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Dog Kisses: Is Your Dog Really Kissing You?

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You either love it or hate it: the wet, warm sensation of a dog licking your face. Many of us seek out this kind...

Help Prevent Tragedies With the Pet Fund

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We hear about a lot of amazing people who are doing great deeds for and with dogs – people involved with rescuing and fostering dogs, search and rescue, training service or therapy dogs, etc. We also know that dog lovers are asked, frequently, to donate money to these and many other animal-oriented good causes. But because our primary mission is to provide our readers with information they can use to benefit their own dogs, we don’t often highlight these admirable canine-oriented social services in the pages of Whole Dog Journal.
Research is needed when giving to animal charities to ensure your money goes to the right place.

Giving To Animal Charities

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It’s that time of year again: making a list and checking it twice. Many of us include animal-related charities on our gift list. But how do you choose which ones to support? There is no shortage of good causes. Here are some guidelines for how to evaluate an organization as a potential recipient of your hard-earned dollars.