Food and Nutrition9y ago
RECIPE: Simple Homemade Dog Biscuits
Your dog will love these homemade treats, which have a very simple list of 5 ingredients.
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Allison Gray
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Allison Gray gained a wealth of knowledge about animal welfare issues and responsible pet care during her nearly 5 years of work for an animal shelter. She is a writer, photographer, artist, runner and tattooed remedial knitter. Allison also has been researching, testing out and perfecting nutritious pet treat recipes in her kitchen for Petful since spring 2017.
Food and Nutrition9y ago
RECIPE: Cheddar Dog Biscuits for Your Cheese-Loving Pup
Cheese is something Banjo and I both enjoy. So when I stumbled across this cheesy dog treat recipe, I knew I had to give it a try. She loves it!
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Animal Welfare9y ago
Why Honesty Is Crucial When Bringing Your Pet to a Shelter
Don't lie when surrendering your pet; it could be a death sentence.
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Behaviors and Training9y ago
5 Best Boarding Options for Your Dog
Your dog's level of comfort while you're away may depend on how much you're willing to spend.
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Dog Breeds9y ago
12 Dog Breed Names You Probably Pronounce Wrong
Some names don't sound the same as they appear.
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Animal Welfare9y ago
How Breed Bans Are Destroying Families
Breed bans are ineffective yet continue to affect families around the world.
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Animal Welfare9y ago
What Happens When Shelters Drop Breed Names
Many dogs are incorrectly labeled as the wrong breed. When there aren't any labels, their chances of adoption go up.
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Animal Welfare9y ago
When Animal Shelters Badmouth Each Other
This happens more than you'd think, and it's the animals that pay the price. All shelters need to remember: We're in it together.
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Behaviors and Training9y ago
How Our Move From City to Surburbs Affected Our Dogs
It was a big change for our dogs to move from Brooklyn, New York, to suburban Connecticut. Here's what happened.
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Animal Welfare9y ago
Please Stop Blaming Animal Shelters for These 4 Things
Some things are out of their control, so give them a break.
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Animal Welfare9y ago
When Your Adopted Dog Is Someone’s Lost Pet
What happens when a family wants its lost dog back — after you've adopted him?
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Animal Welfare9y ago
7 Things Animal Shelters Don’t Want You to Know
From burnout to stolen animals, you might be surprised at what shelter workers have to deal with.
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