Happy 10th Birthday to My ‘Heart Dog’
I've heard the term 'heart dog' over the years, but I never really understood what the term meant until I found one of my own.
I've heard the term 'heart dog' over the years, but I never really understood what the term meant until I found one of my own.
The Publix grocery store chain recently riled some by posting signs in front of their stores with a bold headline: 'No Pets Allowed.'
People sometimes ask me why I love Rough Collies so much. You can indirectly blame the fictional 'Lassie' and its portrayer, Pal.
If you are a pet owner and you genuinely love your pet, you probably already have an answer to the question of whether pets go to heaven.
For the past three decades, the Labrador Retriever ranked as America's top dog breed. But the popular lab just got dethroned!
A new report claims Rough Collies are falling out of favor in the United Kingdom and could be at risk of 'dying out' there.
A familiar choice made the top of the list of popular dog breeds for the 31st year in a row. But there was a surprise in the top five!
I didn't realize there were so many people who prefer to have pets over children. Apparently, there are enough for Pope Francis to step in.
If you're a Labrador Retriever owner, you're in good company. The 'Lab' has officially been the top breed in America for three decades.
We pet owners really love our companions. Stuffed pet clones might serve as one way to help us grieve the loss of a beloved dog or cat when that time comes.
I ran across an article the other day designed to help people living in an apartment narrow the selection of dog breeds to the perfect pooch.
Since working from home now for almost two months, I wonder about how our pets think about the pandemic. They must wonder what happened.
An author created Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day on August 28, 2013, in honor of a beloved cat she lost and the idea caught on with pet lovers.
The FDA issued its third report on a dog food investigation looking into certain foods possibly being linked to a canine heart condition.
When you die, would you ever stipulate in your will that you want to be buried with your dog even if it means putting your dog down?
If you've read my blog for a while, you already know which breed I'd celebrate on Purebred Dog Day!
Patrick is a longtime television producer and digital journalist.
 
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