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Grants for at-risk older dogs will let them rest their weary bones in happy retirement homes

Thursday, Jul 21st, 2016 | By Dr. Marty Becker

Senior pups have something to wag about this week, as the national nonprofit The Grey Muzzle Organization announces the recipients of its annual grants for animal welfare organizations providing programs […]

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In our house, dogs trump husband any day

Thursday, Jul 7th, 2016 | By Dr. Marty Becker

At breakfast my wife, Teresa, in the super-syrupy voice reserved only for the dogs, said, “Come here kids, Momma needs to get your eye boogers.” Then with her bare hands, […]

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Just $750 to get this dog her hip replacement!

Wednesday, May 4th, 2016 | By Dr. Marty Becker

I’ve been trying to help raise money to help a sweet shelter dog named Valentine get a necessary hip replacement. She lives in my town, she was adopted from the […]

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When a dog who needs help is almost family

Monday, Apr 25th, 2016 | By Dr. Marty Becker

I was startled to hear I had a personal connection with a dog in need of help – even though I’d never met her or her human family. https://www.gofundme.com/283cuejw Valentine […]

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6 cool ideas to prevent a hot dog

Thursday, Apr 21st, 2016 | By Dr. Marty Becker

Whether they’re lying under a shade tree, lapping up water from bowl left on the sidewalk by dog friendly retailers, or staying inside while the sun’s out, dogs are very […]

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