Calling all canine companions! National Dog Day is an all-around celebration of dogs. It’s a way to thank our canines for all of the ways they improve our lives, share this appreciation with other dog-loving people, and raise awareness about all of the adoptable dogs currently waiting in a shelter...
Now more than ever, many homes are looking toward fostering a dog as a source of companionship. It's great that so many people are thinking of opening their doors. Animal shelters across the country need foster volunteers now more than ever. The Huffington Post reports that “shelters want to move...
If you just adopted a rescue dog from a shelter, congratulations! As you welcome your new dog into your home, you’ll likely be thinking about how to train them. Training a rescue dog is a rewarding experience and an important responsibility. It requires being mindful of a dog’s unique needs,...
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...
Every day, we hear from Embark customers who are surprised by their dog’s breed results. This often happens with mixed-breed dogs that don’t quite look like you’d imagine based on their breed breakdown. These expectation-defying differences are possible because of how genetic inheritance works. Just like you, your dog gets...
In 2015, nearly 25 dogs were transported from San Juan, Puerto Rico to New York, thanks to The Sato Project. One of those dogs, BamBam, was tested with Embark. His story was so good, we had to share! The Sato Project's rescues Sato is a slang term for a street...
The Mongolian Bankhar Dog Project (MBDP) is a nonprofit organization with a mission of slowing down and reversing the “desertification of the Mongolian Grassland Steppes.” According to the project’s website, they plan to achieve that goal by resurrecting the traditional use of the livestock guardian dog known as the Bankhar....
Olympic fever has hit and we at Embark have challenged the dog lovers of America to raise money for their local animal rescues! We are running a special 20% off sale on our dog DNA tests with $10 per kit sold going to a shelter of your choice. The city...
Marking the Olympic Games, we at Embark have challenged the dog lovers of America to raise money for their local animal shelters! We are running a special 20% off sale on our dog DNA tests with $10 per kit sold going to a shelter of your choice. The city with...
