Why You Should Adopt Your Next Dog From A Rescue

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Did you know that about 25% of all shelter dogs are purebreds? So, whether you are looking for a Dachshund, Labrador Retriever or a mixed-breeddog, you are likely to find your perfect companion at a rescue, Humane Society orother local shelter. There are various reasons why dogs end up at shelters. Many times it is…

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5 Things Every Dachshund Owner Needs

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Let’s face it. Dachshunds are quirky and need certain things to feel right. If you are a soon to be dachshund owner, here are some items you cannot do without: FYI – some dachshunds can have severe separation anxiety. This is why a lot of folks end up owning more than one. If you cannot…

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Does Your Dog Have Therapy Dog Potential?

A woman in the hospital hugging her pet dog

You may have seen a therapy dog (aka comfort dog) working at a nursing home or serving to calm people in a disaster area. Comfort dogs were recently in the news doing what they do best at the scene of the 4th of July mass shooting in Highland Park, IL. The Lutheran Church Charities provided…

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