latest news & articles

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  July 31 is National Mutt Day

  by DogTime on July 30th, 2014

  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.

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  Top 10 things every responsible rescue should offer

  by Nina Stively on July 30th, 2014

  Editorial: An examination of animal rescue organizations that choose which animals are admitted to their programs and 10 telltale signs of a responsibly run facility.

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  Dog as a musical instrument

  by DogTime on July 30th, 2014

  Video: A dog in Taiwan gets played by his owner like a musical instrument — but instead of music coming from the animal, his limbs vibrate as he is tickled.

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  Dachshund puppy’s first time on a human bed

  by DogTime on July 29th, 2014

  Video: Pepper, a miniature Dachshund puppy, is in doggie paradise after he’s allowed on a bed for the first time; watch the pup run adorable celebratory laps.

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  Dog is a chick magnet

  by DogTime on July 28th, 2014

  Video: 10 motherless baby chicks discover they’ve been adopted by a mutt named Bailey one morning...and no, it probably doesn’t get much cuter than this.

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  Dog passes out with joy during happy reunion with owner

  by DogTime on July 28th, 2014

  Video: A Miniature Schnauzer in Pennsylvania was reunited with her owner after they were apart for two years; the dog was so excited to see her human that she fainted.