Category Archives: Owners

Dogs at work? Yes, please!

Employers: looking to keep your employees productive? Employees: interested in a stress-free, happy work environment? Researchers at Virginia Commonwealth University’s School of Business may have found a tail-wagging method for both. According to a recent preliminary study published in the … Continue reading

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Take your dog to work day

Photo: Bob Donnan, for USA TODAY

There’s no doubt you’ve heard of Take Your Child to Work day. Now, you can bring your other child – the one with four legs – into the office. This year, Take Your Dog to Work Day is June 22. Continue reading

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Endless pet videos from The Pet Collective

Pepe the Pug from 'The UnAddoptables,' a series on The Pet Collective YouTube channel. Photo: The Pet Collective YouTube

Want to distract yourself with adorable and entertaining videos of pets? Then visit The Pet Collective on YouTube for several unique mini-series featuring your favorite furry, feathered and scaly friends. Continue reading

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Playtime for your pet; exercise for you

Photo By Dan MacMedan, USAT

Spring is finally here and that means your pup is going to want to spend more time outside. These tips from USA WEEKEND will help you turn walking your dog into a workout. Not a dog owner? Don’t worry — there … Continue reading

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Service dogs and helpful pets

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There are 52 million people with disabilities in the United States; only 1% use service dogs. Service dogs all have the same mission: to give love, companionship and assistance to their owner. In Xenia, Ohio sits 4 Paws for Ability, … Continue reading

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Pet News: Super Bowl pets and happy owners

Mr. Quiggly -- racing in his Skechers against a pack of greyhounds. Photo by SKECHERS USA.

This Sunday many will tune in, not only to watch the Giants play the Patriots, but to see what the 2012 Super Bowl ads are. Unsurprisingly, this year animals dominate the ads. Continue reading

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Eight celebs, countless animal charities

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From actors to athletes, here’s a photo gallery full of celebrities who love their pets.Some of these celebs go beyond loving their pets to making animals a priority. Here are some who are actively involved in animal charities.Glenn CloseShe played 101… Continue reading

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Smallest dog, ministry dogs and avalanche survivor

Lucy, a 3-year-old mini Yorkshire terrier is the newly crowned 'world's smallest working dog.' Photo by STEPHANIE HEBRON, GANNETT

Skechers picks dog over a Kardashian, raises concern from animal rights groupsA French bulldog has replaced Kim Kardashian for the 2012 Skecher’s Super Bowl commercial. The ad will feature a French bulldog racing a pack of greyhounds at the Tucson Grey… Continue reading

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Dog communication, miracle pet and euthanasia

Most pet owners say that pet shelters should only be allowed to euthanize animals when there is no chance they'll be adopted. Photo by Dan Kitwood, Getty Image

Find out how much dogs can learn, poll results on euthanasia, an owner who won’t back down and a miracle pup. Continue reading

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