latest news & articles

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  What dog breeds do the most digging?

  by Colleen Dougherty on December 6th, 2013

  Dogs dig for several reasons, including retrieving prey and foraging for food; find out which breeds are the most likely to dig, and how to curb this behavior.

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  Photographer credited with saving shelter dogs

  by DogTime on December 6th, 2013

  A professional photographer in North Carolina takes Wake County dogs out of the shelter for photo shoots in hopes they will help get the animals adopted.

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  Wisconsin woman starts program to help the homeless and their pets

  by DogTime on December 5th, 2013

  Homeless Hounds is an alternative to leaving a dog at the shelter for people who no longer have the means to take care of their pets due to economic hardship, such as a lost job.

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  Former Vicktory dog Georgia passes away

  December 4th, 2013

  The Pit Bull Terrier, and former Michael Vick fighting dog, was happy in the final days of her life — thanks to a loving owner named Amy and her rehabilitation at Best Friends.

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  Kentucky shelter needs help after facility and animals are lost in fire

  by DogTime on December 3rd, 2013

  A fire completely destroyed the Knox-Whitley Animal Shelter in Rockholds, Ky.; some of the dogs were saved, but most of the cats perished — here’s how you can help.

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  December 2 is National Mutt Day

  by DogTime on December 2nd, 2013

  Approximately 75 percent of all shelter dogs waiting for forever homes are mutts, but mixed-breed dogs have advantages over purebreds, and are less prone to genetic diseases.