The Doggie Bowl

Discover advice and tips from experts on how to be the best dog mom or dad to your furry best friend your dog! We even have stories from dog parents like you and fun ways to celebrate our pooches. Search by category or tags to find the best content for you.

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Why You Should Adopt A Rescue Dog

By: Jamie Ruden

Monday, May 17th, 2021 • 7 mins read

Have you ever struggled to decide whether to buy or adopt a dog? If you’re experiencing this, I assure you that you’re not alone. There are a lot of things to consider when getting a new dog. But unfortunately, most…

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3 Signs You Should Not Get a Dog

By: Ashley Turcheck

Wednesday, April 21st, 2021 • 12 mins read

According to the ASPCA and the National Shelter Animal Database, approximately 6.5 million pets enter shelters in the United States every year. There are a variety of reasons, such as stray and rescued animals, but there’s no ignoring that a…

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A TaIL of why is it so hard to adopt a dog? by a famous IG Dog

By: Ashley Turcheck

Tuesday, April 20th, 2021 • 7 mins read

The Covid-19 pandemic lockdown seemed like the perfect time to get a dog. Why not? You’ve been home; you finally have the time. Millions of people had the exact same idea, with “pandemic puppies” appearing suddenly all over your Instagram…

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Life of A Foster Mom: 5 Lessons from Fostering

By: Jamie Ruden

Monday, April 12th, 2021 • 9 mins read

After fostering Buck (pictured above) for just over 3 weeks, we were informed by See Spot Rescued that they had adopted Buck to a different family. That family had been waiting for months for the perfect dog and Buck fit…

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Figuring Out My Rescue Dog’s Life Story

By: Ashley Turcheck

Saturday, February 6th, 2021 • 9 mins read

Like most rescue dogs, we didn’t know much about our hound mix’s life when we adopted him. It is a sad truth that with a rescue, you probably won’t know your dog’s actual birthday, how many siblings they had, or…

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