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Enriching Everyday Life – Engaging Your Dog’s Mind & Spirit
Every year, November 12 marks National Animal Enrichment Day — a wonderful reminder to keep our pets’ minds as active as their paws. But enrichment shouldn’t just be a once-a-year idea; it’s an everyday opportunity to bring joy, confidence, and curiosity into your dog’s world. What Enrichment Really Means Enrichment isn’t about fancy toys — it’s about creating moments that…
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Inside the Growing Trend of Pet Memorials, And Why They Mean So Much to Grieving Families
Losing a beloved pet can leave a hollow ache that no simple words can soften. For many families, dogs and cats are far more than companions; they are cherished confidants who brighten daily routines, offer comfort during difficult moments, and represent an irreplaceable sense of unconditional love. When they pass, the silence left behind can feel overwhelming, echoing through homes…
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The Dog Probiotic Breakdown – What You Need to Know Before You Buy
Digestive health plays a huge role in a dog’s overall well-being — affecting everything from immune strength to mood and nutrient absorption. According to the Cornell Canine Health Center, up to 70% of a dog’s immune system is located in their gut, meaning balance in the digestive tract can directly influence how your dog feels, behaves, and fights off illness.…
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A Homegrown Las Vegas Brand Putting Fresh Food Back in the Dog Bowl
A small-batch dog food company is quietly rewriting what it means to feed our pets well — and doing it with nothing but fresh ingredients, local delivery, and a lot of heart. Bubba’s Bowl, a homegrown Las Vegas brand launched by a family with five large rescue dogs of their own, believes that healthy, wholesome food shouldn’t just be for…
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Review: Best Friends Roadhouse & Mercantile, A Dog-Lover’s Destination Worth the Drive
When the Dog Friendly Las Vegas team packed up for Kanab with our own resident reviewer, Roadie, we weren’t sure what to expect. Many hotels claim to be “dog friendly,” but too often that means a patch of grass behind the parking lot and an extra cleaning fee tacked onto the bill. Best Friends Roadhouse & Mercantile, however, isn’t just…
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A Season of Giving – Norton Dog Training Brings Hope to a Local Family in Need
This holiday season, one Las Vegas business known for helping dogs is extending that same compassion to people — proving that community care comes in all shapes and sizes (and sometimes, with fur). Norton Dog Training has launched a Holiday Giving Drive to support a local family in need — a family that’s faced an incredibly difficult year. Their only…
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Win $10,000 for a Las Vegas Rescue: Zeffy’s ‘Giving Tuesday’ Giveaway Is Now Live
This Giving Tuesday, one lucky nonprofit will walk away with $10,000 — and the winner could be right here in Las Vegas. Zeffy, a 100% fee-free fundraising platform designed specifically for nonprofits, has launched its annual Giving Tuesday Giveaway, offering a $10,000 prize to one organization chosen through public entries. The contest highlights the power of small actions to create…
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Boulder City Animal Shelter Waives Adoption Fees in Memory of Kelly Fox
When a community loses someone who gave selflessly, the most meaningful tribute is the work that continues in their name. Boulder City Animal Shelter announced that adoption fees will be fully sponsored for the next four months thanks to the generosity of Kelly Fox’s family and friends — a heartfelt gift that turns loss into lasting kindness. Kelly’s Legacy Lives…
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Beyond the Shelter Walls – How Communities Hold the Key to a No-Kill Future
When we talk about animal welfare, we often picture shelters and rescues — rows of kennels, volunteers walking dogs, and adoption events filled with wagging tails and hopeful faces. But what if the solution to overcrowded shelters isn’t found within their walls at all?What if it starts with the community? At Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Kanab, Utah, that’s exactly…
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Myth Busted: No, Dogs Don’t See in Black and White
For generations, people have believed that dogs see the world like an old black-and-white movie — a flat, colorless existence where everything blends into muted tones of gray. It’s a myth that has lingered for decades, passed from one owner to the next and reinforced by movies, books, and television shows. Yet modern science has proven this notion to be…
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