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Today is Earth Day, and you can celebrate it by reducing your pup's paw print on the earth. Here are some suggestions you can follow today and throughout the year. 1. Get a “recycled” dog. Adopting dogs saves lives! Giving a great home to a homeless pet is an incredibly rewarding way to save the planet. If you aren’t on the market for ...

"Slumdog Millionaire." "Dog Day Afternoon." "Children of a Lesser Dog." Over the years, more than a couple of films with “dog” in the title (OK, maybe not that last one) have emerged as Oscar heavyweights, but none, alas, has actually featured pooches in prominent roles. For shame! 2011 was a bit different for cinematic canines, however, as a handful of ...

“Sylvia” is a story about recent empty nesters, Greg and Kate, who have just moved back to Manhattan after 22 years in the suburbs. Greg finds Sylvia, a dog played by a human. When this street-smart stray lab/poodle mix jumps onto his lap in the park, he takes her home, much to the chagrin of his wife, Kate. This starts a very ...

If you've been thinking about adding a dog to your family, this is a great time to go to your local animal shelter and see what pups are eagerly awaiting a loving home. Millions of dogs each year do not find that forever home they so much want. Adopting a pet from your local animal shelter helps not only the canines, but shopping for one ...

This week is National Dog Week. Actually, it is the 83rd National Dog Week. It is always the last full week in September. This year, it is September 19 –25. National Dog Week was launched in 1928 by a group of dog fanciers and sportsmen dedicated to a nationwide educational campaign for better dog care, regardless of people’s economic status and their dog’s ...