Kurgo Tru-Fit Smart Harness

As our regular readers know, both Irie and Tiki have been wearing Kurgo harnesses for years. Our trusty harnesses have put in many miles with us. Just this week, we stepped up to an upgraded car safety dog harness: the Kurgo Tru-Fit Smart Harness. Like our previous harnesses, these are designed to be comfortable, with […]

San Francisco Giants to Host Dog Days of Summer

Baseball buffs and their barking buddies seated in the bleachers at AT&T Park will cheer for the San Francisco Giants at an upcoming Dog Days of Summer game as the home team steps up to the plate to help dogs and cats who need forever homes. Taking place on August 29th, prior to the first […]

#RoyalCanin Addresses Individual Needs

This post is sponsored by PetSmart, and the BlogPaws Professional Pet Blogger Network. I am being compensated for helping spread the word about Royal Canin Pet Health Nutrition, but DogTipper only shares information we feel is relevant to our readers. PetSmart is not responsible for the content of this article. As you know, both Irie […]

National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day

The last day in the month of April will be the start of a new chapter in the lives of many homeless dogs and cats as National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day shines a spotlight on the need to choose the option of pet adoption. Shelter Statistics According to the ASPCA, approximately 7.6 million companion […]

Emmylou Harris Shines Spotlight on Homeless Dogs

A music icon is singing the praises of two homeless dogs who are hoping to land a permanent gig in a forever home. Currently on tour to promote The Traveling Kind– her new album with Rodney Crowell– Emmylou Harris recently stepped away from the concert stage to help set the stage for a brighter tomorrow […]

2015 Surf Dog Competition to Help Animals in Need

Celebrating a decade of dogged devotion to catching waves and helping paws causes, rad Rovers are getting stoked for the 2015 Surf Dog Competition. August 1st will be a day for sun, sea, sand and Spots as totally tubular tail-waggers travel to Imperial Beach, California in order to show off their surfing skills in a […]

May 1 Marks National Purebred Dog Day

For more pet holidays, see our Pet Holiday calendar. Approximately half of all dogs in the United States are purebred dogs whose breeds were developed to work alongside man as Guide Dogs and Service Dogs, Search and Rescue Dogs, Conservation Dogs, military dogs, trackers, hunting dogs and herders – and always, to be companions, helpers, […]

Win a Sterling Silver Dog Pendant!

I love sterling silver; when I put on a silver ring, bracelet or necklace, I tend to leave it all the time. The silver from Taxco, Mexico is a special favorite of mine. The metalsmiths of Taxco work in many different metals, but none so beautiful as sterling silver. The .925 silver for which Mexico […]

Does Your Dog Need a Life Jacket?

This post is sponsored by Canine Care Products. Swimming seems as easy and natural to a dog as, well, dog paddling, right? Wrong. Not all dogs can swim and, of those who can, not all are good swimmers. And even good swimmers can find themselves in situations that challenge their swimming abilities. Which Dogs Have […]

Erik Estrada Adopts Rescue Puppies

As California Highway Patrol motorcycle officer Frank “Ponch” Poncherello he safeguarded the streets alongside fellow Officer Jon Baker on the TV series CHiPS, but today actor Erik Estrada rolls with two rescued four-pawed partners who have been cast in the real life roles of the Estrada family’s barking buddies. TMZ recently reported that the pop […]

Fido’s Freebie Friday Enjoys Springtime

Spring can be a notoriously short season in Texas. Often we hop from sweaters to sleeveless shirts with hardly a time to enjoy temperate conditions. This year, however, has been the exception. After years (five?) of record drought, this spring has been wetter and cooler than usual. We’ve been able to enjoy hiking with Irie […]

Welcoming a New Pet

There’s no doubt that one of the most joyous times in a pet parent’s life is the day you add a member to your furry family. We have such fond memories of the adoption days of Irie and Tiki as well as those of three of our cats (most recently little Lucky, who just celebrated […]

Stars Assist ARME’s Beagle Freedom Project’s Operation April

After enduring six years as research subject, five beagles have gone from life behind the bars of cages in a South Korean laboratory to a life of freedom in the land of stars and stripes. Once known only as numbers, Atticus, Isaac, Lennon, Phoenix and Robbie are five of 10 dogs from the same Seoul […]

Do No Harm

I always assumed my experience as a veterinarian would serve me at some point when I needed to navigate the human healthcare system. The similarities between veterinary training and medical training, after all, lend themselves to a good number of similarities: how to read scientific articles critically. How to read an MRI. When to call […]

