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Adoption Story
Cane's Bucket List—A beloved dog’s diagnosis of terminal cancer inspired his owners to come up with a creative way to cope with the loss that would come too soon.
By Penny Elms
When faced with the end of a beloved dog’s life, it can be nearly impossible to wrap one’s head around the thought of saying good-bye. While we may hope for our dogs to reach a certain age - one which seems significant...
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Doga - Redefining Healing
Fido may have fun playing Frisbee or taking long hikes, but in recent years new trends have been emerging with pet parents routinely pampering their dogs with Doga and more.
By Claudia Bensimoun
Today, non-traditional healing techniques for Fido are being combined with those of Western medicine. From transformative acupuncture to pampering massage, physical therapy and Doga, the main focus is...
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Dogs Take on War with Rhino Poachers in Africa
Deep in the African veld there is a desperate struggle to put an end to rampant poaching.
By Claudia Bensimoun
More than 1000 rhinos were illegally massacred in South Africa in 2014. ‘Triple-role’ sniffer dogs that are trained as anti-poaching dogs, together with their handlers, who are often wildlife conservationists, are trying to save some of the world’s most endangered species at Ol Pejeta...
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Dog Meat Trade in Korea
In South Korea, dogs are sourced from farms where they are bred and raised for their meat, contributing to an industry estimated to be worth two billion USD each year.
By Claudia Bensimoun
“Whilst some small-scale dog farms exist in China and other countries in Asia, South Korea is the only country known to have established large intensive farming systems to supply the demand for dog meat. Data...
