Thanksgiving is a time to be thankful and show your gratitude for the many blessings in your life. If you’re lucky, those blessings include dogs! Our pups give use so much to be grateful for all year long. So this Thanksgiving, make sure to give your pup plenty of thanks!

Thanksgiving is right around the corner! Make sure you set your table, cook the turkey, and leave a dog-safe plate out for your best friend — your pooch! Watch this video for the top ten reasons why you need to make sure your pup has a place with your family this Thanksgiving.

I’ve parented dogs — lots of dogs. And I have failed to be the best dog parent in the world. It’s true. I’ve tried to train my dogs. I’ve almost housetrained a puppy! It seems for me that dog parenting is always “not quite” and never perfect. But that’s okay.

Is it okay to give your dog kisses? It’s really all about who your dog is, who you are, and what everyone is comfortable with. Here are a few things to keep in mind when you’re deciding whether or not to smooch your pooch.

The International Society for Animal Rights (ISAR) established International Homeless Animals Day in 1992, and it falls on the third Saturday in August ever year. The event raises awareness about the overpopulation of dogs and cats that contributes to these animals becoming homeless around the world.

Pet expert Colleen Paige created National Mutt Day in an effort to encourage the adoption of shelter dogs. It’s celebrated on both July 31st and December 2nd. Does it matter if a dog is purebred or mixed? We’re just happy to have our pups, no matter what’s in their DNA.

Of course, we love our mutts all year long, but we’ll take any opportunity to celebrate our mixed breed buddies. Do you know someone who has a mutt? Give them a surprise with a gift in honor of National Mutt Day!

March is National Craft Month–a time to get creative and try your hand at making new things. Your pup would look oh-so-cute in a sweater made by mommy or daddy. Take a look at these videos for some step-by-step guides to make your own DIY dog sweater

Watch this Pit Bull run out for an ice cream treat. She patiently takes her place in line and waits her turn. So polite!

Watch these adorable puppies enjoying changing of seasons and their favorite holiday–HALLOWEEN! Does your dog love Halloween as much as these cute pups?

Here is a compilation of some funny and cute dog videos–Pit Bull edition! So watch how cute and cuddly Pit Bulls can be!

Though more pet-friendly shelters emerge every year, many victims still feel forced to give their pets up to foster homes–or worse, leave them with abusive partners.

Blogger, My Konavore, who advocates a fresh, raw food rather than processed food for your dog, has a challenge for you. %20 for %20 Dog Food Challenge.

Our dogs will live longer and healthier lives if we begin to understand the basics of nutrition. Maybe we will too!

Would you be more likely to adopt a pet if you knew you had the time to make them comfortable and safe in your home?

Most of us count on our friends to help us make good choices in our relationships. Why not ask Wo-Man’s Best Friend to help out too?

Do dogs really see in black and white?

What would you do if your best friend got lost? Here’s the skinny on those little microchip doo-dads.

This Veterinarian who used to have to euthanize homeless dogs, now he can rescue them by the thousands.

Everyone knows that service dogs help humans cope with stress and feelings of loneliness, but one study on college students by three universities proves it.

These are items that every country or outdoor loving dog would love or needs to keep them happy, healthy and safe.