Hollywood for Homeless Pets

Bringing a touch of Tinseltown to upstate New York, fans of Fidos, felines and famous faces are invited to the historic Canfield Casino on May 2nd of a superhero-themed soiree that will help to save the day for dogs and cats in need. Celebrity Spotting Several high-profile pals to those with paws will meet with […]

Rescue Dogs Now Helping to Rescue the Galapagos

Got snails? We all know just how destructive snails can be to our gardens but the Giant African Snails are a very special problem. Considered one of the world’s most invasive species, destroying crops, threatening native snails and ecosystems, these snails also carry several parasites which can be harmful to both humans and plants. In […]

Tampa Bay Rays Star Evan Longoria Helps Pet Pal Animal Shelter

For the fourth consecutive year the third baseman for the Tampa Bay Rays has announced that he will hit home runs to help dogs and cats who need forever homes. A proud pet parent to rescue dog Tatum (a six-year-old Boerboel Mastiff) and longtime supporter of Pet Pal Animal Shelter, Evan Longoria– along with the […]

Game of Thrones Star Harry Lloyd Adopts Shelter Dog

Actor Harry Lloyd, who has starred in the hit HBO series Game of Thrones, the PBS series Wolf Hall and the Oscar-nominated Steven Hawking biopic The Theory of Everything, has accepted the real life role of a forever pet parent to a shelter puppy. Currently filming the WGN America series Manhattan in northern New Mexico, […]

#AmazingPetExpo, Scottsdale, AZ, April 25 – 26, 2015

Amazing Pet Expos– the largest pet expo producer in the country– welcomes pet parents and their dogs to the largest city in the state of Arizona for a weekend dedicated to all our furry, finned and fine-feathered friends. Celebrity Spotting Reality star Shorty Rossi (and his canine companion, Hercules!) of Pit Boss fame will make […]

We’re Sending a Guatemalan Child to School for One Year!

Hooray…we did it! Thanks to your purchases in our PawZaar.com store and your social sharing of our store with your friends, one child in the community of La Esperanza, Guatemala will be attending school for an entire year! Many of our PawZaar products are produced by about 80 women who belong to Unidas Para Vivir […]

New “Long Live Pets” Film Shares the Joy of Rescue!

As you know, our Irie and Tiki were both adopted from local shelters. We have a very special place in our hearts for rescue dogs, both those who share our home and those who are waiting right now in shelters and rescues for a home of their own. There’s no doubt that many others feel […]

New “Love Live Pets” Film Shares the Joy of Rescue!

As you know, our Irie and Tiki were both adopted from local shelters. We have a very special place in our hearts for rescue dogs, both those who share our home and those who are waiting right now in shelters and rescues for a home of their own. There’s no doubt that many others feel […]

Win a $200 Gift Card!

We all worry about losing our dogs, and thankfully technology is making it easier than ever to keep track of our dogs if they should become separated from us. We just learned about a new product that’s currently being funded with a Kickstarter campaign: Where’s Nellie™ that will make it so easy for dog lovers […]

Pro Skateboarder Bucky Lasek Promotes Pet Adoption

As a professional skateboarder and rallycross driver he’s hell on wheels, but in the eyes of the dog he adopted from a shelter Bucky Lasek is heaven-sent, and now the multi-Summer X Games gold medalist has teamed up with Petco for a video that is helping to put the wheels in motion for a better […]

Hill’s #InspiredbyCrafted Foods: Small Batch Cooking

This post is sponsored by Hill’s. I am being compensated for helping spread the word about Hill’s® Ideal Balance™ Crafted™, but DogTipper only shares information we feel is relevant to our readers. Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc. is not responsible for the content of this article. I’ve often written about our experiences writing cookbooks. Along with […]

What’s New: PawZaar Paw Print Rings

We’ve been having fun photographing some new products for our PawZaar store this week! The first is a sterling silver ring that reminds me of a signet ring…but instead of a family crest, it features something far more meaningful to most of us: a paw print! The ring features hammered sides and a narrower back […]

Update on Chicago’s Canine Flu Outbreak

If you’ve been following the news, you’ve no doubt heard about the canine influenza outbreak in Chicago and a few other areas. Along with several deaths, the flu outbreak has resulted in some pet businesses changing their policies during this outbreak to limit contact between dogs. Today we received an update on the outbreak from […]

