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November 29, 2016
15 Dogs You NEED to Follow on Instagram
Lucy is a tech savvy pup whose bio lets everyone know her favorite food (which is a popsicle candy that’s watermelon flavored with chili on it)
Marnie is a 15 year old shih tzu who loves walking, parties, and hates being alone.
Mensweardog is a handsome shibe described as “the most fashionable dog in the world”
Backham is a three year old Samoyed who prides herself on becoming a CA champion at 9 months old.
Toby is a 2 year old chow chow who loves both strawberries and snoring
Molly is a newfoundland who lives happily with Boomer, another Newfie, and Lady, a Pomeranian.
Self-proclaimed King of Pop Culture. What else do you need to know?
Smiley was born blind, and happily works as a therapy dog with St. John Ambulance
Tuna is a little chiweenie with an overbite almost as big as his personality
Sir Charles Barkley is a four year old bulldog and cooler than you could ever hope to be
@bluestaffy
Ramsey is a Staffordshire bull terrier (more commonly known as pit bulls) from England, who is proudto show the true nature of his beautiful breed
@tazzydw2
Tazz is an Australian shepherd who claims to also be ½ bunny
Buddha is kind hearted Doberman who loves spending time with his favorite human, Siena
Chutney and Branston are two miniature dachshunds who share a love of getting into trouble
@goldilocksandthewolf
Goldilocksandthewolf follow Husky Kyro and his human Amanda on their “journey to escape the ordinary
Prince is a 4 year old schipperke mix. His biggest claim to fame? Belonging to the lady who wrote this.
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November 29, 2016
10 Pups Who Can’t Wait for Christmas
This pup who just really identifies with Santa
And this one who just wants to be Santa’s helper
This big ol’ woofer who was overjoyed (we promise) to be able to pick out a tree
This one who got a little carried away in decorating the tree
And this one who became the tree
This lovely lab who believes that everything, including all people and pets, need decoration
This pup who just can’t wait for ABC Family to play her favorite Christmas movie (hint: it involves a fuzzy green thing and a dog who dresses up as a reindeer)
This poor thing who’s only really excited because her Christmas gift is taking her cone off
And this beagle who says Christmas be damned- I’m opening my gifts NOW
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November 29, 2016
Heartwarming Story of Ultra-Marathoner and His Canine Companion
You may have seen this viral photo of a tiny little dog choosing to accompany a long distance runner, and heard about how it decided to accompany him on a 22 mile leg of a 100 mile race
But what you may not have heard is how the story ended, or rather that it isn’t quite over yet.
Dion Leonard, an extreme marathoner from Scotland, was competing in a 6-stage, 7-day race through the Gobi Desert, and it just so happened that a small stray dog who had been living near the starting point had decided to participate as well.
At the end of the first day, the dog had finished the 22-mile stretch alongside the other runners. The next day she decided to run again, this time choosing to remain beside Leonard the whole way. After that, Leonard and the little dog, which he named Gobi, were inseparable for the entire race. By then, Leonard knew that he had to bring Gobi home to Scotland with him.
Knowing this would take a considerable amount of time and paperwork, Leonard left Gobi in the hands of a trusted friend. But soon after he returned to Scotland he received the news Gobi had gone missing, and got back to China to look for her as soon as he could.
Despite the large amount of stray dogs in the area Leonard refused to give up hope, passing out flyers and searching tirelessly for his beloved companion. It wasn’t long before someone recognized Gobi from the flyer, contacted Leonard, and the two were reunited.
Leonard told the BBC “When we got there, I walked through the door and she came running towards me and ran around my legs and jumped up on me. It was love again at immediate sight. I’m going to try to do two things tonight: try not to cry and not to swear, I’m so excited. It’s one of the best days of my life.”
It will be quite a while before Gobi is able to make the trip to Scotland, but until then, Leonard has vowed not to leave China until she can go with him. You can follow their story on their Facebook page and even contribute to their crowdfunder, the goal for which has been met, but the site explains that “Leftover funds will be utilised to support other dog charities/shelters details of which are still to be determined.”
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November 23, 2016
Dog Owner’s Guide to Thanksgiving
Indulging your dog in a few table scraps is always hard to resist, especially on a food oriented holiday like Thanksgiving. Here’s a comprehensive guide to all the classic thanksgiving dishes, and which you can and can’t give your dogs
Turkey-YES
This may seem obvious, but just to put everyone’s minds at ease, yes. Turkey is absolutely safe for your dog to eat. Just be sure not to give them pieces with skin or fat.
Green beans-MAYBE
Plain old boiled green beans can make a nutritious and yummy snack for your dog, but try to avoid giving them green bean casserole, which can be loaded with ingredients your dog is better off without
Mashed Potatoes-NO
While there’s nothing particularly harmful in potatoes, they’re full of empty carbs that your dog doesn’t need. And when they’re heavy on butter, gravy, sour cream, or any other
Stuffing-NO
Many different stuffing recipes contain things like mushrooms, onions, sage, leeks, chives, garlic, scallions all of which can be toxic to dogs
Cranberry sauce-NO
Yes, it’s delicious, and yes, cranberries in and of themselves aren’t particularly toxic. But the average cranberry sauce contains way too much sugar than your dog is likely to handle.
Pumpkin Pie-NO, but…
While you shouldn’t serve your dog a slice of pumpkin pie smothered in whipped cream, you can give your dog a spoonful of pumpkin puree, which is not only a tasty treat, but an extremely healthy one too!
Happy Paw-lidays!
