dog adoption
- Lifestyle
Pet Parents Get Separation Anxiety, Too
We asked both animal behaviorists and human psychologists how you can deal with leaving your dog home alone.
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- Lifestyle
Why You Should Adopt a “Less Adoptable” Dog
It’s Adopt a Less-Adoptable Pet Week! Here’s why you shouldn’t rule out senior dogs, special-needs pups, bully breeds, or tripods.
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- Lifestyle
Wild Ones: Henry Friedman & Finn
@KeepingFinn calls from the road to talk van life, saving dogs, and supporting animal rescues.
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- Lifestyle
Spike Einbinder & the Rainbow Pack Walk the Walk
How the Los Espookys actor and comedian found their calling as a dog walker.
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- Nutrition
Is Your Dog a Picky Eater?
Let them play with their food...and other pro tips from veterinary nutritionist Dr. Lindsey Bullen.
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- Lifestyle
Where My DOG PPL At?
A new member’s only dog park and social club in LA is all about good dogs and good vibes.
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- Lifestyle
Ask a Trainer: Should I Adopt an Adult Rescue Dog?
Yes! Shelters are full of good, grown-up doggos. Here’s how to find the perfect match.
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- Behavior
Guess Which Shelter Dogs Make Great Service Dogs
Loyal, devoted, and dutiful, Pit Bulls are proving to be pretty well suited to helping humans in need.
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- Lifestyle
Looking to Adopt a Purebred Dog?
Start your search with breed-specific rescue organizations. We’re willing to bet you’ll find what you’re looking for.
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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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- Behavior
The Rule of 3s — Your Rescue Dog’s Major Milestones
What to expect in the first three days, three weeks, and three months.
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- Lifestyle
You’ve Got Company: A Guide to Cohabitating with a New Dog
Boundaries, right? But if they end up sleeping in bed, that’s cool too.
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- Shopping
Behind the Brand: Wild One
Co-founder Minali Chatani on well-designed dog gear, supporting local rescues, and the secret to snapping the perfect pic.
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- Lifestyle
Must Love Mutts
July 31 is National Mutt Day. Here are 9 reasons why mixed-breed dogs make great pets.
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- Lifestyle
6 Ways to Help Your Local Animal Shelter
Adopting is awesome. But there are myriad other ways you can make a difference, from fostering kitties to photographing pups.
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- Lifestyle
For the Record, How to File Your Dog’s Papers
Don’t trust your dog’s important info to your foggy memory.
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- Lifestyle
Animal House: How to Intro a New Dog to Your Other Pets
Without turning your home into a circus.
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- Lifestyle
Dog Meets Kid: The Start of Something Beautiful
They’ll always remember their first childhood pet — this intro is just the beginning.
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- Lifestyle
Wild Ones: Olivia Sui & Grizzy
The actress, comedian, podcaster, and professional foodie on how a rescue puppy taught her how to be a doting dog mom.
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- Lifestyle
The Wildest Awards: International Dog Day 2021
August 26th is International Dog Day. To celebrate, we’re honoring 10 Instagram VIPs (Very Important Puppies) from around the world — from best dressed to best #mood.
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- Lifestyle
How to Help Animals Impacted by Hurricane Ida
Hundreds of dogs, cats, and rabbits have been evacuated. These front-line organizations need donations, fosters, and adopters.
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- Lifestyle
Wild Ones: Kathryn Budig, Ashi & Keonah
The yogi wants you to give senior dogs a chance. Doga, on the other hand…
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- Lifestyle
Who Gets the Dog in a Breakup?
It’s complicated... We talk custody battles and co-pet parenting with a lawyer and three people who’ve been there.
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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
Wild Ones: Jess King, Sophia Urista & Chicken
The kinetic Peloton-instructor-and-musician power couple are as passionate about their pets as they are their bustling careers.
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- Lifestyle
Money Talks: The Real Cost of Owning a Dog
We crunched some numbers and yup, they’re worth every penny.
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- Behavior
Top 10 Easiest Dogs to Train
Spoiler: It’s not about the breed. But these pups are pretty brainy.
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- Health
Everything You Need to Know About Spaying and Neutering
A vet’s take on why it’s a smart choice. Snip, snip!
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- Lifestyle
Working Pet Parent? Doggie Daycare to the Rescue!
Find one they love, but not so much they won’t wanna come home.
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- Behavior
Home Alone: Separation Anxiety in Dogs Is Spiraling
Are you psyched to re-enter society but your dog is stressed AF? A veterinary behaviorist offers advice.
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