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The Heartfelt Journey of Fostering Bulldogs

Why I Foster Bulldogs: A Passionate Perspective Introduction Fostering a bulldog often prompts the question, “How can you do it?” Concerns about attachment are common, but the truth is, fostering a bulldog is an experience that combines heartbreak and immense gratification. In this blog post, we’ll explore the heartfelt journey of fostering bulldogs, navigating the…

Unleash Style and Comfort: A Guide to Top Bulldog Harnesses

Introduction: Bringing an English Bulldog into your life brings joy, laughter, and the companionship of a loyal friend. These charming and muscular dogs have unique needs, especially when it comes to walking and exercising. To ensure your furry friend’s comfort and safety, choosing the right harness is crucial. In this article, we will explore some…

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Canine Enrichment: Unlocking Fun Activities for Your Dog

Discover non-food canine enrichment activities that enhance mental stimulation, behavior, and strengthen the bond with your furry companion. Lori Hamilton / Hi Everybody! It’s Me, Barkley! Last year, I stumbled upon one of the best dog books I’ve ever encountered – “Canine Enrichment” by Shay Kelly. This incredible book opened a whole new world of…

Beware of Laser Pointer Syndrome: The Risks of Light Chasing for Your Dog

Unveiling the Perils of Laser Pointer Play: Protecting Your Furry Friend’s Well-Being If you’ve ever engaged in the pursuit of the elusive red dot with your furry friend, you likely shared the entertainment I experienced. However, what may surprise you – as it did me –  is what seems like harmless enjoyment could potentially result…

The Controversial Topic of Spaying/Neutering Your Pet

Having your pet neutered/spayed (fixed, desexed, sterilized) can be a controversial topic. According to the ASPCA, each year in the US, millions of healthy dogs and cats are euthanized simply because there aren’t enough homes to go around. Lately, the news has featured stories about animal shelters and rescues having to turn animals away. These…

Warning! Products Containing Xylitol Can Be Deadly To Your Dog

Who hasn’t been eating something and gotten that look from your dog asking for a bite? Before you let them have a taste, make sure you’re not giving them foods containing xylitol. Xylitol, even in small amounts, can be deadly to dogs!! Anything that’s made with artificial sweeteners can have xylitol in it. Look at…

Bulldogs and Cherry Eye

Hi Everybody! It’s Me, Barkley! Today I’d like to talk about a topic some bulldog owners are faced with, and that’s Cherry Eye. It can be quite alarming when you first see a Cherry Eye pop out in your dog’s eye, I know it was for me. What is Cherry Eye: The technical name for…

The Connection Between Ear Infections and Allergies

Does your dog suffer from chronic ear infections? Have you considered the possibility that the ear infection could be related to an allergy? When Barkley came to us as a foster, he kept having reoccurring ear infections, we tried different foods, but the ear infections continued to come back. Eventually, we were referred to an…

Wooftrax: Walk your way to financially supporting a rescue

Did you know that you can raise money for your favorite rescue just by walking your dog? Download the WoofTrax app today and choose your favorite rescue as the shelter to support. It’s that easy!  Download the app at wooftrax.com. Thank you for your support!

Tips For Getting Your Pill-Spitting Dog to Take Their Meds!

We’ve all faced it – the challenge of getting our furry friends to take their pills. No matter what we do, they seem to have a talent for spitting them out when we’re not looking. But fear not! We’ve got some creative options you can try to get your furry friend to take their meds:…