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Why Is Your Senior Dog Suddenly Awake at 3 A.M.?

Sep 5, 2026

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Dog Science

Why Is Your Senior Dog Suddenly Awake at 3 A.M.?

New research on 205 older dogs found that poorer sleep quality was linked with more severe signs of canine cognitive dysfunction, with one part of the night standing out in particular.

Charlotte’s Shelter Dogs Now Have Their Own Run Club

Sep 4, 2026

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Feel-Good Stories

Charlotte’s Shelter Dogs Now Have Their Own Run Club

What started with one man running nearly 20 shelter dogs by himself has grown into a Sunday tradition drawing dozens of volunteers.

Someone Stole Baby’s Pink Wheelchair. Then Everyone Showed Up.

Sep 3, 2026

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Rescue Stories

Someone Stole Baby’s Pink Wheelchair. Then Everyone Showed Up.

The theft made headlines. But Baby’s real story is about nearly a decade of people refusing to let her world get smaller.

How Often Should You Really Wash Your Dog’s Stuff?

Sep 2, 2026

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Worth Knowing

How Often Should You Really Wash Your Dog’s Stuff?

Bowls, beds, toys, blankets and everyday gear all need cleaning on different schedules. Here’s the simple routine worth saving.

She Couldn’t Smell the Smoke. Her Dog Wouldn’t Stop Warning Her.

Aug 31, 2026

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Rescue Stories

She Couldn’t Smell the Smoke. Her Dog Wouldn’t Stop Warning Her.

When wildfire reached Donna Carberry’s Spokane home, Shadow turned an ordinary back door into an alarm, and refused to stop until she understood.

How Dogs Got So Good at Understanding Us

Aug 28, 2026

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Dog Science

How Dogs Got So Good at Understanding Us

New research points to two forces behind the skill: what dogs inherited over generations, and what they learn from us during their own lives.

For 17 Hours, Scott Didn’t Know If His Best Friend Was Coming Home

Aug 27, 2026

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Feel-Good Stories

For 17 Hours, Scott Didn’t Know If His Best Friend Was Coming Home

Carl had been beside Scott through one of the hardest chapters of his life. Then one ordinary afternoon in Tennessee left him stranded on a cliff overnight.

Dog Food Recalls in August 2026: What Owners Need to Check

Aug 26, 2026

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Dog News

Dog Food Recalls in August 2026: What Owners Need to Check

Northwest Naturals recalled two raw chicken products after FDA testing found Salmonella and Listeria, while Fromm pulled two canned dog foods over possible metal contamination and Oma’s Pride recalled one raw chicken recipe for Salmonella.

When Police K-9s Retire, Who Pays for Their Care?