dog adoption
- Lifestyle
What is a Pit Bull, Exactly?
Everything you need to know about the five breeds dubbed “Pit Bulls.”
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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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- 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
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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- Lifestyle
Is Your Home a Danger Zone for Dogs?
Pro tips on puppy-proofing your home...so it isn’t obvious you live with an animal.
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- Lifestyle
Do Purebred Dogs Need Rescuing?
If your heart is set on a purebred pup, start your search at breed-specific rescue organizations.
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- Lifestyle
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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- 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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- Lifestyle
10 Pet Charities to Donate to This Giving Tuesday
A way to pay it forward to our furry friends.
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- Grooming
Do Hypoallergenic Dogs Really Exist?
Veterinarian Dr. Shea Cox separates fact from fiction when it comes to low-shedding breeds.
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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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- Lifestyle
How Long to Wait for the Next Dog
Pet parents struggle to find the right answer to this big decision.
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- Shopping
Calming Products to Help Dogs Handle Separation Anxiety, Holiday Stress & More
Compression vests, pheromone sprays, and CBD oil are game-changers.
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- Lifestyle
How to Adopt a Dog from Another Country
4 simple steps to follow after falling in love abroad.
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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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- 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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- Lifestyle
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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- Holiday
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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- Lifestyle
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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- Lifestyle
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
Do Wolf Dogs Make Good Pets?
Ownership of wolf-dogs is on the rise, but experts say these hybrid animals should be wild and free.
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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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- Behavior
Singleton Puppy Syndrome: One Puppy Litter
One doesn’t have to be the loneliest number when it comes to your dog.
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- Lifestyle
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
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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- 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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- Behavior
Does Your Dog Have Littermate Syndrome?
If you adopted puppy siblings — and they fight nonstop — you could be dealing with littermate syndrome. Here's everything you need to know.
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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
Driving Your Newly Adopted Dog Home
People do this in many ways, and some are safer than others.
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- Lifestyle
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
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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- 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.
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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
You’ve Adopted a Dog From a Hoarding Case. Now What?
A couple of animal hoarding cases just made national news. Here’s what adopters of dogs from these situations should know, according to animal welfare experts.
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- 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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- 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
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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- 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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- 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
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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