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In the United States, approximately 3.9 million dogs are surrendered each year, many for bad outdoor behavior. We hope these resources inspire solutions for keeping dogs in their homes and out of the shelter system.

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Give a Dog a Home

Adopt, Don’t Shop: Save the Life of a Homeless Pet

January 14, 2026

In the USA, there are an estimated 70 million homeless dogs and cats struggling to survive. Homeless animals are a... Read More →

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Resources for Dog Owners

Questions to Ask When Considering Pet Insurance For Your Dog

January 12, 2026

As veterinary medicine becomes more advanced, the size of your veterinarian bills increase. For some dog owners, the cost of care can... Read More →

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Give a Dog a Home

Visit Petfinder and Find Your New Best Friend

January 12, 2026

Petfinder is also a directory of nearly 11,000 animal shelters and adoption organizations across the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Organizations... Read More →

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Give a Dog a Home

Adoption Resources For Purebred Dogs

December 19, 2025

The AKC Rescue Network helps homeless purebred dogs find homes. It's the largest network of dog rescue groups in the... Read More →

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Resources for Dog Owners

What Dog Owners Need to Know About Pet Insurance

December 12, 2025

Working emergency veterinary medicine for more than 30 years, the most difficult conversations I ended up having with clients were... Read More →

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Resources for Dog Owners

75 Ways To Be a Responsible Dog Owner (1-15)

November 9, 2025

If you are considering bringing a canine companion into your life, think seriously about the commitment that being a responsible... Read More →

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Resources for Dog Owners

75 Ways To Be a Responsible Dog Owner (16-42)

November 9, 2025

In the second installment of this series we cover everything from buying the right necessities for your new dog to... Read More →

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Resources for Dog Owners

75 Ways To Be a Responsible Dog Owner (43-55)

November 9, 2025

Installment 3 focuses on ways to keep your dog safe and how to create and enhance a lasting bond with... Read More →

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Resources for Dog Owners

75 Ways To Be a Responsible Dog Owner (56-75)

November 9, 2025

Here's the final installment of 75 Ways To Be a Responsible Dog Owner. This episode discusses various ways to train... Read More →

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Basic Dog Training

How to Train Your Dog to Hike With You

September 24, 2025

If you’re a nature lover, there’s nothing more exciting than an outdoor adventure, and Read More →