Zully Vasquez Ventura
Zully Vasquez Ventura and her family moved to Cleveland, Texas, in 2019, after adopting their dog, Bella. "We were living in an apartment in Houston, and we wanted to buy a house so she had a backyard and land to run around," Ventura told The Dodo.
But soon after Ventura arrived in her new neighborhood, the animal lover began to dread opening her door and driving down the street.
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Some dogs have a knack for rolling in disgusting, decaying, and dreaded guck. It usually happens when the pet supply shops and the groomer are closed and that bottle of dog shampoo you had in your cabinet is nearly empty.
You scratch your head and think, “What can I wash my dog with that isn’t dog shampoo?”
Read Watchdog Mary’s article in The Whole Dog Journal for answers.
Bruceville-Eddy Police Department
As hundreds of drivers zoomed down busy Interstate 35 just south of Waco, Texas, earlier this month, only one stopped to help a dog lying along the highway.
The Good Samaritan called the police, and Chief Michael Dorsey from the Bruceville-Eddy Police Department rushed to the scene.
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Being in the right place at the right time can change everything. For one harbor seal off the coast of Washington state, it meant the difference between life and death.
Earlier this week, a stranded seal got a lifeline when he spotted a boat carrying Smith Siromaskul, his wife, Terese Drummond, and their friend, Charvet Drucker, in Puget Sound. The trio of amateur wildlife photographers had set out that day, hoping to spot some orcas. But when they encountered a pod near Rocky Point, they found themselves in the midst of a high-stakes pursuit.
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In-home pet euthanasia is skyrocketing in popularity. What are the pros, cons, and costs of dog euthanasia at home?
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Judie Schwager couldn’t believe her eyes.
She was inside her home when she heard an animal cry that sounded as if it belonged in Jurassic Park, not the Northwest suburbs of Chicago, Illinois. She looked out the front window and did a double take.
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Was your dog sprayed by a skunk? It's the worst! We asked the experts what really works to remove skunk smell from a dog.
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John Aguilar is not in the habit of riding his lawnmower through the streets of San Antonio, Texas. But one day in July, he found himself doing just that — with his dog at his feet and a huge smile on his face.
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At first, the phone call Kerrville Pets Alive! received stunned Karen Guerriero, the president and cofounder of the rescue organization based in Kerrville, Texas. The area is ground zero for the tragic floods that surged through the state in July.
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Do you have a dog facing physical challenges? The key to caring for your four-legged family member is to be realistic about their condition and for you and your dog to adapt to the change.
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Confident, resilient, and outgoing dogs typically make the best family companions, but first, assess your household's traits to ensure you're the right fit for the dog.
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Though you may have seen pictures, memes, and videos on social media about drunk dogs, we have a simple public service announcement on behalf of all canine-kind: Dogs should not booze it up. Why?
The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center received more than 451,000 calls from pet parents last year who needed immediate answers: Could what their dog gobbled down cause a life-threatening problem? The organization crunched its data and just released its annual list of what pets managed to ingest the most.
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You’re scrolling through your social media feed, and a heartbreaking video of a trembling, filthy, emaciated dog with the saddest, haunting eyes stops you in your tracks. The post says, “Bella needs medical help. Please donate to our rescue…” But you’ve never heard of the organization.
What do you do? How do you know the group is a legitimate nonprofit? And that Bella will get the care she needs? Read Watchdog Mary’s article in The Whole Dog Journal.
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Need a professional to drive your dog cross-country? Choosing the right pet transport service is critical. You're putting your dog's life in an animal mover's hands.
How can you pick the right one? Read Watchdog Mary’s article in The Whole Dog Journal.
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Canines are known for their many odors—but when your dog’s paws smell like Fritos, and no one opened a bag of corn chips (because surely your dog would have alerted you to the exciting sound of a plastic food bag opening), the Frito-feet scent can be puzzling.
Click here to read the rest of Watchdog Mary’s article in Chewy.
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Record numbers of dogs and cats are in shelters across the United States. Some facilities are euthanizing animals because they don’t have the space to house them all.
How can you help? Read Watchdog Mary’s article in The Whole Dog Journal.
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We've all been there: You're on a call while your dog looks like they're telepathically messaging you, "Take me for a walk." Or they start barking, whining or chewing your shoe.
They're bored. What can you do? Watchdog Mary’s article in Chewy has 20 boredom busters to do with your dog.
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To know a Siberian Husky is to love them. But as with every dog, the breed is not without their challenges. To read about the top ten behavior problems you may encounter and how to handle them, click here for Watchdog Mary’s article in Chewy.
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It's the phrase pet parents dread hearing from their veterinarian: "Your dog needs to wear a cone..."
How can you get your dog used to the cone? What are cone alternatives?
