With a wide variety of species, mushrooms are a many-splendored source of nutrients and energy for the body. Every serving provides a wealth of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. For us, mushrooms can decrease cancer risks, support the immune system, improve digestive health and even protect the brain, proving that these little fungi are big powerhouses when it comes to your health. But did you know mushrooms can benefit your dog too? Certain types of mushrooms provide a boost to the … Read more

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Everyone, meet Mel–a dog in a wheelchair who travels across the country together with his photographer dad. Now who would’ve thought that a dog who could barely walk would end up traveling all over the country? Mel, an 8-year-old Pit Bull, was adopted from the Yonkers Animal Shelter by his dad, Tom Dilworth. Tom told The Dodo, “We went to the Yonkers Animal Shelter to see another dog when we noticed Mel. I had stopped for a moment when he … Read more

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Commercial pet food is supposed to be nutritionally complete and balanced, right? We’re not so sure, but your pup can only benefit from the added nutrients of fresh food. They’ll also enjoy a little variety in their diet when you start to add fresh foods to their bowl. Here are 5 reasons to start adding fresh, raw ingredients to your dog’s diet. #1 – Water Most dogs fed primarily kibble are always slightly dehydrated since they aren’t getting much moisture … Read more

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This muzzle is the cream of the crop. With strong leather, quality design and biteproofness – the Ray Allen Agitation muzzle is a supremely well crafted muzzle for your dog. The Ray Allen Muzzle is designed for agitation work, where the dog will strike a ‘decoy’ (a person in the padded get up) with their […]

Shelter animals with disabilities are the first to be overlooked. Sadly, they are often moved to the top of the euthanasia list in kill shelters as well. A dog, named Blu, sat in the shelter day after day. No one wanted to bother with her because she’s deaf. It was heartbreaking. Thankfully there are wonderful people, like Mark and his partner Sean, who seek out dogs like Blu, knowing the odds are stacked against them. They heard about Blu from … Read more

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Ah, nature. It’s a place of beauty but also one of peril that spawns tale after tale. From the fictional wonders wilderness inspires to the true-life stories of wildlife doing the incredible, the wild world never disappoints. And this video from a security camera in Wisconsin’s Nordic Mountain County Park brings us another unbelievable moment that reminds us that while nature is vicious in its instincts, those same instincts can also be used to protect defenseless prey caught in the … Read more

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