Archives for November 2023

Halloween should be treat-filled, not tricky, when it comes to pet safety. These Halloween pet safety tips can help cats and dogs stay calm and happy during the holiday of potentially toxic treats, weird noises at the door, and trick-or-treating kids in masks. ALEKSANDARNAKIC / GETTY 01of 05 Tip 1: Keep cats and dogs out […]

Most of the time, a dog’s behavior and personality are entirely dependent on its upbringing. However, there are some breeds of dogs that have earned an ill reputation of being vicious and dangerous because of their violent interactions with humans and other dogs. Although experts claim that proper domestication and training can iron out the […]

There’s always great debate about taking aggressive dogs to dog parks. You see, it’s not just a simple yes or no question, but a nuanced issue that revolves around the safety and well-being of our furry friends and their human counterparts. Dog parks are like playgrounds for pups, a place where they can run, romp, […]

PHOTO: MAURY COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES Animal shelters do their best to save the lives of as many animals as possible, and in one puppy’s case in Columbia, Tenn., it all came down to shelter dog Rockie. His blood donation saved the life of a young dog who was suffering immensely. The bonus? Rockie soon found a […]

Just from looking at her, you could tell that Grandma Dot hadn’t had an easy life, with her skinny body, roughed-up ears and dull coat. Several months after she arrived at the LifeLine Animal Project shelter in Atlanta, the veterinarian delivered extremely unwelcome news: The deaf and elderly pit bull, who’d likely never lived inside […]