dog adoption
- behavior
7 Signs Your Dog Has Imprinted On You
Not sure what that means...or if it’s a good thing? A veterinary behaviorist explains.
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- lifestyle
Alex Proba’s Dog Knows How to Show Off For the Camera
The abstract artist on how her rescue pup, Sam, photobombed a video project and inspired a brand-new line of dog products.
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- lifestyle
As Shelters Fill Up With Dogs, The Animal Pad Volunteers Roll Up Their Sleeves
The San Diego-based rescue’s 300 volunteers take saving Mexican street dogs as seriously as a full-time job (but have fun doing it).
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- lifestyle
The Misunderstood Pit Bull Is at the Top of Yves’s Advocacy List
The model, activist, and musician on his activism philosophy: “I’ve always been drawn to those who have been left behind, forgotten, misunderstood. I relate to them on a very deep, personal level. No matter how different you are, everyone deserves a chance.”
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- lifestyle
Foster Parenting 101: How to Be the Best Caregiver to Your Guest Pets
All the steps you can take.
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- lifestyle
California Is the First State to Ban Testing of Chemicals on Cats and Dogs
The U.S. has a long way to go when it comes to ending what Gov. Gavin Newsom calls “cruel and unnecessary testing.”
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- lifestyle
Urban Farmer Indy Srinath’s Pup Okra Lives the West Coast Granola-Fantasy Life
Some dogs get dog treats. Okra gets farm-fresh popsicles and foraged kelp.
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- lifestyle
How Sophie Gamand Showcases the Gentle Souls of Misunderstood Dogs
The artist and activist on how her work has helped hundreds of dogs get adopted (and how she copes with the heartache of photographing shelter and street dogs around the world).
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- lifestyle
We Are Now Living in the Age of Drone Animal Rescue
ASSERT co-founder Ryan Okrant tells The Wildest about his work — from tornadoes in Kentucky to war in Ukraine.
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- lifestyle
How the “Reservation Dogs” Set Became a Makeshift Oklahoma Dog Rescue
Filmmakers Brit and Taylor Hensel on their side hustle to save real life “rez dogs.”
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- lifestyle
Pia Baroncini Has an Open-Door Policy For Foster Dogs
The LA entrepreneur has one thought when she sees an animal in need: “How dare we not help?”
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- lifestyle
From Goldendoodles to Puggles — the Truth About “Designer Dogs”
Do your research. Know the facts.
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- lifestyle
8 Ways Student Loan Debt Relief Could Benefit Pets
How people can splurge on their pets — or adopt new ones!
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- lifestyle
Tinder’s New Feature Allows Users to Add Adoptable Dogs to Their Profiles
Shelter dogs want in on the cuffing season companionship rush.
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- lifestyle
How to Help Dogs and Cats Affected by Hurricane Fiona
Rescue organizations are in need of donations (and adoptions) after the devastating storm.
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- lifestyle
Gus Kenworthy’s Dog Isn’t Remotely Impressed By Him — and She Makes Sure He Knows It
Birdie’s Instagram is one of the funniest follows around. Just don’t expect her to follow you back.
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- lifestyle
4,000 Beagles Rescued from a Research Facility Are In Need of Homes
It’s one paw in front of the other for some of these dogs, who are adjusting to what it means to finally be safe.
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- shopping
Your Ultimate Foster Dog Shopping List
Your foster dog needs love — but they also need stuff.
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- lifestyle
Forget Goat Yoga. Jessamyn Stanley Practices With Her Pets
Turn those barks and meows into namastes.
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- lifestyle
It’s 2022, and Animal Shelters Are Filling Up Again
Adopting a pet in the pandemic was a competition. Now, shelters need all the adopters they can get.
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- lifestyle
The Cold Picnic Team Runs on Puppy Love — and a “Never-Ending Battle” With Dog Hair
Meet Phillip and Daisy, the pups behind Cold Picnic’s colorful, trendy aesthetic.
