Dogs on Shine

Help! My dog loves to eat out of the litter box!

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We have two Boxers. Lucy, is about 4 months old, while Guiness, is an adult. Both of the LOVE to eat out of the litter box. Not only is this one of the grossest things ever, (next to eating their own vomit, of course. -shivers-) my boyfriend said that it's not safe.…

Tips For Providing Your Canine With The Right Nutrition And Exercise

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Tips For Providing Your Canine With The Right Nutrition And Exercise As with people, nutrition and exercise are critical to the long-term health and happiness of your dog. He relies upon you to control his weight, provide the foods he needs, and give him an outlet through which to…

Who’s Smarter: Kids or Dogs?

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Is your pet ready for holiday travel?

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With pet-friendly hotels , cabins, and resort spots popping up all over the map, traveling with your best friend has never been easier. But while jetting…

Doggie Divas: The Most Glamorous Dogs (Photo Shoot)

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Enchanting, charming, captivating, alluring … These aren’t typical adjectives used when describing doggies. Until now. The innovative photographer and dog lover Catherine Ledner captured the sexier side of man’s best friend in

Illinois' Hope Rescues

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How did your organization get started?

Hope was founded in November of 2005 in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. The rescue started with 17 dogs from that region who were scheduled to be "put down" via gas chamber because their owners could not take them back. Today we are a non-profit corporation whose mission is to save pets from death by gas chamber. In July of 2009, the state of Illinois passed a law banning such a barbaric way to euthanize homeless pets and we were proud to be a part of that bill: HB4844.

Do dogs really smile?

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Do dogs really smile? That was the question the editors at The Bark magazine set out to answer. They did so by asking readers to send them pictures of their happy puppies. Eight years later, they are showing us the pick of the litter in the picture book

Blanco's True Love Story

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Blanco needed life-saving surgery a few days ago and choosing to save his life rather than euthanize him was a decision I didn't take lightly. In the final analysis, I refused to let monetary concerns determine matters of life and death. Instead, I let Blanco decide and his eyes were full of fire and a will to live.