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    Our Loyal Companions 

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    Allie Armour

    Ever since I was a young girl, I’ve had a dog or two in the household at a time. I’ve been very fortunate to have experienced the immense joys of…

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    Butch and Kip: The Story of a Rebel and his Apprentice

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    Paige Balliet

    When I was five years old, my family adopted our first dog, Butch. I remember picking him out of the litter at the Humane League — he was the smallest,…

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    Mini and Daisy: The Family’s Stars of The National Dog Show 

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    Hailey Main

    Each November, dog lovers from around the world tune into The National Dog Show Presented by Purina on Thanksgiving Day. The spectacular event takes place in Philadelphia, showcasing many of…

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    From Fear to Furry Friends

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    Mei Li Zackrison

    Much to the dismay of my friends and family, I grew up with a paralyzing fear of dogs. This was strange because I didn’t know many. My few interactions with…

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    Archie: The Gift that Keeps on Giving

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    Linsey Gilbert

    For my 15th birthday, all I wanted was a puppy. We already had a dog at home, but I never got to experience having a puppy since I was so…

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    I Can Always Feel Your Presence 

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    Brandon Bond

    Growing up as the oldest of three children was a tough task because the expectations of being the senior sibling was a difficult thing to process. Honestly, I couldn’t have…

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    A Great (Dane) Intro to Dogdom

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    Aidan Mancini

    I remember as a toddler waddling into my cousin’s house, toy in hand, and the largest creature I’ve ever seen was looming over me. It was a male Great Dane,…

  • The Surprise That Changed My Life

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    Jenna Brklycica

    It was a sad day in the Brklycica household when we had to say goodbye to Ben. My Yellow Labrador Retriever, Ben, became an angel on February 21, 2021. I…

  • Turning Us into Believers

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    Daniel Johnson

    Dogs are interesting, energetic companions that have done so much for many different people around the world. Dogs can be man’s and woman’s best friend with their ability to cheer…

  • small child with puppy

    Butch and Kip: The Story of a Rebel and his Apprentice

    BY

    Paige Balliet

    When I was five years old, my family adopted our first dog, Butch. I remember picking him out of the litter at the Humane League — he was the smallest,…

  • two dogs in a chair

    Mini and Daisy: The Family’s Stars of The National Dog Show 

    BY

    Hailey Main

    Each November, dog lovers from around the world tune into The National Dog Show Presented by Purina on Thanksgiving Day. The spectacular event takes place in Philadelphia, showcasing many of…

  • girl with two puppies

    From Fear to Furry Friends

    BY

    Mei Li Zackrison

    Much to the dismay of my friends and family, I grew up with a paralyzing fear of dogs. This was strange because I didn’t know many. My few interactions with…

  • puppy looking up

    Archie: The Gift that Keeps on Giving

    BY

    Linsey Gilbert

    For my 15th birthday, all I wanted was a puppy. We already had a dog at home, but I never got to experience having a puppy since I was so…

  • young man with two dogs

    I Can Always Feel Your Presence 

    BY

    Brandon Bond

    Growing up as the oldest of three children was a tough task because the expectations of being the senior sibling was a difficult thing to process. Honestly, I couldn’t have…

  • dog chewing on toy

    A Great (Dane) Intro to Dogdom

    BY

    Aidan Mancini

    I remember as a toddler waddling into my cousin’s house, toy in hand, and the largest creature I’ve ever seen was looming over me. It was a male Great Dane,…

  • The Surprise That Changed My Life

    BY

    Jenna Brklycica

    It was a sad day in the Brklycica household when we had to say goodbye to Ben. My Yellow Labrador Retriever, Ben, became an angel on February 21, 2021. I…

  • Turning Us into Believers

    BY

    Daniel Johnson

    Dogs are interesting, energetic companions that have done so much for many different people around the world. Dogs can be man’s and woman’s best friend with their ability to cheer…

  • Schatze, My Life Long Hangout Buddy

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    Josh Maust

    Being an only child, I always had a desire to know what it was like to have a sibling. That changed at eight years old when my family purchased our…