Pets Get Their Own Social Media Platform

It’s no secret that many pet owners love their furbabies like they are their own children, and social media outlets are flush with adorable photos of four-legged friends frockling in the snow or taking a cozy nap. Now pet owners can turn to a new platform designed specifically for pets called PawsNPost.com.   Set up…

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Puppies for Parole Program Continues Its Successful Run

Puppies are giving a group of Missouri prisoners some new hope, and the puppies are getting a new chance at finding a loving home. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported, the pooches were rescued from the streets, many of which were living in dangerous conditions before the Puppies for Parole program. On March 19, inmates at…

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Pet Spending At All-Time High in 2013

Pets are like family and Americans are spending money on them that way. According to the American Pet Products Association, based in Greenwich, Connecticut, Americans spent an all-time high of $55.7 billion on their furry friends last year. The largest sector of spending on pets went toward food at $21.6 billion, partially because many manufacturers…

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St. Louis-Area Dog-Friendly Patios to Celebrate Spring

With spring right around the corner, pet owners in St. Louis are gearing up to spend more time outdoors with their four-legged friends. And since St. Louis is such a pet-friendly city, days and nights spent dining out on pet-friendly patios are finally on the horizon. Here are a few of the city’s best patios…

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Dog Park Coming to St. Louis County

Pup owners in the St. Louis area many have a new place to take their four-legged friends, as a dog park has been planned for Queeny Park in west St. Louis County. The St. Louis County Parks Department announced its plans at a meeting March 3. As of now, the park will be located on…

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Thousands of Costumed Pooches Walk in the Beggin’ Pet Parade

Thousands of pooches and their human companions withstood the chilly temperatures for the 21st Annual Beggin’ Pet Parade February 23. Hosted by Bravo TV executive and St. Louis-native Andy Cohen, the parade featured a performance from Canadian group Barenaked Ladies, costume contests for dogs and, of course, plenty of treats. Four-legged friends donned hats, puppy-sized…

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Pet Insurance: Worthwhile Investment or Waste of Money?

Taking care of the furry friends is often a top priority for pet owners, as they are seen as members of their families, which is why many may wonder whether or not it’s worth it to invest in pet insurance. There are a number of variables that go into whether health insurance for a four-legged…

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St. Louis Firefighters Receive Award for Saving Pooch Stranded in Ice

The St. Louis Fire Department recently received an award for its valiant efforts to save a stranded pooch that fell into frigid waters January 12. People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, or PETA, named Rescue Squad 1C a winner of the “Compassionate Fire Department Award.” A doberman pinscher named Diablo was playing around the…

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Lab Tops Most Popular Dog List

Dogs are man’s best friend, and turns out the most popular four-legged friend is the Labrador retriever — for the 23rd year in a row. These lovable pups are the longest-running most popular pooches since the American Kennel Club was founded in 1884. Before this year, the poodle reigned superior for 22 years. The Labrador retriever beat golden…

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New Puppy Tracker Gives Owners Peace of Mind

Pooches that have a tendency to run can make their owners uneasy when they are not in a fenced-in area. While electric fences are often a good option for pet owners, a new Bluetooth device may be even more helpful. Puppy, created by Beluvv, can supplement dog training to ensure that pups don’t wander too…

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