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The Mystery Bags at Carolina Beach State Park

picking up dog poop

There must be some strange things going on at Carolina Beach State Park. Mom and dad like to take us there for hikes and we love it! August will swim out and fetch sticks in the river while Pecos waits on the shore to grab the stick from her when she swims back. I like to wade in the water ...

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A Funny Thing Happened on the way to the Kennel

As the editor of Dog Living I receive a lot of submissions on books. This is one of the few I didn’t want to put down. Well, I read it digitally, so let’s just say I didn’t want to turn off my iPad! The author (Bev McQuain) has been gracious enough to allow us to share some excerpts from the ...

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A box of toys and treats every month? Yes please!

PetBox

There seems to be a monthly “box o’stuff” for just about everything these days and your dog is not being left out of the trend. PetBox will send you premium toys, treats, and accessories each month directly to your door. We must admit the idea of getting new stuff every month is kind of exciting so we decided to give ...

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Review: Dyson DC65

DC65 Review

Living with dogs means a constant battle with dog hair and so we’re always looking for tools and tricks to make the battle a little less painful. That’s why we were super excited to give the Dyson DC65 a whirl. The last time we tested a Dyson we were thoroughly impressed, so we  had high hopes for the new DC65 ...

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Atlanta Getaway: The Mandarin Oriental

Mandarin Oriental Dog

Mandarin Oriental, Atlanta announced a luxurious new pet program at Buckhead’s most exclusive address. From customized pet-friendly amenities to the special ‘MOpup’ in-room dining offerings, Mandarin Oriental, Atlanta is sure to please both furry pets and their owners. For a sweet start to their stay, pets will be welcomed upon arrival with organic bone-shaped cookies prepared by the hotel’s pastry ...

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Old Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard Goes Gourmet

Oh boy do our little taste testers love it when they get to “review” new dog treats. Old Mother Hubbard has introduced new varieties of treats with different tastes and textures to please even the most discerning doggy palate. Crispers Crunchy, cheesy, and savory, Crispers are available in Cheddar, Chicken & Rosemary, and Parmesan, Bacon & Tomato. Soft Bakes These ...

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Dogs Go to Bat Against Lou Gehrig’s Disease

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), or Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a progressive neurological disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord of humans. The limited treatment options available, and fatal nature of ALS, have made the need for novel research approaches urgent. Dogs Go to Bat Against Lou Gehrig’s Disease examines how veterinary researchers are studying a canine ...

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Top 10 Pet Names Related to Ireland

Irish Dog Names

In honor of Saint Patrick’s Day, Trupanion is sharing some pet data on the top ten pet names related to Ireland. According to the data, those names are: Bailey Lucky Chance Guinness Seamus Clover Finnegan Dublin Connor Patrick Irish spirits—of the beverage variety— are plentiful in North America, and several dogs and cats in the Trupanion database are named after ...

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What We’re Talking About: SilhouPETte Charms and Decor

dog jewelry

Keep your best four-legged friend close to your heart with a silhouPETte. Choose your breed of choice from the collection of sterling silver and gold charms or special order a custom design. You can feel even better about sporting a silhouPETte as 30% of all profits are donated back to feeding animals in need. Order yours at www.silhoupette.com.

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Hollywood Legend Doris Day Devotes Her 90th Birthday to Her Four-Legged Friends

Doris Day

Legendary performer and animal welfare advocate Doris Day will reach a milestone on April 3rd — her 90th birthday.  Her Doris Day Animal Foundation has planned an already sold-out birthday fundraising celebration in Carmel, located primarily at Day’s Cypress Inn, to benefit the Doris Day Animal Foundation (DDAF), Day’s namesake charity.  DDAF has been Day’s continuing passion since she stepped out of the Hollywood limelight in the late 1970s. The special birthday ...

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