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Dog Is Not Having His Owner's Kisses

Emerald Catron — Thu, 02 May 2013 16:36:02 +0000

One man has trained his dog to hate kisses or affection. Sure, it’s cute, but they’ve spent so much time together, and Owner was totally there for Dog that time he ate the Chunky bar — he even took him to the doctor and washed the puke out of his hair. When will Dog realize [...]

And the 2012 World's Ugliest Dog Is… Mugly!

Jeremy Taylor — Sun, 24 Jun 2012 17:30:57 +0000

An 8-year-old hairless Chinese Crested named Mugly has been crowned the World’s Ugliest Dog for the second time in his career. Back in 2005 the adorably repulsive pooch won Britain’s Ugliest Dog contest as a pup, and over the weekend the fur-less wonder took the title at the 24th annual World’s Ugliest Dog contest at the Sonoma-Marin Fair in Petaluma, California. Beating a [...]

Metrapark Going to the Dogs

Jami Bond — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 22:52:21 +0000

MetraPark is going to the dogs this week! June 19-21 some of the prettiest pooches from across the country as well as Canada and Mexico will strut their stuff at the “Copper Circuit Cluster”at the Expo Center. More than 125 AKC recognized dog breeds will be judged during the 3 days. Each day will see [...]

Your Dog Could Increase Your Insurance Premiums

Mike Adams — Tue, 22 May 2012 16:39:13 +0000

Your may think your dog’s bark is bigger than his bite, but there is new research that suggests his bite might just be big enough to drive up your insurance premiums. According to a recent analysis of homeowners insurance by the Insurance Information Institute, dog bites were responsible for costing American insurance companies an estimated [...]

'Poo Wi-Fi' Offers Free WiFi in Exchange for Dog Poop — Seriously [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 23:00:28 +0000

Getting people to clean up after their dogs during walks isn’t always an easy feat — but in Mexico City, a pilot program rewards folks for doing so in a very modern way. Mexican internet portal Terra has set up special boxes in 10 parks, and when people use them to throw away their bags [...]

Can Taking Your Dog to Work Really Make Everyone Healthier?

Shauna Wright — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 23:00:56 +0000

We already know chronic stress can make you sick, especially when that stress comes from work. So, if you need something to bring to the office to help you cope, look no further than man’s best friend.

Former World's Ugliest Dog Using Bad Looks For Good

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 09:00:08 +0000

We were all sad to hear that Yoda, the world’s ugliest dog of 2011, recently passed away. But there are still plenty of homely canines among us, including 2007′s World’s Ugliest Dog, Elwood. Like many ugly dogs, the Chinese-crested Chihuahua had a rough start to life and was almost put down before being rescued by his owner [...]

Man Who Thought He Lost His Dog to Tornado Has Tearful Reunion

Danny Gallagher — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 08:00:00 +0000

Whoever says the news doesn’t print enough good news these days needs to see these photos of a victim of the recent tornadoes finding the dog he lost in the storms. Greg Cook of Limestone County, Ala. lost a lot during the recent tornadoes that slammed the Midwest. The saddest loss was his chocolate Labrador, [...]

Dog is Mesmerized by 'Marmaduke' [VIDEO]

Don Deane — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 23:00:39 +0000

A Golden Retriever named Smitty watches the live-action film ‘Marmaduke‘ in rapt attention. Yeesh. Wouldn’t anything else — even ‘Air Bud’ — have been a better choice? According to the dog’s owner, he came home one day and turned on the TV without noticing what was on. But before he could change the channel, the [...]

Wounded Soldier Reunites With Dog Found in Afghanistan [VIDEO]

Don Deane — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 23:00:12 +0000

While on tour of duty in Afghanistan, soldier Donny Eslinger adopted an adorable dog that he named Smoke-pup Barbarian. But after he was critically wounded during a mortar attack and shipped to Germany, Eslinger was forced to leave the pooch behind. But thanks to the efforts of an organization called The Puppy Rescue Mission, Eslinger [...]

