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Boris And Horton Is Much More Than Just A Dog-Friendly Cafe

During this time of uncertainty, it's important to spotlight and support incredible small businesses. One that has certainly captured our hearts is Boris & Horton, a hip cafe located in New York that caters to customers of the human and canine variety. The dog-friendly coffee shop was founded by the father-daughter duo Coppy Holzman and Logan Mikhly in 2017. Recently, we were lucky enough to catch up with Logan on the Woof Life Show.

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How 'Ivy The Very Determined Dog' Is Inspiring Others Even During Quarantine

In April 2019, Maureen and Chris Harrington, a married couple from Boston, Massachusetts, released the children’s book, Ivy the Very Determined Dog. The picture book details the story of their resilient 6-year-old French BullDog, Ivy. Since the book’s publication, the couple and Ivy have been visiting elementary schools and children’s hospitals in the Boston area for storytimes. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, they have not been able to hold in-person readings. Thankfully, they have come up with a solution to continue inspiring others while still social distancing.

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Celebrity Pitbull Dog Moms - National Dog Mom's Day!

The Gentle Pit and Woof Republic teamed up to create our list of our favorite pitbull dog moms!!

Mother’s Day and it’s companion holiday, Dog Mom Day, are coming up this weekend. In order to celebrate, we thought we would spotlight some incredible dog moms who own pit bulls. While we appreciate all loving dog owners, we are especially grateful to those who are devoted to the misunderstood breed. In particular, we want to thank some pawsome women who have helped prove that pitties are absolute delights on their massive platforms. Here are some amazing celebrity pit bull moms including: Fiona Apple, Ariana Grande, Betty White, Rachel Bilson, Kaley Cuoco and so many more. Who are your favorite celeb dog moms?

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If You Like Vodka And Dogs, Tito's Is The Brand For You

If you're looking for a good vodka label that also supports dog welfare, look no further than Tito’s Handmade Vodka. Tito’s has created Vodka for Dog People, which is their organization that supports dog rescue, animal welfare organizations, and veterinary clinics across America. Tito’s Vodka goes above and beyond to support rescue animals and is donating millions during the time of COVID. Their work for dogs and their support of rescue pups has led to an off-shoot brand Vodka for Dog People.

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The Truth About Plastic Poop Bags And Their Environmental Dangers - 2020 Earth Day

On Earth Day, I encourage you to think about your impact of you and your pet. Are you doing everything that you can for future generations? It is not easy and diligent customers have to pay more to ensure that they are looking out for the environment. As with any trendsetter, it costs more to be an educated and aware customer.

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Merryweather's Journey Continues To Find A Forever Home!

The story of Merryweather, an adorable 3-year-old brown pit bull, is one of resilience. Her plight exemplifies the notion that animal rescue spotlights both the best and unfortunately, the worst of humanity. This pup has a story that has gained celebrity attention and a nationwide effort to get her a rescue ride. Although this pup has seen the worst of humanity, her face and her smile show us that dogs are so resilient. This pup deserves a forever home more than any other pup in the world. Every obstacle in life that has been thrown her way it has not killed her joy for life! Let’s find this girl a home!

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Adoption Cinderella Story For A Pup During Quarantine

The coronavirus pandemic has caused many animal shelters and rescues to seek out volunteers to open their homes and foster or adopt a furry friend. While taking care of a precious pooch is a complete joy, it is still a selfless act, no matter the circumstance, but especially now when everything feels uncertain. Jalka’s life has been mostly spent in a shelter and not knowing the reality of a home life. We learned about a story about a pup whose life was drastically changed as a result of the quarantine.

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The Truth About Dogs And The Coronavirus: Getting Advice From Dr. Pol

With growing concern regarding the coronavirus, there can be a spread of misinformation. Not only can this negatively affect you, it actually can put precious pups at risk. On February 28th, it was announced by the Hong Kong Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department that a male Pomeranian has tested positive for the virus. The dog, however, appears to be in good health but can not be removed from quarantine until samples from “its nose and mouth” read negative. With all of the fear and misinformation out there, Woof Republic consulted with Dr. Pol one of America’s favorite veterinarian about important realities to keep in mind about Coronavirus and your dog.

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6 Dog-Friendly Establishments In San Francisco

It goes without saying that San Francisco is one of the greatest cities on the West Coast. However, SF can be a little overwhelming with a dog in tow. The city streets are lined with people so if you happen to have an anxious pup, you might be a little desperate to find a safe haven. That being said, if you aren’t all that familiar with the city by the bay, it can be difficult to find establishments that are dog-friendly. To make things a little bit easier for those who are planning a visit to San Francisco, here are some cafes, bars, and restaurants where your pooch is welcomed to sit and stay a while.

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Cherie The Surf Dog - Going From A Rescue Pup To A Surfing Champion

Did you know that one of the most decorated surf champion pups was a rescue living in Texas? Woof Republic got to chat with Dan and Amy Nykolayko who own Cherie the Surf Dog. Fun way to learn about how and why dogs surf, how to get a French bulldog puppy as a rescue or how to dress your pup in pup-tactic fashion.

 

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Howard The Dog's The 2019 American Dog Rescue Show Winner's - DNA Test Revealed

If you haven’t met Howard the Dog, he is one of the most unique dogs I’ve ever met. He is the embodiment of Adopt Don’t Shop and what being a rescue dog means, in my opinion. He is a dog who is no taller than a basset hound but is 60 pounds of PURE MUSCLE. Howard took the esteemed honor of winning The American Dog Rescue Show this year which was hosted by The Hallmark Channel. In honor of today, May 20th being National Rescue Dog Day we thought it would be fun to work with Embark Vet who has the premier Doggy DNA Tests. Think 23 and Me but for canines. Many times with rescue dogs there is little to no information about the dog their back story, lineage, and the rescue group has to take the best guess as the breed from what they know.

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Dogs! A Science Tail - Review Of The California Science Center Exhibit

The newest exhibit at the California Science Center, Dogs! A Science Tail, allows you to see the world from the perspective of a dog. We know that dogs have heightened senses of hearing and smell however how does that compare to your own 5 senses and have you experienced life from their point of view.

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