The New Zealand SPCA is training rescued dogs to drive. These aren’t Photoshopped shots or genius dogs. It’s just a cool application of smart positive reinforcement training. Here’s how it was done.
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Featured Adoptables in NYC: November Edition
New York City is full of loving dogs who need permanent or temporary homes. Here are some beauties looking for human partners.
Williamsburg tattoo parlor hosts fundraiser for pitbulls
Dina DiCenso, the owner of Brooklyn’s Gristle Tattoo, is working to help find homes for needy pitbulls. But she’s even more passionate about the furry homeless creatures who ride the subway.
8 answers to questions asked by potential dog adopters
Before you commit to taking in an animal from a rescue group or a shelter, you’ll want to make some smart inquiries into the former life of your potential new BFF.
Emily Tanen, Dog Person: Rescuer fired from city shelter for photographing animals
Photography was not part of her job description, but soon after she started working at NYC’s Animal Care and Control, Emily Tanen started getting dogs adopted by taking beautiful portraits.
Pet racism: The sad fate of black dogs in the shelter system
Each year, countless dark haired dogs go unadopted. It’s called Black Dog Syndrome.This month, The Best Friends Animal Society is trying to change this.
A blind dog finds a guide dog, and a new best friend
Tanner, a blind and epileptic Golden Retriever in Oklahoma, is getting special assistance from her very own service dog.
How can prospective dog owners avoid supporting the puppy mill industry?
Following a Quebec puppy mill raid, Toronto outlawed the sale of dogs in pet stores. But it’ll take more than a single city ban to keep people from supporting puppy mills.
5 recycled accessories for eco-conscious dogs
We love our dogs, we love our planet. The result? A burgeoning market for eco-friendly pet items. Used yoga mats and trashed water bottles are now going to the dogs.
In Darling Companion, Diane Keaton and Kevin Kline tackle with dog adoption and loss
Darling Companion, a new film by the writer behind Return of the Jedi and The Bodyguard, deals with the subject of animal rescue and pet loss.
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