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- lifestyle
At Badass Rescue, You Can Get a Private Concert From Joni Mitchell
In barks. She’s a dog. Was that not clear?
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- lifestyle
Dani Miller’s Dogs Helped Her Realize Life Is Not About Following the Rules
How the Surfbort frontwoman and Gucci model’s rescue pups, Foxy and Pony, get her out of the house and out of her “feels.”
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- lifestyle
5 Ways to Celebrate Your Dog’s Gotcha Day
No party animal can resist pupcakes and scavenger hunts.
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- lifestyle
Paul Wackers and Buddy Are on a Fantastic Voyage
The figurative artist on bringing his rescue pup along on his wild rides, from studio sessions to backpacking expeditions.
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- lifestyle
How to Prepare for an Adoption Home Visit
7 tips for acing your inspection and bringing your new pup home.
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- lifestyle
9 Tips To Find A Lost Dog — Fast
Buddha Dog Rescue and Recovery founder Nicole Asher’s pro tips for getting your missing pup home safe.
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- behavior
Puppy Class Is in Session
A dog behaviorist schools us on why puppy classes are more about socializing than getting straight As.
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- lifestyle
Hunx and Stix: Seth Bogart Is Recording New Music and Raising a Punk Princess
The artist, front man, and queer icon on his terrier, Stix: “She’s like a little stuffed animal that’s come to life and is oblivious to all the hate in the world and just wants to give you love.”
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- health
Everything You Need to Know About Spaying and Neutering Your Dog
A vet’s take on why it’s a smart choice. Snip, snip!
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- lifestyle
Off Broadway: Muddy Paws’ Founder Went From Musician to Matchmaker
Rachael Ziering walked away from a career on Broadway to make the pet adoption process more inclusive.
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- lifestyle
Tennis Star Denis Shapovalov Started an Animal Rescue
“With ShapoShelter, we’re going to highlight the stories of these poor animals that can’t tell their own stories in the hopes of finding them new homes.”
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- shopping
“Velvet Hippos” Need Their Beauty Sleep
Co-founder Shalina Chen on how her Pit Bull-inspired beds don’t sacrifice style for comfort.
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- lifestyle
R&B Artist Tree Thomas’ Entourage Includes His Rescue Dog, Chef
“He’s my support system when I’m making a beat. He’s kind of like my A&R — he listens to all my music and tells me if it’s good or not.”
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- lifestyle
Yay! New York Just Shut Down the Puppy Mill Pipeline
The state passed a bill that will end the inhumane breeding and transport process.
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- lifestyle
Victoria Lily Shaffer Wrote the Book on Dog Rescue
How the author and founder of Pup Culture Rescue is fusing her experience in the entertainment industry with her passion for animal advocacy.
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- behavior
How to Properly Introduce Two Pups
There’s a lot more to it than sniffing each other’s butts.
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- lifestyle
How My Dog Helped Me Get Through the Pandemic Alone
“She was my lockdown companion, but I had to learn to slowly navigate my fears and anxiety without her as my constant companion.”
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- lifestyle
How Pia Baroncini Prepared Her Dogs for Her New Baby
The creative multi-hyphenate and dog rescue advocate is mom to three big mushes and one tiny human.
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- lifestyle
Pit Stop: Comedy for a Good Cause in NYC This Sunday
Comedy and advocacy will come together on stage at Stand Up for Pits’ fundraiser at Gotham Comedy Club this weekend.
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- behavior
How to Help an Anxious Dog Conquer Their Fears
Six animal behaviorists and I share our pro tips for boosting the confidence of a fearful dog.
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- lifestyle
How Artist Grace Miceli’s Dog, Tony, Helps Her Deal
“I was like, ‘How can I draw myself without drawing my actual self?’ We have this sort of symbiotic relationship — he’s become this character that I’m able to explore things through...”
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- lifestyle
8 Questions to Ask Yourself When Choosing a Dog Breed
Find out which dog breed is right for your lifestyle.
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- lifestyle
7 Myths About Rescue Animals, Debunked
For starters: no, they’re not all traumatized and yes, you can find purebred puppy.
