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Viral Social Media Story Raises Questions About Whether Rotisserie Chicken Is Safe for Dogs
Recent posts circulating on social media have raised concerns about dogs becoming seriously ill after eating rotisserie chicken. While these stories are deeply upsetting, they also highlight an important issue many dog owners may not realize: foods that seem harmless to humans can pose real risks to dogs, especially when they are heavily seasoned, fatty, or cooked in ways that…
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A Program Pairing At-Risk Youths and Homeless Dogs is Changing Lives
Across the country, innovative animal-centered programs are proving that dogs don’t just change lives when they’re adopted. Sometimes, the impact happens long before a leash ever leaves the shelter. A long-running Michigan program is offering a powerful example of how pairing vulnerable people with vulnerable animals can create lasting change — for both. A Program Built on Shared Second Chances…
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Home for the Holidays Adoption Event Brings Seasonal Savings to Henderson Shelter Pets
The holiday season often brings a focus on togetherness and fresh starts, and for animals waiting in shelters, that opportunity can make all the difference. Henderson Animal Protection Services is inviting the community to be part of that change through its Home for the Holidays adoption event, running from November 29 through December 31. During the event, adoption fees for…
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Street Dogz Brings Pets and Their People Off the Streets for Christmas Week
For many Las Vegas residents experiencing homelessness, the holidays are not marked by warmth, rest, or celebration. They are marked by colder nights, limited resources, and the ongoing challenge of staying safe while caring for the pets who remain their constant companions. This Christmas week, Street Dogz is once again stepping in to change that reality through its “Off the…
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Myth Busted: Does Shaving Your Dog Really Keep Them Cool in Summer?
When temperatures soar, many well-meaning dog owners reach for the clippers, convinced that removing thick fur will help their pet stay cool. For double-coated breeds, however, experts say this common summer practice is based on a misunderstanding — and in some cases, it can actually make dogs more uncomfortable. What A Double Coat Really Does Breeds like Huskies, German Shepherds,…
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Tails from the Silver Screen – A Movie Night Supporting Dog Rescues
For anyone who loves movies and dogs, January 30 offers a rare chance to enjoy both while supporting a good cause. The Jack of Hearts Foundation, a nonprofit committed to aiding dog rescues across Nevada and the Southwest, is hosting Tails from the Silver Screen, a unique fundraiser at the Galaxy Theaters at the Cannery. The event promises a “blind…
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The Animal Foundation Celebrates Fee-Waived “Sweet 16” Adoptions with Hill’s Pet Nutrition
The Animal Foundation is joining shelters across the U.S. and Canada for Hill’s Pet Nutrition’s nationwide Sweet 16 Celebration, marking an incredible milestone: 16 million pet adoptions supported through the Hill’s Food, Shelter & Love program. From December 8–14, every adoptable pet at The Animal Foundation will have their adoption fees fully covered by Hill’s, giving Las Vegas families a…
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Darling Tennis Center Launches Blanket & Coat Drive for Street Dogz
Winter can be especially harsh for Las Vegas residents experiencing homelessness, and even more so for the pets who stay loyally by their side. This season, Darling Tennis Center is stepping in to help, launching a Blanket & Coat Drive to support Street Dogz, a local nonprofit known for providing essential care to unhoused individuals and their animals. From December…
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Myth Busted: Are Dogs Mouths Cleaner Than a Human’s?
For years, pet owners have comforted themselves with a claim that feels as sweet as a sloppy dog kiss: that a dog’s mouth is somehow cleaner, purer, even safer than a human’s. It is an idea repeated on playgrounds, at dog parks, and in households across America, often serving as the convenient excuse behind every enthusiastic lick to the face.…
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The Only Dog for 1,700 Miles: Shiloh’s Remarkable Life on a Remote Island
On one of the most remote inhabited islands in the world — a lush, volcanic peak rising from the Indian Ocean — there is exactly one dog. Her name is Shiloh, a gentle five-year-old chocolate Labrador who has become the unofficial heartbeat of Christmas Island. School buses slow when she passes. Children call her name from car windows. Seniors wait…
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