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For homeless pets, Best Friends Animal Sanctuary is a vital second chance

Last updated March 6, 2019. Best Friends Animal Sanctuary is the actual happiest place on Earth. This 3700-acre property located in Kanab, Utah allows companion animals to get a second chance at a meaningful life. Best Friends Animal Sanctuary is nestled in Angel...

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Fitdog Does: LACMA’s Barky Brunch

Every Saturday and Sunday, Ray's at LACMA offers a Barky Brunch menu in addition to their human-friendly fare. I took Fitdog's (un)official food critic, a 14-year-old cocker spaniel named Ginger, to test their offerings, and her response was...

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Dog Rocks will save your lawn

If we told you that a magical rock could save your lawn from the grass-killing bacteria of dog pee, would you believe us? Dog Rocks are saving lawns all over the world from burn spots where dogs pee. It's as simple...

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Dog Sports: Herding

This month, we're talking about herding. Dog Herding is an age-old pastoral practice of  wrangling livestock. Some popular herding breeds include corgis, border collies, cattle dogs, Jack Russell Terriers, and Australian Shepherds. Animal behavioralist John Bradshaw puts it succinctly: "The...

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So your dog is a star

Achieving dog stardom is a feat accomplished by few and coveted by many. Social media apps give people the power to develop a following and brand their lives on their own terms. Instagram especially is a hot spot for cute...

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