Gone Dogs

11/20/2025

Wait, what?

Even when life seems dark and gloomy, just remember that somewhere out there, a dog and a tortoise are locked in an adorable wrestling match.

11/19/2025

Plus some tips on how to communicate better with your doggo.

11/18/2025

Winter's coming.

Plus, why ice melt, rock salt and antifreeze are huge concerns, even if they say “pet-safe.”

11/17/2025

Awwwww

Two years ago, Tracey Ferrin’s husband called her to say he and his colleagues had found a stray dog outside his work. Ferrin’s husband brought the dog home, but the pup was too scared to step inside.

11/16/2025

All heroes.

American Humane Society has announced the top five finalists for the 15th Annual American Humane Hero Dog Awards! The Hero Dog Awards is a nationwide competition that searches for and recognizes America’s standout dogs in five categories: therapy dogs, service and guide dogs, military dogs, law e...

11/15/2025

Bless!

Officials in San Francisco released harrowing video showing a firefighter repelling down a cliff to save a dog before he was reunited with his owner. NBC News’ Tom Llamas reports.

11/14/2025

Sniffing is a low-impact, low-cost and very valuable mental workout for dogs.

11/13/2025

A new study has found that dogs often develop personality traits that mirror their owners, including behaviors linked to stress, happiness, and confidence. The research, conducted by Michigan State University, analyzed over 1,600 dog-owner pairs across multiple breeds.

Dogs living with calm and positive owners were found to be more relaxed and social, while pets of anxious or aggressive owners showed higher levels of tension and fear-based behavior. The study suggests that emotional synchronization between humans and pets runs deeper than previously thought.

Researchers believe this connection stems from a shared environment and mutual emotional feedback, showing just how closely dogs adapt to the personalities of those they love most.

Source: Michigan State University, Science Daily

11/12/2025

They were so happy to be free.

11/11/2025

Some surprising ones!

They don’t call them man’s best friend for nothing! 🐶

11/10/2025

Do you know how to spot anxiety in your dog?

Dogs often hide anxiety through subtle cues; a vet told Newsweek how to spot these signs early to keep them happy.

11/09/2025

This Christmas and holiday season, give the dog lover in your life a gift they will cherish forever.

(Because the physical book is print-on-demand, order soon to avoid delays.)

Expertly designed and produced, Gone Dogs is a stunning, full color coffee table book containing 52 stories, poems, and original photography of dogs from around the world, written by the people who loved them.