by NCCF Editor | Sep 1, 2016 | Losing a Pet
A heartbroken pet owner has shared touching photos of her sick dog’s last day before the canine was put down. Kyle Amick user gave her beloved family dog Hannah one last day of fun, with the story reducing many animal lovers to tears. A pet owner’s final day...
by NCCF Editor | Aug 26, 2016 | Dog Care
August 26th is National Dog Day—a day to remember and recognize all that these wonderful creatures do for us without question. Dogs save lives, keep us healthy, guide our blind and disabled, protect our neighborhoods, and bring joy to our families. Dogs do so much...
by NCCF Editor | Aug 24, 2016 | Canine Cancer Prevention
Veterinary care is one of the largest expenses that dog owners need to budget for. Many of us don’t put a lot of thought into this expense because it doesn’t come around very often. We’re more focused on dog food, chew toys, treats and other products that we need to...
by NCCF Editor | Aug 19, 2016 | Support Dog Cancer Research
Losing a pet is never easy, but it’s especially difficult when that beloved companion dies before her time. That’s what happened when 4-year-old golden retriever Bailey Dean succumbed to bone cancer in early January. Since then, Bailey’s two favorite...
by NCCF Editor | Aug 17, 2016 | Losing a Pet
I woke up this morning to a wet nose. My favorite nose. The one that has told me for years that it is time to face the world. It was still dark outside. The house was full, but everyone else was still asleep. Harley wanted to go outside before dawn, just like he has...
by NCCF Editor | Aug 15, 2016 | Dog Stories
Rubbing his hand over Hershey’s head, Trevor Lilley adjusted the paws of the chocolate lab laying on his lap. Hershey looked up at the 10-year-old boy briefly before dropping his head down again. Hershey was mostly lying on a dog bed at the end of a couch, but Lilley...
by NCCF Editor | Aug 11, 2016 | Dog Stories
Dierks Bentley recently lost his four-legged best friend, Jake, to cancer, but he sure has a wonderful keepsake to remember him by. A 14-year-old fan named Sydney Lawton immortalized Bentley’s faithful companion in a beautiful painting and sent it to the singer....
by NCCF Editor | Aug 8, 2016 | Dog Care
August is here, which means its National Immunization Awareness Month! Just like us, its important for our pets to stay on top of their vaccines and immunizations. Why Vaccinations are Important Giving your pets their regular vaccinations is the key to a long and...
by NCCF Editor | Aug 4, 2016 | Canine Cancer Research
In addition to being an ideal companion, Farley, a 12-year-old Tibetan Terrier, has truly been an inspiration to his owners Tom Donelan and Carla Woodcock of Mentor. “I started out with cancer and that was a big enough blow for us, then we found out the Farley had it...
by NCCF Editor | Aug 2, 2016 | Dog Care
Your dog’s health is the key to a long and happy life, so it’s important to truly understand how your pet’s body works. The dog’s various body parts and organs are all complex, so it is beneficial to know how they function, what problems can happen, and how to improve...
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