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The World Dog Surfing Championships were a doggone good time – PetsOnBoard.com

The waves were looking “ruff” at the second annual World Dog Surfing Championships, held on Saturday at Linda Mar Beach in Pacifica, California. Wait, what? Yes, this is a thing....

Fido And Fluffy Are Ruining The Environment, UCLA Study Says – PetsOnBoard.com

LOS ANGELES, CA — When it comes to global warming, Fido and Fluffy are part of the problem, a new study by UCLA indicates. Most cat or dog lovers would...

Don’t Pet That Puppy! And Don’t Pretend It’s a Service Animal, Either – PetsOnBoard.com

While it may seem harmless to lavish affection on a dog, when an owner is teaching him to not jump on people, the last thing the pet needs is an...

Marine dog with cancer gets tear-filled hero’s farewell – PetsOnBoard.com

Hundreds of people in Michigan came together to say a tear-filled final goodbye to a cancer-stricken dog who served three tours in Afghanistan with the U.S. Marines.Cena the 10-year-old black...

Dog sneaks out to hug neighborhood pal in viral photo – PetsOnBoard.com

Messy and Audi are two dogs who live across the street from one another in Thailand. For the last year or so, they’ve had as close a friendship as can...

Dog gives birth to a GREEN puppy | PetsOnBoard.com

A dog owner was given the shock of her life when her beloved golden retriever gave birth to a green puppy.  Three-year-old Rio gave birth last week to a litter of...

Dog left at airport with sad note about domestic violence – PetsOnBoard.com

Darlene Blair knows how hard it must have been for Chewy’s former owner to leave him in an airport bathroom with this heartbreaking note.“Hi! I’m Chewy! My owner was in...

Dog with vitiligo meets kids with the condition – PetsOnBoard.com

“We wanted to share with all of you who have followed, loved and supported in all sorts of ways that our precious and beloved Rowdy has passed on and joined...

Dogs and Fireworks — Stop Your Dog from Being Scared on 4th of July_PetsOnBoard.com

My wedding anniversary falls on July 4th weekend. My husband and I used to celebrate with a short trip, but not anymore. Not since our pet cam showed my dog,...

Pet euthanasia: Veterinarians on when it’s time, cost and more – PetsOnBoard.com

At 14 years old, Barky, our family dog, had survived cancer and blood disease thanks to a combination of heroic veterinary efforts and just plain good luck. Then, she developed...

Photographer ‘blings out’ shelter dogs’ recovery cones to help them find homes – PetsOnBoard.com

Some college courses change students’ lives, but one art student’s photography class changed the lives of some lucky pups.Erin Einbender, 30, was in an entry-level photography class at the Art...

Meet Martha, the winner of this year’s Ugliest Dog Contest – PetsOnBoard.com

There are two types of people in this world: those who believe that all dogs are cute … and those who know that dogs don’t need to be cute to...

Therapy dogs in funeral homes help mourners process grief – PetsOnBoard.com

After a child was struck and killed by a train in Fairmount, Indiana, last month, an 11-year-old boy who came to the visitation sat by himself in the front row...

Do pets grieve? Dog’s half-eaten food bowl may offer clue – PetsOnBoard.com

For a decade, Cookie and Stitch shared a water bowl and chew toys. The two dogs even ate their kibble out of the same bowl — and according to their...

35-pound cat Symba is for real, and up for adoption – PetsOnBoard.com

We don’t want to reduce your enjoyment of Symba’s striking physique. But the truth is that Symba has an enormously sad story to go with his massive size.The 6-year-old cat...

Nearly blind, elderly pit bull dog gets contact lenses -PetsOnBoard.com

Gremlin is a pit bull who wears contact lenses.Here, in this video — which, we swear, is not going to be difficult to watch even for squeamish people — you...

16 Dogs That Are Big Enough To Ride PetsOnBoard.com

1 English Mastiff You’ve got to give it to the great, big dogs. Super-sized pooches have that much more love to give, with extra large licks and seriously strong tail wags...

Pit Bull on the Verge of Euthanization Given 2nd Chance by Police – PetsOnBoard.com

Apollo the pit bull may be a big ol’ sweetheart, but it took a long time for anyone to recognize it.For six months, the pup languished in an animal shelter...

Dog Crashes Live News Broadcast, and the Video Is Quickly Going Viral-PetsOnBoard.com

A news broadcast in Russia was interrupted recently in the cutest way possible.  A dog had made his way into the studio and onto the set without anyone noticing he...

Kitten season: How to foster, adopt and volunteer at animal shelters – PetsOnBoard.com

You know this time of year as spring. For folks who work with animals, it’s kitten season. And these kittens need your help.Kitten season is in some ways as delightful...

Puppy Rescued from Fridge Has Photoshoot with Family-PetsOnBoard.com

As the niche world of pet photography continues to expand, we continue to be captivated.This most recent masterpiece isn’t a newborn shoot or a gender reveal. It’s a celebration of...