Not so long ago, dogs were valued primarily for the jobs they performed. They hunted, herded livestock, and guarded property, which required them to have an active prey drive, boundless energy, and a ...

Mary and her 10 puppies found a foster home through the Stray Rescue of St. Louis after Good Samaritans found them in the Missouri woods Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She has been working ...