The Munzely Journal
Stories worth hanging on to
Heroic, legendary and much-loved dogs — plus honest advice for pet parents who want to remember theirs properly.
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The Dog Who Found a Family Along the Mail Route
In 1888, a dog named Owney entered the Albany, New York post office, and the postal workers let him stay. That could have been…
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Behind the Famous President Was a Little Dog Named Fala
At the foot of Franklin D. Roosevelt’s bed, a little Scottish terrier named Fala slept in a chair. It is a small detail. You…
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The Newfoundland Who Became Everyone’s Dog
Someone offered Meriwether Lewis three beaver skins for Seaman, his Newfoundland dog. Lewis declined. We don’t need to invent what he said or imagine…
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Chips Went to War. His Family Waited for Him to Come Home.
In Sicily, a family dog named Chips attacked a machine-gun position, leading to the surrender of its crew. It is the kind of sentence…
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The Dog Who Helped Prisoners Hold On
Frank Williams shared his rice ration with a dog while they were prisoners of war. Her name was Judy. She was a Pointer, and…
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The Dog Who Led Hundreds of Patrols—and Came Home
On her final patrol in March 2012, an explosive device cost Lucca a front leg. It is a hard place to begin. But if…
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Why We Love Our Pets So Much: The Science of the Human-Animal Bond
Your dog hears your key in the door and comes running. Your cat leaves a sunny windowsill to sit beside you. These tiny moments…
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The Dog Who Kept a Teenager Alive After a Deadly Crash
After the crash, a teenager and his dog were the only two left alive. The teenager was Joseph Phillips-Garcia. He was sixteen. His dog,…
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French Bulldog Care Tips Every Frenchie Parent Should Know
Your Frenchie may have strong opinions about bedtime, breakfast, and your spot on the sofa. Their care needs deserve just as much attention. A…
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The White Persian Cat That Made Every Movie Villain Look Scarier
Imagine trying to look dangerous while a white Persian cat makes your lap look like a throne. You want people to fear you. Yet…
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