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Welcome to the Pet-Loving World of the Becker Family
By Arden Moore
Meet the Becker bunch: Marty, Teresa, Mikkel and Lexington. Right away, you quickly discover that this is not your typical pet-loving family. In fact, the Beckers go above and beyond in their roles as passionate advocates not only for dogs, but cats, horses, rabbits, turtles and every type of companion pet.
They stand united in their family’s two-purpose mission: bring out the...
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Rescue Dogs Become Unlikely Runway Stars
Two globe-trotting, social media pups are the rather unlikely stars of the runway.
By Penny Eims
The past was dark for Sergio Galdamez’s dogs, Yeyush and Renzo. Yeyush suffered through years of misery at a puppy mill, and Renzo survived an abusive owner who beat him and left him outside in the snow.
But the misery of yesteryear is over—today the bonded survivors are social media darlings...
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GREY2K USA Worldwide
Saving Greyhounds: One Track at a Time.
By Tamra Bolton
It was a beautiful September day in 1992 and Christine Dorchak was on top of the world. Recently graduated from Boston University with a degree in Journalism, Christine could speak several languages and was all set to pursue her dream of becoming a foreign correspondent. Enjoying the cool fall air with her on their morning walk was Kelsey,...
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Fake Service and Emotional Support Dogs on the Rise
While you may think it’s fun and a harmless lark to parade your smart pooch around in a fake vest or harness, this is not an innocent trick without consequences.
By Tamra Bolton
Service dogs and the people they help have always garnered the upmost respect and admiration, but in this new age of entitlement and self-serving attitudes, this is sadly no longer the case.
In many places now, service...
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10 Best Wedding Venues with Fido
A growing number of couples are opting to include their best friend in their special day at hotel wedding venues that welcome dogs.
By Paris Permenter and John Bigley
You’ve dreamed of your wedding day for years—a time to celebrate your love with your special someone, surrounded by family, friends, and, for a growing number of couples, Fido. To make sure that your dog is part of this milestone,...
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CBD for pets—Is The Peaceable Kingdom Arriving at Last?
The ins-and-outs of CBD products for pets.
By James van Maanen
Will that famous and much-loved painting by Edward Hicks (1780-1849) finally become some sort of reality? That would take a major evolutionary leap, of course, but for pet owners who would like to see their dogs, cats, and other animals calmer and/or in less pain, the introduction of CBD hemp oil products offers some hope and...
