For more information on canine cancer prevention and treatment we’ve compiled the following list of resources. While by no means comprehensive, we hope you will find this guide helpful.
Websites and Organizations:
The AKC Canine Health Foundation is the largest non-profit organization of exclusively canine research in the world. The American Kennel Club website provides a resource […]

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Ben, a German shepherd that has served the US Navy for 10 years was given a full military honors funeral last month. The base chapel at Mayport Station was the location for this funeral. Ben served the K-9 unit for the US Navy and he worked riots, break-ins and fence line protection.
We think that honoring […]

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From TimesUnion.com comes this excellent story on a Dog That Motivates Kids: “Hasselbach, an occupational therapist for the Board of Cooperative Educational Services, takes her 2-year-old black Labrador, Winn, everywhere and uses him to get special education students to open up. “He’s a great motivator,” she said. “It’s pretty boring to say to a kid, […]

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According to Softpedia, Mariah Carey Bathes With Her Dog. Now we love our dogs, very, very much. Our dogs climb onto the bed and keep our feet warm at night. We take them with us almost everywhere. But there are two reasons that we wouldn’t take a bath with our dogs. One, they aren’t that […]

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Small dogs (those under 20 pounds) may be at risk for serious dental problems. According to Pet Age Magazine, small dogs are especially at risk for developing serious dental problems because they have small mouths which can lead to crowded teeth. The American Veterinary Dental Society recently revealed that more than 80 percent of dogs […]

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Happy Friday everyone!
Our dog Scout is off to a dog show today (good luck Scoutie!). So in his honor, we thought we’d publish a cute picture of our little curly coated retriever. Scout’s official dog show name is Soft Maple’s Beachcomber. We chose Beachcomber in the hopes that since we live near a lake, […]

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We watched a fascinating documentary last night called Den Mothers. The film is directed by Keegan Walden, who spent two years documenting the daily lives of Rhodesian Ridgeback afficionados. Trainers, breeders, rescuers, show dog owners and even animal communicators are interviewed in this wonderful film.
While Den Mothers focuses on the Rhodesian Ridgeback breed, it shows […]

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We are really excited about a whole new line of Dog Leash Hooks that we just added to PupLife.com. A dog leash hook is an easy solution for all of those tangled leashes by the door. Best of all, you can choose a hook with a silhouette of your favorite dog breed. If you or […]

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From the Saipan Tribune, the winning entry of the essay contest “Why Animals Deserve Kindness.” By the way, this winning entry was written by Lallane Guiao at Gregorio T. Camacho Elementary School. Lallane is in the fifth grade.
“Do you think animals deserve kindness? Well, I do. Everyone deserves kindness. Animals deserve kindness because they […]

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DogFriendly.com is out with their annual list of Top 10 Dog Friendly Cities To Visit in the United States and Canada. This year’s winner? Boston! Wow. Here is the entire top ten.
1. Boston, Massachusetts
2. Vancouver, British Columbia
3. New York City
4. San Francisco, California
5. Austin, Texas
6. Portland, Oregon
7. Northern Virginia
8. Orlando, Florida
9. San Diego, California
10. Dallas […]

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Dogs are now an integral part of our families, so more often than not, they come along for the weekend trip to the cottage, the 3 day visit to Grandma’s house, or even those long road trips across the country. If you are traveling with your dog for the first time, you might be wondering […]

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This article brings a smile to our face - it was Bark At The Ball Park day at the Clearwater Threshers ball park on Saturday. Fans brought their dogs to the game and the event helped raise funds and awareness for the Humane Society of Pinellas County.
Ever wonder what it is like to bring your […]

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