Guide to the Goldendoodle Dog
Goldendoodles, a cross between a Poodle and Golden Retriever, were first bred in 1970 as service dogs and have since become the most desired of the Doodle breeds. People are drawn to the friendly, affectionate and loyal qualities of the Golden Retriever – along with the Goldendoodle’s signature fluffy cuteness, plus the obedient, intelligent and low-shedding Poodle. Goldendoodle dog breeders hope to bring out these most desirable traits in the offspring. Goldendoodles are not official AKC breeds and therefore, there’s no...
Dug up at Dogster: July 2022 Dog Events and Dog Holidays
July is a month for celebrations, BBQs and lots of play time outside with our dogs. It’s also the month we bring awareness to the importance of pet hydration in the summer heat. Prefer the indoors? We’ve got you covered. Check out the dog events and celebrations in your area. Don’t see your dog event on the list? Email us at dogstermag@belvoir.com and we will include your dog event. Monthly July 2022 Dog Holidays National pet hydration awareness monthNational lost pet prevention month Daily July 2022 Dog...
Boy Was Saving Up To Buy Puppy, Grandma Asks Him To Close His Eyes & Stretch His Arms
6-year-old Xander Mellor from Springfield, Illinois, had been saving up for the past 18 months to buy a puppy. When Natalie Ellenburg came home from work, he would politely ask her for the change she had on her and deposit it in his savings jar. Image/Story Source Credit: Caters Clips via YouTube Video Xander had stopped buying sweets and delicious things because he wanted a puppy of his own. When his grandparents heard about his charming quest, they decided to pay him a visit to make his wish come true! Image/Story Source Credit: Caters...
Simple Healing Salve for Hot Spots
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Two former animal shelter youth volunteers share the impact it had on them
This is the second in a post in a two-part series by Erin Ellis, Community Engagement Director of Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe (HSTT) about their youth volunteer program. This post highlights two former youth volunteers in a “Where are they now?” fashion. Read the first post. At Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe (HSTT), we had no idea when we began this journey of involving youth as volunteers what exactly the future would hold. Our hope was that these kids would learn that a shelter is not a sad place, that it’s not...
An Adorable Stray Dog is a Good Citizen Who Helps Kids Safely Cross the Street
Stray dogs are just as lovable as domesticated ones. All dogs can show loyalty and responsibility to humans. People shouldn’t be afraid of stray dogs, and they don’t have to be generalized. These dogs take the initiative and carry out the responsibility that wasn’t their role in the first place. Kupata, the stray dog, is an excellent example of a stray dog. He took the initiative to be a crossing guard for kids in Batumi, Georgia. Kupata is their friendly neighbor dog — who takes his service seriously and with...
Dog Tick Removal Tips to Easily Prevent Diseases
As a dog parent, you must ensure that your dog is properly groomed from their fur, skin, face, ears, and paws. Setting up a grooming schedule every month and extra care during the summer is essential. The hot season is when ticks are active, and cases of tick-borne diseases worsen. If you are used to bringing your dog on every summer outing, you should be extra careful as they might get exposed to ticks. Check on their fur after going out. The tick must be immediately removed because the longer it clings to your dog, the more severe the...
Beloved Therapy Dog, Chopper, Crosses The Rainbow Bridge
Chopper wasn’t your average Boston Terrier. Better known as “Chopper the Biker Dog,” the 12-year-old therapy dog rode around town on a miniature motorized “Harley,” offering kisses and comfort to wounded veterans, traumatized police officers, children with cancer, homeless people, and anyone else in need. There he goes again, my dad and his selfies…. as I sit here waiting patiently with this American Hero, Retired #USMC #SemperFiThank you for your service sir Posted by Chopper the Biker Dog...
Why Is It So Hard to Volunteer to Help Pets?
Here’s how it usually works when you go to volunteer in an animal shelter: Fill out a long application. Wait. Maybe hear back about a volunteer orientation to be held in the next two months. Maybe be told there are no upcoming orientations. Eventually attend a 3-hour seated orientation in a room with a screen and a canned presentation. Wait. Get invited to start volunteering. Show up. Feel really confused. Try to figure it out. Get told by (insert any person here) that you’re breaking one or more rules. ...
Stray Cat Shows Up at Family’s Porch to Help Them Through the Pandemic
This story was originally shared on The Animal Rescue Site. Submit your own rescue story here. Your story just might be the next to be featured on our blog! It was the start of the pandemic, right before we went into complete lockdown. We closed on our new home and moved in. We were happy to be in a much larger house where our four boys all had their own rooms and their own space and enjoyed making this house our home. One summer day, as we were working on the yard and cleaning our garage, a big tuxedo tom walked up our driveway and laid down...