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- lifestyle
Should I Adopt a Bonded Pair?
Some besties are inseparable, and that’s not always a bad thing.
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- lifestyle
10 Questions to Ask a Shelter About an Adoptable Dog
From exercise needs to medical history to compatibility with kids, here is everything you need to know.
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- lifestyle
7 Things to Consider Before Adopting a Pet
It’s a big decision so check these boxes before you sign on the dotted line.
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- lifestyle
Why Do I Have to Pay an Adoption Fee?
If you’re helping out a homeless pet, shouldn’t that be worth a freebie? The reality is, it costs a lot of money to care for shelter animals and to keep a shelter clean and safe.
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Get the Inside Scoop on Adoption Applications
Ready to take the plunge? Here’s everything you need to know about applying to adopt a pet.
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- lifestyle
Should You Take an Adoptable Pet for a Test Drive?
Some animal rescues allow trial runs for interested adopters. Get the scoop on how foster-to-adopt programs work.
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- lifestyle
Zach Skow’s Dogs Saved His Life. Now He’s Returning the Favor
The founder of Marley’s Mutts and the Pawsitive Change Program on fighting for the underdog, creating hope for people and pets, and rescuing animals from California to Kabul.
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- lifestyle
From Homophobia to Home: Dog Abandoned for Being “Gay” Gets Adopted
Fezco was dumped at a local shelter after his previous owner saw him humping another male dog. Today, he’s got two doting dads.
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- lifestyle
How to Claim Your Foster Pet on Your Taxes
That’s right, you can write off all those puppy toys (and pee pads).
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- lifestyle
New Puppy Driving You Nuts? Here’s How to Deal
The beginning of puppy parenthood can be rough, but it does get better — especially when you implement this advice.
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- lifestyle
Pedigree and Adopt-a-Pet.com Are Turning Doodles into Dogs
A new program, Rescue Doodles, recommends adoptable dogs based on kids’ drawings.
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- lifestyle
Ashley Nicole Black Went to Puerto Rico for a Story and Left with a Street Dog
The Emmy Award-winning actress, comedian, and writer on her rescue pup Gordi’s cleverly orchestrated adoption, star stalking, and curious interest in Inventing Anna.
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- lifestyle
Pro Snowboarder Maddie Mastro on Puppies and Half-Pipes
“Although it would have been great to come home [from the Olympics] with better results, there isn’t anything I’d rather come home to than a puppy.”
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- lifestyle
BSL is Just Plain BS
Breed-specific legislation has profound impacts on families, their dogs, and animal welfare professionals.
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- lifestyle
Puppy Bowl Referee Dan Schachner is Still Making the Right Calls
A week before the big game, we hit the gridiron with the longtime official on adoptable puppies, special needs MVPs, and hosts Martha Stewart and Snoop Dogg.
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- lifestyle
Pet Sounds: Music is Dropping for Dogs and Cats
Veterinarians and music industry vets are teaming up to curate therapeutic pet playlists.
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- lifestyle
Tale of the Tape: Team Fluff vs. Team Ruff
Introducing the 2022 Puppy Bowl starting lineups and the rescue organizations they’re representing.
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- behavior
Smells Like Teen Spirit
What to expect when your pandemic puppy becomes an unruly adolescent.
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- lifestyle
The Pros & Cons of Adding a Second Pet to the Fam
Double the trouble or double the fun? Dog trainer Lindsay Hamrick weighs in.
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- lifestyle
How to Rehome Your Pet With Ease (and Minimal Tears)
When you realize your home or lifestyle is not a good fit for your pet, you’re put in an unenviable position. But it doesn’t have to be a lose-lose.
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- nutrition
Dandy Takes Your Dog’s Wellness Personally
Wellness devotee Danielle Sobel on creating customizable supplements, making life easier for pet parents, and supporting local rescues.
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- lifestyle
What is a Pit Bull, Exactly?
Everything you need to know about the five breeds dubbed “Pit Bulls.”
