When it comes to dogs, sometimes one just isn’t enough. If you’re ready to introduce a second dog to your home, it’s important to make sure your current dog is on board with the plan. Here are some tips from our veterinary team to keep your dogs happy and safe...
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The MSPCA was founded in 1868, with the Boston location later opening its doors in 1976. Their shelter welcomes not only dogs, but cats, rabbits, birds, ferrets, guinea pigs, hamsters, mice, rats, and other small animals. The focus of MSPCA Boston is to provide resources such as food and vet...
Bringing home a new puppy is fun, exciting, and heartwarming. But if you haven’t prepared beforehand, it can be a stressful experience for you and your new pet. In order to make this experience as positive as can be, here’s a veterinarian-approved list of what to buy for a new...
Gracie and Christopher Gracie was adopted in November 2017 at only 6 weeks old. Christopher had just experienced severe health complications and was looking for a light in his life when he found her. Someone had posted online about a litter of puppies that needed homes, so Christopher went to...
Murdock's Story In early 2019, one of our customers received the results from their Dog DNA Breed + Health Kit. Shelby adopted Murdock through the OSPCA after his original owner abandoned him. With the help of Embark, Shelby was able to fill in the blanks about the missing genetic information...
Are you and your furry friend planning a trip to Maine, Delaware, or another state along the East Coast? Perhaps you’re looking for beaches in your own home state and hidden gems you’ve yet to explore with your pup. We’ve got you covered. Check out our dog-friendly guide to East...
Planning a trip to New York City? Want to bring your pup? There are plenty of dog-friendly locations and events for you and your furry friend to check out in the Big Apple. Before you pack, read through this guide for some of the very best dog-friendly spots. Hotels The...
On April 27, 2011, a tornado ripped through parts of Alabama, leaving nothing but damage in its wake. The EF4 multiple-vortex tornado ruined portions of Tuscaloosa and Birmingham, as well as surrounding areas, according to Wikipedia. One of the casualties of the natural disaster was a house that contained a...
When you think of dog houses, you might picture Snoopy’s little, red abode or the popular and classic igloo-style den. We were surprised to find that the world of dog houses is more varied and unusual than one might think. We found houses with spa pools and sundecks, heating and...
We love our dogs for so many reasons, but one of them is that they all possess such amazing personalities! Who doesn't love coming home and being greeted by their affectionate Golden Retriever or excitable Australian Shepherd? I think we can all agree that one of the many joys of...
In 2018, Embark completed a shelter project that placed 10 dogs in forever homes! We also donated a portion of sales from the weekend of Clear the Shelters back to the six rescue organizations that participated in our project. The project Embark donated free dog DNA tests to six different...
