Relationship

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Dogs are Born with Ears and Tails. They Should Get to Keep Them.

There are several breeds of dogs that are recognizable by two distinct features: their erect, pointed ears, and their stubby, almost non-existent tails. Most of us might assume that these dogs were just born that way, however this is sadly not the case. Dobermans and miniature Schnauzers are two examples of breeds for which it […]

Brittany Hambleton

Brittany Hambleton

The Hearty Soul Team

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5 Important Brain Games to Help Support Your Dog’s Cognitive Health

The first problem new pet owners may encounter is that their puppy seems restless, despite all the hours of playtime they were given. While exercise is a great way to tire your new little one out, it doesn’t fully stimulate them mentally. Imagine going for a run or swimming every day but you never get […]

John Woods

John Woods

Founder of All Things Dogs

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Funeral home adopts Bernese mountain dog to comfort grieving families

If you have a dog, you should count yourself lucky to have such a loyal companion. Dogs are wonderful pets that offer surprising and fantastic benefits, which include longer lifespan, cutting down on stress, anxiety, and lots more. What’s more? Dogs even can empathize with people who are grieving. In a study published in the […]

Stacy Robertson

Stacy Robertson

Writer and researcher

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The World Has A New Grumpy Cat, And She’s Grumpier Than Ever

How can anyone tell when she’s happy?  Tardar Sauce will always have a special place in our hearts as the famous Grumpy cat, but it may be time for the throne to be filled again. Meow Meow from Taiwan makes Tardar’s grumpy face look like a happy one. Tardar was the subject of several hilarious […]

Penelope Wilson

Penelope Wilson

The Hearty Soul Team

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The Special Bond Between a Mother and Her Son

A mom is that person who immerses the entirety of herself into another human being – her child. Science says that some of a baby’s DNA cells never leave the mother’s body, a phenomenon known as fetomaternal microchimerism. Some of the fetus’s cells escape from the uterus through the placenta and will be transported by […]

Sarah Biren

Sarah Biren

Founder of The Creative Palate

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Meet the Frostbitten Cat That Has Become the First in the World to Receive Four Prosthetic Limbs

For most animals with permanent damage from frostbite, they usually spend the rest of their lives miserable and disabled. Sometimes, they are euthanized to save them from the pain, which is unfortunately a common occurrence. However, for this lucky ginger-face, it was not yet his time. Poor little Ryzhik (that’s Russian for Redhead or Ginger) […]

Leah Berenson

Leah Berenson

Freelance Writer