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To the Dog I Loved First

Because you never forget the name of your first best friend

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A Lab Who Never Strayed Far

From California campouts
to Mississippi swims, a loyal dog was always within reach

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One Spunky Schnoodle

A mother and a daughter form an unexpected bond over a spirited pup

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One Last Toss

While saying goodbye to a friend’s buoyant Boykin, a veterinarian reflects on the toughest part of his job

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Naughty by Nature

A skeptic’s look at just what makes a bad dog good

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Puppy Dreams

Sometimes the hardest part is not getting the dog

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Canine Complex

A wild and free mutt catches an inexplicable case of anxiety—one her owner can relate to

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Walk Me!

How a soulful pug named James Brown helped a writer regain his stride

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A Mythic Mutt

An exuberant stray named Troy proves that sometimes the last thing you want is just the thing you need

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Dog Days of Youth

How a stalwart black Lab guided a young man through the field and the flow of life

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Creature Comfort

A spirited bird dog keeps a young couple afloat

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All in a Dog’s Work

A bold little spaniel with strange business of her own

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Born to Run

A lovable mutt with no patience for life at home

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Neighborhood Menace

He fought, stole, refused to listen, ruled the block, and had no shame—but he loved us

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A Bird Dog to Remember

Celebrating a Brittany who was a delight in the field and a demon in the house

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The Girls’ Club

In a house full of women, a dad makes peace with a storm-damaged, man-hating mutt

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Separation Anxiety

Wherein a couple fall in love with a dog and out of love with each other

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The Shell Game

For an Oklahoma farm kid, a pup with a nose for turtles was a boy’s best friend

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Canine Inspiration

An artist reflects on the dogs that have found their way into his work—and heart

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Dog on the Run

No matter how hard we try, some dogs just can’t be contained