Watch a Brave Kayaker Rescue an Injured Dog Swimming in the Gulf of Mexico [VIDEO]

Don Deane — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 22:00:35 +0000

Rory O’Connor was fishing off the coast of Florida in the Gulf of Mexico on Jan. 7th when he suddenly noticed a dog paddling toward him. As you can see in this video, O’Connor helped the injured pup into his kayak before bringing him to a local veterinarian. Once there, the Hungarian Vizsla’s microchip was [...]

Ouch! Kim Kardashian Replaced By a Dog In Skechers Super Bowl Ad

Danny Groner — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 22:00:33 +0000

Kim Kardashian was all set to appear in a sexy Super Bowl commercial for Skechers. But then, the shoe company had second thoughts about using the reality TV star, and have rewritten Kardashian’s role instead for…a French bulldog.

$4,500 Wedding Ring Found In Family Dog's Stomach [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 08:00:48 +0000

If you’ve ever lost something important, you know the panic an Albuquerque woman felt when she couldn’t find her $4,500 wedding ring. But as it turns out, she wasn’t just absentminded — there was a thief afoot. To be more precise, a thief on four feet.

We Say Goodbye to the World's Oldest Dog Who Died at 26

Kathy Landin — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 23:15:29 +0000

As the theory goes, when a dog lives for 26 years, he’s actually lived the equivalent of 182 people years. That’s a long time for anyone and it was a long time for Pusuke, the world’s oldest dog, who passed away Monday.

Getting a Flu Shot? Don't Forget Your Dog — Health Check [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 12:00:49 +0000

It’s cold and flu season again. While that means many people will be getting flu shots, there’s one member of the family you may not realize needs one too: your dog.

The H3N8 virus, identified in 2004 and commonly known as “dog flu,” has sickened thousands of dogs in 38 states. Currently there are outbreaks in the New York metropolitan area and near San Antonio, Texas, with other states like Pennsylvania and Colorado reporting epidemics throughout the year, as well.

Adorable Bulldog and Horse Make Friends At Occupy Wall Street [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 08:00:07 +0000

Whatever else happens with the Occupy Wall Street movement, it will always been known as the setting in which a jumpy bulldog named Frenchie and reserved police horse become fast friends. Watch the inter-species buddies get to know each other below. [via Viral Viral Videos] Read Original: Adorable Bulldog and Horse Make Friends At Occupy [...]

Is This the Cutest Puppy Ever? Or the Creepiest? [PHOTO]

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 18:00:17 +0000

This photo has been circulating the internet over the last couple days, eliciting cooing sounds and begging the question “Is this the cutest puppy ever?” Honestly, we can’t decide if it’s cute or ridiculously creepy. Oddly, nobody has been able to definitively identity the breed of the fetching furball, suggesting it might not be a dog at all, [...]

Dramatic Baby Throws Brief Crying Fit Over Dog Bark [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 20:00:09 +0000

Little Katelyn was feeling safe and secure in her bumbo when the family dog let out a loud bark and rocked the tot’s world. While she reacted with a dramatic hand motion and a few seconds of crying she quickly recovers from the shock, and goes back to feeling safe and secure. [via Say OMG] [...]

Dog in Tank Costume Wins PetSmart Halloween Contest [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 22:00:01 +0000

While pets are usually ambivalent about the Halloween costumes their owners dress them in, Tangent the chihuahua seems pretty pleased with the added firepower of his spiffy tank get up.

The tank, which took first prize at the local Petsmart’s Halloween contest, features a gun that lights up and makes shooting sounds when Tangent’s owner pulls a trigger on her side of the leash.

Determined Dog Climbs Tree To Fetch Stick [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 16:00:46 +0000

Though it takes him a little while to figure out the proper plan of attack, a dog named Stubs is able to climb a tree in order to retrieve a stick his owner put up there. Good boy! Check out the industrious pooch in the video below. [via The Daily What] Read Original: Determined Dog Climbs Tree [...]