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-Meet our adoptable dog of the day

-Enjoy a laugh with our dog meme of the day

-Get great information in our featured article

-Take our action of the week

-Check out our family photo of the day

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Why Your Dog Loves Being Squished in Bed

If you’ve ever woken up pinned to the absolute edge of a king-sized mattress while your dog takes up 90% of the space, you’ve probably wondered why they choose to compress themselves with human contact. Despite having an entire soft bed to stretch out on, many dogs actively seek out the tightest, most snuggly squeeze imaginable.

The Canine Pile Instinct

From the moment they are born, puppies experience comfort as a group activity. Newborn litters pile on top of one another for warmth, security, and survival. This "litterpile" instinct doesn't simply vanish as they grow up. When your dog presses their entire body weight against you in bed, they are tapping into that primal memory of safety, physical warmth, and family unity. To them, being squished means being safe.

Deep Pressure Input

Just like humans benefit from weighted blankets, dogs experience real physiological calming from physical pressure. Contact releases oxytocin (the "love hormone") and lowers cortisol levels in both of you. A tight squeeze triggers the parasympathetic nervous system, helping anxious or high-energy dogs finally relax after a long day.

Marking Their Safe Zone

Dogs are naturally pack-oriented and scent-driven. By pressing close, they are mingling their scent with yours, creating a shared "paws-off" signal that reinforces the home as a safe territory. It’s their way of claiming you—and letting you claim them back.

The Ultimate Compliment

At its core, being your dog’s favorite mattress-partner means you represent absolute security. They aren't trying to steal the duvet; they just want to be as close to their favorite human as gravity allows. It's a sign that you are a pack and pack members stick together, always.

Dog Food and Supplement Recalls

Here are the recent recalls and advisories:

• FI - Pet Supplements: Potential Salmonella Contamination
• Northwest Naturals - Chicken Recipe: Potential Salmonella and/or Listeria Monocytogenes Contamination
• Fromm - Wet Canned Dog Food: Potential Metal Contamination
• Oma's Pride - Canine Food: Contaminated with Salmonella
• Pedigree - High Protein Chopped Chicken & Duck Flavor Wet Dog Food: Potential Plastic Contaminants
• Steve's Real Food - Freeze-Dried Chicken Recipe Cat and Dog Food: Possible Low Thiamine Levels (B1)

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