Emmy Rossum Promotes Save Them All Campaign

The hit Showtime series Shameless recently concluded its fifth season, and while television viewers may have to wait a while before they see the character of Fiona Gallagher back on the small screen, dog devotees can now see actress Emmy Rossum in a real life role that’s close to her heart– that of a Best […]

Miami Marlins to Host Bark at the Park & Adopt-O-Mania

A major league baseball team which has won two World Championships over the years will win the admiration of dog devotees when the players step up to the plate to help a paws cause at Bark at the Park and Adopt-O-Mania. On June 13th baseball buffs and their barking buddies can cheer on the Miami […]

What’s New on PawZaar: Mother’s Day Collection!

Do you share your love of dogs with your mom? I definitely do; my Mom and Dad both love dogs and always have. Growing up, we always had dogs, and, today, my parents have two great dogs, Sam and Jack. Mother’s Day, this year on Sunday, May 10 in the US, is, of course a […]

Win a $20 PawZaar Gift Card!

We’re doing a flash giveaway over on our Facebook page for a $20 PawZaar gift card! Be sure to pop over and enter — we’ll announce the winner (selected at random) on Monday. One reader will receive a gift card via email that they can spend in our PawZaar gift store on anything: jewelry, dog […]

MLB Player Tyson Ross Promotes Pet Adoption

The starting pitcher for the San Diego Padres has stepped up to the plate to help dogs and cats in need by pitching the option of pet adoption to the public. Tyson Ross has teamed up with Petco to promote the Think Adoption First celebrity video series, which features high profile pals to those with […]

Fido’s Freebie Friday Celebrates #EBParties on Thursday Afternoon!

The countdown is on to Thursday afternoon’s #EBParties, a special Event Barkers giveaway event for Sniffery .com and the brand-new Sniffery Magazine! We’ll be handing out $100s in prizes in this one-hour event (and, even if you can’t make the Twitter party, you can enter to win a surprise prize through the RSVP giveaway widget!) […]

Win a Canine Care Products Rhinestone Collar + Leash Set!

Could your dog use a little bling this spring? We’ve got a fun new giveaway from Canine Care Products for both a Rhinestone Collar and matching Rhinestone Leash! We know that you’re familiar with Canine Care Products for their great Snuggy Boots, the solution to keeping your dog’s paws safe from everything from winter ice […]

Wisdom Panel 3.0- the next gen DNA test has arrived

Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Mars Wisdom 3.0 Veterinary Panel. Opinions are those of the author.   So, if I showed you a picture of a dog, you may be able to tell me a little about him or her. You would often be able to make some generalizations about temperament- Or adult size- […]

DWTS Dancer Mark Ballas Adopts Rescue Dog

While only time will tell if the fancy footwork of Mark Ballas and dancing partner Willow Shields from The Hunger Games film franchise will help them waltz away with a win as Dancing with the Stars celebrates its 20th season, the high-profile hoofer has already won the admiration of dog devotees for choosing the option of […]

Duffy, Daisy Fuentes Help Homeless Pit Bull

Joining forces with a Southern California rescue organization, two stars have moved heaven and earth to save the life of a dog who was one hour away from facing his fate in a kill shelter. A photo posted by DAISY (@daisyfuentes) on Mar 31, 2015 at 12:43pm PDT Like countless other shelter animals who have […]

RSVP for #EBParties Giveaway Event for Sniffery.com!

We’ve got another great Event Barkers Twitter event to announce! To celebrate the launch of Sniffery’s brand new Sniffery Magazine, we’re hosting a special #EBParties giveaway event! Held on THURSDAY, April 9 from 4-5pm ET, the chat will be a great chance to kick back and enjoy lots of pet-related giveaways and chat with the […]

Jerky Problems AGAIN: an infographic

Are you kidding me? After years of pressure, people finally get pet stores to agree to stop carrying treats from China only to have a new crop of cases of illness emerge in pets who ate jerky with a “Made in the USA” label. Is it sourcing? Is it weird contamination from aliens? Who cares! […]

Calling All Pets! Does your pet have what it takes to be a TV star?

If you’re like us, your pet is the star of your home. Now, your pet could also be a national TV star! The 1-800-PetMeds® Calling All Pets Sweepstakes and Contest is going on right now, and the winning cat and dog will star in the next 1-800-PetMeds® TV commercial. To enter your pet, go to […]