From Scratch Homemade baby food is the way to go.

Adoption is the New Black It used to be all the rage to get designer pups from the breeder. Today, it’s all about adoption.

Southern Beauty Andie MacDowell got her start more than 30 years ago, and she’s still going strong. (cover story)

Tailgaiting 101 Football season is nearly here, and we can smell it.

Real American Hero Mark Harmon saves lives on “NCIS,” and in real life. (cover story)

Easy Dog-Friendly Recipes From a savory turkey-rice casserole to a pup-approved take on doughnuts, we’ve found five easy dog-friendly recipes your furry friend will love.

By the Light of the Dog Author Dean Koontz loves writing novels, but his heart beats for dogs.

What Inspired One Woman to Adopt an ‘Unadoptable’ Senior Dog November is Adopt a Senior Pet Month. This is the story of how Melani adopted Jake, a senior dog with terminal cancer who had been in a shelter for months.

How Britt Went From Shelter Pup to Award-Winning Narcotics Dog How did a German Shepherd-mix go from shelter pup to award-winning narcotics dog? Robert Oliver shares Britt’s story.

How One Pit Bull Mix Survived a Shooting and Inspired The STAR ProjectHow did Star go from a shot and injured Pit Bull mix on the streets of NYC to inspiring her owner to start The STAR Project to help other high-risk dogs?

Former Shelter Dogs Dulcie and Diego Bring Companionship to Seniors and Alzheimer’s Patients The therapy dog duo volunteers through Caregiver Canines in New Jersey.

Smiley Overcomes Blindness and His Puppy Mill Past to Become a Therapy Dog Thanks to adopter Joanne George’s love and support, the Golden Retriever blossomed and now gives back as a therapy dog.

Meet Stanley the Bulldog, an Anti-Bullying Advocate With a Cleft Lip The special-needs English Bulldog has become an advocate for acceptance and anti-bullying, especially for children.

We Say Thank You — and Goodbye — to Nico the Facebook Dog The photo of a depressed Nico in an L.A. shelter inspired many to help not only him, but other homeless dogs as well.

Amelia the Tiny Chihuahua Joins a Team of Miniature Therapy Horses The 2-pound dog and the 100-pound horses visit hospitals and care facilities, creating a fairy-tale atmosphere that enchants patients.

Oatmeal the Chihuahua-Terrier Mix Learns What It’s Like to Be Loved For four years, all Oatmeal knew was a cage in a puppy mill; now, she’s finally learning how to be a dog.

Meet Clyde, a Shelter Pup Who Is Now the Los Angeles Angels Baseball Dog The German Shepherd mix suffered from severe fear aggression, but thanks to his loving owner, he’s now a fixture on the field at Angel Stadium.

A Blind Akita Gets a Little Help From Her Furry Friends Jessica VanHusen has three beautiful Akitas; one of the trio is blind, and the other two are her eyes on the world.