Barking at the Knot

Barking at the Knot

Understanding the hidden history of animal services

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  • How The Gaines Dog Research Center Influenced Pet Acquisition

    All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal to others…especially those who are purebred.

    Audrey Lodato

    February 20, 2026
    1940s, 1950s, Animal Welfare
    akc, Animal Welfare, animal welfare history, animals, dog, dog food, dog training, dogs, Expertise, mixed breed dogs, mongrels, mutts, pets, Purebred dogs, sporting dogs, the gaines dog research center
  • The Dog Fancier

    Dog breeding and it’s relationship to the humane movement and to animal shelters is complex and storied. Take a look at a 1910 issue of The Dog Fancier, a magazine meant for pure-bred enthusiasts and gain perspective on the origins of purebreds in America.

    Audrey Lodato

    July 15, 2025
    1910s, Animal Welfare
    animal control, Animal Welfare, animals, Cats, dog, Dog Fancy, Dog fighting, dogs, history, pets, Pit Bulls, Purebred dogs, Purebreds

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