Dog Rides Solo To Park On a Bus

Today in news that will undoubtedly convince you canines were meant to rule the world: A black lab ride the bus, solo, to the dog park.  No, Eclipse isn't some neglected pup forced into a commuter lifestyle as a means to escape her evil owner — she's just a 2-year-old dog who legitimately enjoys public transportation (that makes one of us).

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Pet Friendly Dating Sites Match People with Pooches

On these dating sites, a passion for pets will help you find more than just puppy love.  Sites like PetsDating.com and YouMustLoveDogsDating.com have found a new niche as singles flock to computers and smartphones to find relationships, connecting dog owners to potential mates who enjoy long walks in the dog park and slobbery canine kisses as much as they do. Many of the sites encourage users to bring their dogs on first dates to break the ice or size up canine chemistry.

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'Modern Family' Star Unveils $500K Ala. Dog Park

It's a good time to be a dog if you're in the Birmingham, Ala., suburb of Alabaster. A star of ABC-TV's "Modern Family" series, Eric Stonestreet, was in the Shelby County city on Thursday to help introduce a $500,000 dog park that opened at a city park. The dog park was funded with a grant from Beneful dog food. It includes agility hoops; a path with tunnels; a field for playing fetch; water sprays for cooling off on hot days; and a wash station. On Thursday, dogs ran around on the grass, chased after balls and slurped up water at a fountain.

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