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Adopting a new dog is such a fun, exciting time. But it can also be challenging, as you’re both getting to know each other and your new life together. A common source of frustration for new dog owners is house training a puppy. If you adopted a puppy or an

The Rottweiler is a strong and powerful dog breed whose temperament had to support their primary purpose of driving cattle and protecting their owners. These dogs were among the first police dogs ever used, and it is easy to see why. Rottweilers are alert and intense; these dogs are certainly

Who Inherits Your Pet? Make sure your beloved animal is cared for, even if you become ill or die unexpectedly “It happens almost every day. People say, my parent has gone into hospice, and the dogs have to go somewhere,” says Amy Shever, founder and director of 2nd Chance 4

Why Is There a Fee for Adoption? Almost every single rescue group and every shelter charges an adoption fee, and each group sets their own fee. Rescuing pets is expensive work! The rescuer often pays to have the pets spayed or neutered, if they aren’t already, provides vaccines, and pays

I Adopted My New Furever Friend … What’s Next? Essential Supplies Leash and Collar: Your dog should wear a collar with an id tag (with an emergency contact number) at all times, for safety. A flat collar that buckles or clips is a good option for that kind of everyday

How Dogs Went From Wolves to Man’s Best Friend, According to Scientists They loved us long before they looked domesticated. By answering an age-old question about man’s best friend, scientists have figured out how wolves became the dogs we all know and love today. It’s pretty common knowledge that dogs