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November 21, 2016
Everyone’s Monday Slump, as Told By Dogs
When your alarm goes off for the first time
And the fifth
And tenth
When you finally pull yourself out of bed and wonder where you would be without coffee
And when you force yourself to put on your clothes for work
Everyone’s general mood once they get out of the house, and immediately regret all decisions
Once you get in the car and start driving to work, this is your face the whole way there
And when you’re actually at work, the chances of you getting anything done are slim to none
Eventually, you get home, and immediately flop back into your bed
And goodness knows there’s nowhere you’d rather be
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November 19, 2016
10 Dogs Who Are Really Getting Into the Fall Spirit
This pretty lady who’s just taking it all in
And this little guy who’s getting all in it
This fashionista, who likes to keep things simple with understated fall colors
And this festive pug who prefers to dress up as her one true idol, the thanksgiving turkey.
These perky pilgrims
And this lil guy who just wants dinner to start already
This tiny one who’s taking the cooking upon herself
This pup who’s more of a fan of decorating than eating
These models who are too busy looking fabulous to bother with dinner or décor
And last but not least, this bulldog who firmly believes that you don’t need to wait for thanksgiving to have a proper fall feast
November 19, 2016
Husky Gets Stuck In Tree, and the Internet Runs With It!
Recently this photo of a husky stuck in a coconut tree was posted on the internet.
Who could ever be sure how exactly this happened
And, as tends to happen with goofy photos, this poor lil pup became the victim (or star?) of some pretty funky editing jobs. Here are some of the best
A la Miley Cyrus
The photoshop experts of the internet certainly came in like wrecking balls on this one
A Noble Steed
Little known fact: huskies can use other huskies for all their transportation needs
Mush!
Even better, the huskies can just join forces and make us humans do all the work
A fun day at the carnival
Who knew this little puppy was such an accomplished horeseback rider
Husky Pupper
Everyone’s favorite quidditch star
Feelin spooky
I wonder if he still has a black cat
A strongmanhusky
Do you even lift, bro?
Livin’ in the moment
He’s a real thrill seeker
Gotta earn them dolla billz
But a hard worker, too
We ride at dawn
You know you’ve hit the peak of internet fame when you’re photoshopped in with Putin
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November 11, 2016
10 Surprising Foods That Can Be Harmful to Dogs
It seems like everyone knows the risk that chocolate poses to dogs from an early age, but there’s more than one item in your kitchen that could harm your furry friends, some of which are pretty surprising
Grapes
A negative reactions to grapes is well documented in dogs. Though the exact substance that causes the reaction is not yet known, even small amounts can cause kidney failure and sometimes prove fatal. While every dog is affected differently, some not being affected at all, it’s better safe than sorry with this one.
Onions
Onions contain a compound that can damage red blood cells in dogs causing them to become weaker and move around less. If enough onions are consumed, a blood transfusion might be necessary. If you think your dog may have eaten onions, be sure to monitor their behavior carefully.
Avocado
Avocado leaves, pits, bark and fruit contain a toxin called persin. Avocados can have toxic effects on dogs depending on the variety. They can cause upset stomachs in dogs, breathing difficulties, and fluid buildup in the chest.
Cinnamon
Cinnamon and its oils can irritate the inside of pets’ mouths, making them uncomfortable and sick. It can lower a dog’s blood sugar too much and can lead to diarrhea, vomiting, increased, or decreased heart rate and even liver disease. If they inhale it in powder form, cinnamon can cause difficulty breathing, coughing, and choking.
Garlic
Like onions, leeks, and chives, garlic is part of the Allium family, and is five times more toxic to dogs than the rest of the Allium plants. Garlic can create anemia in dogs, causing side effects such as pale gums, elevated heart rate, weakness, and collapsing. Poisoning from garlic and onions may have delayed symptoms, so if you think your dog may have eaten some, monitor him or her for a few days, not just right after consumption.
Apple cores and seeds
Though a dog may enjoy a few bites of apple for a sweet treat, the seeds contain cyanide in amounts too small to affect humans, but enough to have devastating effects on some dogs.
Bacon
I know, I know. Apologize to your dog for me but in spite of bacon’s undeniable deliciousness, it really shouldn’t be fed to your dog. Foods rich in fat, like bacon, can lead to the disease pancreatitis in dogs. Once a dog has developed pancreatitis, their pancreas can become inflamed and stop functioning correctly. Maybe stick to beggin strips.
Products containing xylitol
Xylitol is used as a sweetener in many products, including gum, candy, baked goods and toothpaste. It can cause insulin release in most species, which can lead to liver failure. The increase in insulin leads to hypoglycemia (lowered sugar levels). Initial signs of toxicosis include vomiting, lethargy and loss of coordination. Signs can progress to seizures. Elevated liver enzymes and liver failure can be seen within a few days. This sneaky sweetener can also hide out in products like peanut butter, so be sure to check all ingredients.
Macadamia nuts
These are some of the most poisonous foods for dogs. Macadamia nuts, part of the Protaceae family, and can cause vomiting, increased body temperature, inability to walk, lethargy, and vomiting. Even worse, they can affect the nervous system. Avoid macadamia nuts and be sure to pick up any and all that may fall on the ground.
Dairy products (yes, even cheese)
Canines don’t digest dairy very well, and many even have a slight intolerance to lactose, a sugar found in milk products. Dairy products, can cause problems if consumed in excess. Symptoms like gas, diarrhea and vomiting can all occur if a dog consumes too much dairy.
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November 11, 2016
5 Adorable Dog Videos that Will Melt Your Heart
This owner who dressed up as his dog’s favorite toy for Halloween, making all of his wildest dreams come true.
This sweet pup who happily took in some orphaned possums, even letting them ride on her back as they would with their birth mom
This sweet pomeranian who acts as a seeing eye dog for her best friend
This yellow lab trying her hardest to fill up her pool
And last but not least, this sweet bully bonding with a new baby