Pets

When the news headlines are constantly dominated by war, tariffs, blockades, and protests, it’s more important than ever to share stories of positivity and kindness and remind ourselves that there are some pretty amazing people out there doing extraordinary things, even under the most challenging of circumstances. Earlier this month, under the cover of darkness,…

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 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 “My Best Trick“, and we received some amazing photos from you. And…

The “COVID Puppy” phenomenon is a well-known chapter of the pandemic, but for Alexis Walling, the arrival of a tiny, wrinkled English Bulldog named Buckley wasn’t just a trend—it was a lifeline. Living in Hoboken, NJ, Alexis had reached a breaking point. Before the world locked down, she had already said goodbye to her father….

A dog that plays too rough with others is a problem that builds fast. One minute, the dogs are running and chasing, the next, someone’s yelping, another owner is looking over with concern, and you’re trying to figure out how to get control of a situation that escalated before you even saw it coming. Understanding…

As activists prepare to carry out the biggest Open Rescue in the history of animal welfare, Ricky Gervais says, “it’s time to release the dogs at Ridglan Farms, so they can live out their days surrounded by the love and freedom they so desperately need and deserve.” Trigger warning: This article contains some explanations of…

We all know the importance of adopting pets from animal shelters, and how choosing to bring home a dog from a pet rescue can be a life-changing experience for you, and a life-saving decision for them. But there is a vital step in the rescue-to-adoption process that often gets overlooked: fostering. For many fortunate dogs,…

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 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 “Best Easter Photo“, and we received some amazing photos from you. And…

“We didn’t just bring a dog home—we built a life together.” Most people are quietly taught a version of pet ownership that looks like this: early morning walks squeezed in before work, quick potty breaks between meetings, weekend guilt for not doing “enough.” Travel? Your dog stays behind—or becomes an afterthought. We tried that. And…