Adoption Stories
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Link and Zelda
Several years ago, I took in a 5-month-old jindo dog. He was a fluffy white thing that was born in South Korea—and had he not been rescued, he might have become dog meat. Apparently, while jindo dogs are prized by many Koreans, they’re regarded as food by some others. When I learned this through ...
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Finding Franky
I was scrolling through my Instagram when I saw them: Two adorable, innocent balls of fur. My friend, Courtney, posted the photo to her Stories, along with the message: “Who wants to adopt one of these puppies with me?” Just when I thought I came to Instagram to get a cute puppy fix, I ended up ...
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Wyatt: Man’s Best Friend, Among Other Things
TRIGGER WARNING: This piece contains details about suicidal thoughts. In 2017, I came back from my last deployment to Iraq in a strange state. I didn’t want to be around people, and had had enough of them. That year, I suffered from PTSD and depression, and felt a bitterness towards the world and...
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A Moment With Marshmellow
In this installment of Barkzy’s Stories, a series devoted to the stories of dogs who’ve been rescued by the Barkzy community, we’re putting the spotlight on Marshmellow, a poodle mix who was fostered by Kari. Although their time together was limited, they formed a special bond in the five days t...
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Rescuing Red
In this installment of Barkzy’s Stories, a series devoted to the stories of dogs who’ve been rescued by the Barkzy community, we’re putting the spotlight on Red, a 10-year-old dog that’s suspected to be a chow-golden-shepherd mix. Typically a happy dog but with some anxious moments, he was rescue...
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Love and Leo
In this installment of Barkzy’s Stories, we’re putting the spotlight on Leo, a 7-year-old Peakapoo (a Penkingnese and Poodle mix) in the spotlight, who was rescued by Jason Klarfeld. Loving, needy, and incredibly intuitive for a dog, Jason admits that they like to spoil him, and oftentimes, with ...
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Henrie’s Second Lease On Life
In this installment of Barkzy’s Stories, a series devoted to the stories of dogs who’ve been rescued by the Barkzy community, we’re putting the spotlight on Henrie, a Border Collie, who was abandoned twice. Luckily, he was given a second lease on life when he was rescued by Hennim and Urie. Like ...
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Why Should You Get Your Dog A Lick Mat?
Have you noticed your dog is anxious or bored lately? Maybe he’s following you around the house or chewing up your favorite sandals. Or maybe your dog isn’t anxious, but you’re looking for an easy way to help them eat slower. If you’ve searched for solutions to any of these problems, you’ve proba...
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The Best Mentally Stimulating Toys That Entertain Your Dogs
A bored dog is never a happy dog—and without the appropriate outlets for their boredom, it could prompt destructive behaviors. When your dog has a lot of time on their paws, they might act out by barking, destroying furniture, or moping around the house. Physical exercise can help burn pent-up en...
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7 Ways to Reduce Your Dog’s Carbon Footprint
The average dog is responsible for approximately 1,600 pounds of greenhouse gas emissions per year—and with more than 69 million dogs living in the US, it’s safe to assume that our beloved pets could be taking a significant toll on the environment. Yikes! If there’s a silver lining to all this, i...
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10 of the Best Dog Shelters in Los Angeles
So, you've decided to adopt a dog. Congratulations! This is an exciting time for your household and the doggo you plan on taking home. While there's plenty to consider as you move forward, like how to prepare for your new dog or whether you should adopt a pup or a senior-aged dog, you might want ...
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Riding in Cars with Dogs: Car Safety 101
Whether you’re hitting the town or planning a day at the beach, taking your dog along for the ride makes the experience even better. No matter the destination though, the journey there is just as important. Ensuring your dog is safe on your car ride is one way to prevent unwanted road bumps along...
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Housetraining a Rescue Dog: 7 Ways to Successfully Potty Train Your Pet
On the list of struggles that owners experience with a rescue dog, housetraining is among the top 5. Little is worse than your dog treating your home as its toilet. Perhaps, one of the only things more frustrating than your dog’s potty problem is not knowing why it happens and how to deal with it...
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Is Pet Insurance a Worthy Investment for Your Dog? What You Need to Know Before Buying
We all want our dogs to lead long, healthy, happy lives—and we'll do whatever it takes to ensure it. We make sure our four-legged companions are fed, exercised, petted, and played with and have a safe environment to live in. But, even if we do everything in our power to care for our dogs, the sad...
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What Is Bitter Spray—& Will It Stop Your Dog's Destructive Chewing Habit?
If your dog likes to chew on everything but its toys, you probably know how challenging it can be to stop it. Like any compulsive behavior, it won't be easy to kick Fido's unwanted habit—and it will take a whole lot more than a scolding to keep his teeth off your home furniture. To send a messag...
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How to Safely Purchase Your Dog’s Prescription Medication Online
Here’s more proof that you can order anything on the Web: at the click of a finger, you may buy your dog’s prescription medication and have it delivered straight to your door. That’s right, you don’t even need to leave your couch! In recent years, some dozen options for buying pet meds have poppe...
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Anxiety, Depression, And Dog Compulsive Disorder: What You Need to Know And How to Help
You’d think that only humans were burdened with the worst of “emotions,” but as it turns out, dogs aren’t exempt from them either. Our dogs can feel anxious or sad, and believe it or not, experience difficult behavioral issues—just like their two-legged counterparts. If you think an issue is pla...
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