Emily Schroeder

Emily Schroeder has been an animal-lover since…well, forever! She spent the early part of her career at Time Inc., working for women's lifestyle brands like Real Simple and Southern Living (to name a few), in various digital business development roles. And prior to landing her much-loved role as a staff writer for Daily Paws, she spent several years as a communications consultant. When Emily is not writing about our favorite four-legged friends, you can find her spending time with her husband an...

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180 Bulldog Names for Your Kind and Courageous Canine

Dog names have evolved beyond Sparky and Rover. Today’s owners look to pop culture, trends, and even the Royal Family for inspiration.

Bulldogs, known for their tough appearance, are surprisingly sweet, kid-friendly, and perfect for apartment living due to their calm demeanor.

If you've recently become a proud bulldog parent (congrats!), then you're now faced with the daunting task of finding the perfect name. And one that you won't mind shouting at the dog park.

Below is a list of our fav...

Sweet Baby Alpaca Given the Gift of Mobility With New Wheelchair

Thanks to a kind-hearted young woman named Ronja Pohl, a baby alpaca in Germany is alive and well—adjusting to life on the farm with three legs and a newly fitted wheelchair.

The tenacious baby alpaca named Marie-Hope was born with severely damaged back legs. Adding to her misfortune, Marie-Hope's sister and mother died during the challenging birth. Marie-Hope's prognosis for recovery looked grim until this lucky baby alpaca crossed paths with her very own hero.

In a case of serendipity, Poh...

Pit Bull Dog and Her Puppies Rescued by Oklahoma Police Officers After Being Abandoned in Freezing Temperatures

A mama pit bull and her six puppies are safe and sound after being abandoned outside of an Oklahoma City business on Friday, February 12.

Officer R. Jenny was patrolling his sector in the northern part of the city when he heard the sound of several dogs crying out. Abandoned in an alleyway and confined to a kennel, Jenny found seven dogs left in sub-freezing temperatures.

According to an Oklahoma City Police Department Facebook post, the pups were "left for dead outside in a kennel." Spottin...