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Zack Keithy is the founder and chief editor of Canine Care Central (formerly Daily Dog Drama), the best dog blog in the world (at least he thinks that!). It aims to educate and entertain all dog owners and lovers, and provide a unique point of view from his years of experience as a certified veterinary technician. Thanks for checking us out, and please grab a copy of 7 Fun Games You Can Play WIth Your Dog here: subscribepage.io/gamesforyourdog

That muscle memory takes months to fade. Your hand just automatically goes to the hook when you walk past the front door...
09/22/2026

That muscle memory takes months to fade. Your hand just automatically goes to the hook when you walk past the front door, expecting the jingle that isn't coming. It is the quietest kind of absence.

Losing everything they've ever known is hard enough for a shelter dog. Forcing a bonded pair to separate after they've a...
09/22/2026

Losing everything they've ever known is hard enough for a shelter dog. Forcing a bonded pair to separate after they've already lost their family is just cruel. They aren't a package deal to be split up for convenience; they are each other's entire support system when the world goes sideways. Agree or disagree: keeping bonded pairs together should be an absolute non-negotiable rule for every shelter.

09/22/2026

"I lived thousands of days before I died... don't make the last day the whole story."

It's so easy to get caught up in the pain of saying goodbye, but our pets lived years filled with belly rubs, walks, treats, and endless love.

Honor their memory by holding onto the thousands of happy days you shared together.

Drop a ❤️ in the comments to celebrate all the joyous memories with your forever dog.

09/22/2026

Going out is overrated. My dog and I are staying in.

How about you? Yes or no?

We have the data, the foster networks, and the proven community-backed models to save over ninety percent of shelter ani...
09/22/2026

We have the data, the foster networks, and the proven community-backed models to save over ninety percent of shelter animals.
Calling traditional catch-and-kill models "animal control" is just a polite way of describing a failure of imagination and resource allocation.
Municipal governments should be entirely funding the transition to modern rehabilitation and no-kill operations instead of leaving it to overstretched volunteers.
Agree or disagree?

09/22/2026

From the moment they enter our lives, they deserve nothing but safety, full bellies, and endless affection. 🐾❤️

They will never know the pain of a cold night, an empty bowl, or a home without love. That is the sacred, unwritten vow we make to our best friends from day one—to protect them and cherish them for their entire lives.

Making that promise is the easy part. Keeping it is the greatest privilege of all.

Have you made this same lifetime promise to your furry family member?
👉 Drop a YES or NO in the comments! 👇

They were there for the apartment with no furniture. They were there for the breakup, the job loss, and the quiet nights...
09/21/2026

They were there for the apartment with no furniture.
They were there for the breakup, the job loss, and the quiet nights when nobody else called.
A dog doesn't check your bank account or look at your resume before deciding you're worth sticking around for.
When their muzzle turns gray and vet bills start piling up, that loyalty doesn't come with an expiration date.
If they gave you their best years when you had nothing, the least you can do is give them comfort when they have less left to give.
Agree or disagree?

A man left his dog locked in a hot car with the windows barely cracked. He was arrested steps from where he was headed n...
09/21/2026

A man left his dog locked in a hot car with the windows barely cracked. He was arrested steps from where he was headed next. Full story in the comments 👇

Every single day, perfectly edible food gets tossed into industrial dumpsters while local shelters and rescues scrape by...
09/21/2026

Every single day, perfectly edible food gets tossed into industrial dumpsters while local shelters and rescues scrape by on donated kibble and crossed fingers.

There's zero logical reason this has to be the standard.

Supermarkets have the inventory, rescues have the empty bowls, and the liability fears can easily be solved with common-sense protection laws.

We just lack the collective will to demand it.

Agree or disagree: local grocery stores should be required by community standard to partner with local animal rescues?

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