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Man Gets Dog Back — 10 Years After Giving It Up

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 13:28:41 +0000

Man’s best friend is still man’s best, even after a decade apart. A New Hampshire man named Jamie Carpentier recently got his dog, Ginger, back, 10 years after he had to give up the pooch. Carpentier had lost Ginger to his ex-wife in their divorce, but she ended up giving the animal away herself some [...]

Man Gets Reunited With Dog After Five Years and Now We Are Crying a Little

Jeremy Taylor — Sat, 15 Dec 2012 13:00:32 +0000

When Mike got the call that his dog Bandit has been found, at first he thought it was a prank. He lost the shih tzu five years ago when it escaped through a hole in his fence and was then grabbed by an unknown man in a car. When the Indiana man realized the folks from [...]

Do You Buy Your Pets Christmas Gifts? [Poll]

Amy — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 19:08:40 +0000

Tis the season to do shopping, fa la la la la. So when you are out marking people off your Christmas list, do you do any shopping for your pet? Most people who have cats or dogs would consider them part of their family, maybe even children. But does that mean that you buy them [...]

Join The Amarillo YMCA For Paw's-a-Palooza

Amy — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 16:36:48 +0000

The Amarillo Humane Society does an amazing job at helping abandoned or abused animals, but they can’t do it alone. The wonderful people at the Amarillo YMCA are coming together to help raise money and have fun with Paw’s-a-Palooza! This Saturday, August 4th Paw’s-a-Palooza takes place and it is going to be a day of [...]

Could Taking Your Dog to Work Benefit Everyone in the Office? [POLL]

Shauna Wright — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 12:38:12 +0000

Want to lower your stress levels at the office? Take your dog to work. Research finds employees who do so not only experience less angst during the day, but their co-workers could benefit from Fido’s presence too. Researchers at Virginia Commonwealth University’s School of Business monitored the stress levels of employees at a company with [...]

200 Mistreated Chihuahuas Rescued from Pennsylvania Home

Don Deane — Sun, 22 Jul 2012 16:30:21 +0000

More than 200 Chihuahuas were removed from a Benton, Pennsylvania home yesterday after officials deemed the environment dangerous to the dogs’ well-being. While it’s a terribly sad story to be sure, at least the internet community can breathe a sigh of relief that it wasn’t corgis. According to the Pennsylvania Agriculture Department, dog wardens and [...]

Would You Throw Your Dog A Wedding?

Amy — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 15:48:58 +0000

If you have a pet, you probably consider your dog or cat as part of your family. But when is it crossing the line. Would you give you pet a wedding? Dog parties are on the rise. Birthdays, showers and yes, even weddings are becoming a popular thing with the pet community. I am not [...]

In What Cities Do People Spend the Most on Their Pets?

Mike Adams — Fri, 25 May 2012 12:42:33 +0000

Sometimes we do not treat our pets as well as we should. Pet owners all across the world have been guilty at one point or another for cutting corners on pet food and other supplies as a means to making pet ownership a little more cost friendly. However, people living in Arizona seem to really [...]

Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert's Kids Will Be 'Golden' Thanks to Love of Animals

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 21 May 2012 12:30:59 +0000

Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert, country’s first couple who celebrated their first wedding anniversary last Monday (May 14), are big animal lovers. They incorporated their pets into their wedding ceremony and according to Shelton in a recent chat and photo spread in In Touch, they’ve rescued “at least 20 dogs, as well as cats and horses.” The irony that the duo lives in a converted hunting lodge in Oklahoma, and the fact that they are avid hunters, is not lost on them, either. However, their dedication to domesticated critters does offer insight into how they will fare with kids.

Cutest Pets in Country Music

Billy Dukes — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 12:30:40 +0000

Hillary Scott of Lady Antebellum has a puppy that looks like a living teddy bear. Jake Owen has two slobbery bulldogs. Who’s to say that one is cuter than the other, however? You can make that decision on your own at the end of this list of the cutest pets in country music.

Austin Police Officer Shoots Innocent Dog [VIDEO]

Amy — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 15:36:09 +0000

The public is outraged over a fatal shooting over the weekend. The victim, a loved dog named Cisco. The shooter, an Austin Police Officer. So what happened? Over the weekend, officer Thomas Griffin was dispatched to a residence for a domestic disturbance. Since it was domestic disturbance, Griffin was being extra cautious as he approached. [...]

Looking For A Forever Family- Amarillo Humane Society

heatherwright — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 20:49:48 +0000

Two years ago our life changed forever. We walked into the animal shelter and left with our new baby Jax. Later we returned and added Ace to the family and added so much love and laughter to our lives. As you can tell I’m a huge animal lover and advocate of adopting from a shelter. [...]

One Cat, One Dog, One Adorable Wrestling Matchup [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 16:10:35 +0000

Cats and dogs may be natural enemies — but given the right critters with the right temperaments, they can also be the best of friends.

These two adorable buddies prove they’re species-blind as they romp and play, and the kitty seems completely undaunted to be engaging in horseplay with a competitor well above his weight class.

Country Artists With Their Favorite Animals

Billy Goforth — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 17:27:27 +0000

Check out these photos of your favorite country stars with their favorite animals. Send some comments and let us know what's yours!