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- lifestyle
10 Most Popular Dog Names of 2021
From old-school classics to pop-culture trends, these were the top dog names of the past year.
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- lifestyle
The Wildest, Wrapped
Our first year in review, from top-read articles and celebrity features to most-popular Instagram and TikTok posts!
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Zola Star Taylour Paige on How Her Dogs Taught Her About Love, Presence, and Patience
“Having dogs, rescue dogs, is not always convenient or comfortable — you have to get used to being uncomfortable. But it’s so worth it. The love is immeasurable.”
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- health
Do Hypoallergenic Dogs Really Exist?
Veterinarian Dr. Shea Cox separates fact from fiction when it comes to low-shedding breeds.
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- lifestyle
Gus Kenworthy & Birdie Are Winning Hearts
The Olympic skier, actor, and advocate on rescuing his dog during the Winter Games and using his voice for good causes.
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- shopping
The Calming Products That Helped My Dog's Anxiety
Compression vests, interactive toys, and pheromone sprays are game-changers.
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- lifestyle
Jonathan Adler & Simon Doonan’s Dog, FoxyLady, Tells All
The potter-designer and author-TV star couple’s sassy rescue pup reveals her home décor secrets, favorite reality TV shows, and what she’s getting her dads for the holidays.
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- lifestyle
Giving Pets as Gifts: How to Go About it the Right Way
If you’re thinking about gifting a loved one with a puppy or kitten, read this expert advice first.
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Designer Carly Mark’s Rescue Pup, Puppet, Runs the Show
“There’s a lot of humor in the brand. Puppet is a very funny creature. He definitely inspires us to laugh more while making the garments.”
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- lifestyle
Helping Our Newly Adopted Country Dog Adjust to NYC Was Easy(ish)
From a Tennessee farm to a Brooklyn apartment, our rescued Hound dog is going with the flow — mostly.
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- lifestyle
10 Holiday Gifts Shelter Pets Are Wishing For
Animals without homes for the holidays have still been good boys and girls! Giving them toys will give you all the feels.
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Musician Sam Evian’s Dog Jan Gave Him A Reason To Melt
“I started learning piano pieces during quarantine, and she would hear the music and come scooting into the room and lie down, lounge, and listen to it... She likes music!”
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- lifestyle
The Good Fight: New York Takes Steps to Quash Breed-Specific Legislation
Under the new animal-welfare laws, insurers will no longer be able to discriminate against pet parents of certain dog breeds.
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- lifestyle
Wolfdog Sanctuaries Are Stressed
Ownership of wolf-dogs is on the rise putting animals are in danger.
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10 Pet Charities to Donate to This Giving Tuesday
A way to pay it forward to our furry friends.
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Bones or No Bones Day, Noodle Is Getting Sh*t Done
Noodle the Pug’s dad Jonathan Graziano on his dog’s viral success, adopting older pets, and the importance of self-care.
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Comedian Rebecca Corry Stands Up for Pit Bulls
“Comedy and entertainment — that’s my passion. But my purpose in life is saving dogs. And somehow I have managed to combine the two.”
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- lifestyle
Making a Move? Here’s How to Help Your Dog Adjust to Your New Digs
Your dog loathes moving, too. These tips will make it easier on everyone.
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Chopping It Up with Wellness Guru Jasmine Hemsley, Julie, Arji & Mr. Bims
“They gather around when they see us setting up a sound bath — they can sense a calming energy and want chill-out time with us.”
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- lifestyle
How Tia Cabral’s Pup Cooper Inspires Her Otherworldly Song Writing
“She’s been to my shows where I was trying to focus on my witchy mood, but I also wanted to just laugh because she was doing her head tilt.”
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- lifestyle
Wild Ones: Ian Sweet & Blueberry
The dream-pop musician on how her speckled rescue pup got her through the pandemic.
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- behavior
Mark Your Calendar: Here’s When to Start Training a Puppy
Your puppy training schedule, from 8 weeks to 6 months. Let’s do this.
