog’s health and well-being. Whether you’re a new pet parent or a seasoned dog lover, Dr. Paola is here to provide answers to your most pressing questions. From…

In the world of animal rescue, some organizations focus on one species, one type of care, or one specific mission. Coco’s Heart Dog Rescue has chosen a different path—one rooted in openness, compassion, and a commitment to helping any animal in need. While they do primarily help dogs, they will help all animals. Cats, farm…

In this article Winner Runner-Up 3rd Place Enter Your Dog View 3 More + Less – Welcome to our Dogster Weekly Photo Contest, where every Thursday we pick the best three photos from our readers, based on that week’s topic. This week’s topic was “Funniest Sleeping Position“, and we received some amazing photos from you. And…

Training a skittish dog is one of the more humbling experiences in pet ownership. You try to comfort them, and they seem more anxious. You push them gently toward something new, and they shut down completely. Progress feels invisible for weeks, then suddenly something clicks. Understanding what’s actually happening beneath the surface changes everything about…

You might have seen some news making the rounds recently about a wonderful policy in Italy that allows pet owners to take up to 3 days paid leave to take care of a sick pet. Although it is unclear as to why this has suddenly found its way to the top of the news pile,…

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