I had a lovely Sunday afternoon at the dog park despite not taking my own dog there with me. Here are some of the dogs we met!

I asked people of all ages, from all over the country and of all different industries, to explain just one small reason why they have a dog. I had so much fun reading the replies. The stories are funny, touching, poignant, and everything in between. Here are 40 reasons why you should adopt a dog!

A sweet dog in KY was spotted being hit by a car and needs a home.

Go Fetch Gifts’ contest entry was picked to name the theme of a litter of Airedale Terrier pups, offspring of Striker: the 2006 #2 Airedale in the USA. The litter will be called Woodcrest’s Starry Night.

The 2008 Animal Planet Puppybowl V featured a couple shelter puppies labeled as Catahoulas. Despite being the State Dog of Louisiana, this breed is largely unknown to people in many parts of the country.