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Our Dog Sightings: Summerlike

on the hunt Our Wagable community captures summer dogs who are supine, running or patiently posing. Please send your dogs in motion to: service@wagable.com Summertime fields are calling. Why not enjoy an all natural, grassy back scratch? #SupineDog Let’s marvel at dogs who sprint for sheer joy, whether or not they are pursuing balls, sticks […]

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The Thanksgiving Spaniel

According to Mourt’s Relations (original), written by Plymouth Colony founding settlers, at least two dogs made the ocean voyage with fellow settler John Goodman. Mastiff and Spaniel Goodman cared for and spent time with his large Mastiff and smaller Spaniel once they landed on Plymouth Rock. In December 1620, Goodman and three other men ventured

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Our Dog Sightings: Happiest

on the hunt Our Wagable community shares dog-filled lives, and here are the happiest, friendliest pups this week. Please send your dogs in motion to: service@wagable.com The best, most exhilarating days are without my leash and near my human. #DogFreedom #DogPark Such well-behaved gentlemen and ladies. Two greet our police officers, while four take a

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Our Dog Sightings

on the hunt It’s hot out there. While summer temperatures rise, our dogs happily splash, play and cool off. Want to share your water dog stories and images? Please send them to: service@wagable.com Cheers to these purposeful pups, whose ball tosses and retrievals never get old. #WaterDog #WaterHuman There’s nothing better than a calm river

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Pink Loves Nash

Alecia Moore, well known as musician Pink, was mourning the death of her 16-year-old pup when she adopted Nash on a whim — during her 2019 concert tour stop in Tennessee.` Nash in Nashville “Thank you to the Nashville Humane Association for bringing puppies to the show for us to play with. Of course we

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Becket In The City

Becket Farnsworth (2003-2021), a well-known Jack Russell sidekick, roamed the Upper West Side with his human Peter. As a puppy, the New York Times featured him among dogs living in NYC neighborhoods. Becket Isn’t A Snob ”In sharing that his name is Becket, invariably people ask about Samuel Beckett, the great playwright,” Mr. Farnsworth said.

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Hedy Invents Dog Collar

Hedy Lamarr (1914-2000), an MGM Hollywood leading lady, is known for her beauty, talent and brains. She invented a frequency hopping device that later influenced Wi-Fi and Bluetooth technology. Hedy and Donner A dog lover, Hedy enjoyed escaping Hollywood and lived at the secluded Hedgerow Farm above Beverly Hills. In 1940, she’s seen posing (at

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Chopin and Marquis

We can thank Marquis, Frederic Chopin’s beloved street dog who followed him home, for inspiring the “Little Dog Waltz.” You know this piano piece as the Minute Waltz today. Who is Marquis? Chopin (1810-1849) lived with the Countess Delfina Potocka for many years. While historians debate their relationship, the composer and novelist were close allies.

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Tatum and Lulu

Actor Channing Tatum Is directing and starring in a new buddy comedy, called Dog. It filmed through the pandemic and gets released in mid-July 2021. Real Life Inspiration “I got back from a road trip where I said goodbye to my best friend. Now I’m making a movie inspired by her,” explained Tatum. Check out

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Togo Leads First Iditarod

Meet Togo, the lead sled dog for 264 miles of the 1925 Iditarod delivery of diphtheria anti-toxin to Nome, Alaska. He’s the true Siberian Husky hero rather than well-known Balto, who led the final 55 miles into Nome. Togo Wins His Heart Togo (1913-1929) was born a sickly pup yet quickly proved himself to be

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