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Quality Discussions?

Almost each member advice his/her referrals to "post quality discussions" but what are the criteria or what does a "quality discussions" contain so that new members or even old members can start...

Is Crate Training Cruel? Part I

Big woofs to canine guest blogger Nika, a Dogster member who believes that crate training can be beneficial for dogs and reduce stress.My name is Nika, and I am a ten-year-old Siberian Husky. I...

Make Legal Provisions for Your Dogs and Cats

Most of us don’t want to think about the time after we die and what will happen to those we leave behind. I mean of course our dogs and cats. But if you have pets its part of your job to...

Tekoa, Washington Dogster JD Needs Help, Pet Parent Doubts Claim JD Bit Neighbor’s Child

JD’s furmom Tina barked in this call for help. Dogster JD may be facing a bum rap. If you have any advice you can offer furmom Tina or if you live in the area and know of any groups or lawyers...

Nassau County, NY Dogster Esperanza Looking for New Home, Bark in If You Know of Place

As a community, Dogsters and Catsters look out for each other. Dogster Ezperanza barked in asking for help in finding a new home in Nassau County, New York. We all know how it is to live in an...

Chicago Dogster Mom Fights Hawk Off Chihuahua Tico

If you live in a city with a small dog or cat, you may think you don’t have to worry about predators. Think again! Janice, furmom to the darling Tico el Bandito, barked in to warn all...

Share Your Questions (and Answers) with Other Dogsters and Catsters — New Site Feature!

I get a lot of questions from Dogsters and Catsters. It might be about feeding a new dog or finding a reputable breeder. I’m always glad to field questions in the blog when I have space but...

Dogster in Bulgaria Looking for Dog Shelter

A Dogster from the UK is in a dire situation and desperately looking for a dog shelter in Bulgaria. Can someone tell her where to find a shelter in Bulgaria? Please bark in!

Dogster Asks for Help on Dealing with Large Dogs Around Babies

Attention Dogsters with large dogs! What advice can you give this fellow Dogster who wants to make sure her new grandson will be safe around his family’s big dog? I haven’t seen...

Egyptian Dogster Needs Help with Barking Dogs

Dianne barked in to ask for help in her new Egyptian home. Can any Egyptian Dogsters give her some helpful advice? We moved to cairo, egypt 3 months ago and have not had one good nights sleep...

Dogster Barks in Request for Help With Symptoms of Canine Breast Cancer

Noel barked in to ask for help with his pregnant Chow. Noel, the first thing I would advise is to get your girl to a vet and have the vet check out her breast and the mole on her back. That said,...