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Mary Schwager

Boston

Senior Executive Producer of Programming, The Advocate Channel at equalpride

Investigative TV and print journalist writing about consumers, animals, pets, and the environment. Honored winner 17 Emmy awards. Send tips: https://t.co/TyWPN8Brxb

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  • 1 month ago | whole-dog-journal.com | Mary Schwager |“Watchdog Mary

    Jennifer Owen never expected to spend part of Valentine’s Day on the phone with the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (APCC). “I went to the gym and forgot that I put a new candy bowl out with chocolate heart candies wrapped in aluminum foil,” Owen says. “When I got home, the now-empty bowl was on the floor.”Even worse, Owen didn’t know which one of her dogs was the culprit. “I had three Labradors and no idea what combination of them ate the chocolate,” she said.

  • 2 months ago | whole-dog-journal.com | Mary Schwager |“Watchdog Mary

    Though you may have seen pictures, memes, and videos on social media about drunk dogs, we have a simple public service announcement on behalf of all canine-kind: Dogs should not booze it up. Experts say dogs do not want to be intoxicated; buzzed dogs are not funny, and canine alcohol consumption can be dangerous, even deadly. “Please don’t give pets alcohol,” says veterinarian Lori Teller, a clinical professor at Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences.

  • Jan 9, 2025 | whole-dog-journal.com | Mary Schwager |“Watchdog Mary

    Though social media posts, movies, and books may portray magical stories of children and dogs growing up together, parents must manage a high-stakes relationship. One simple misstep could end up with your child in the emergency room and your dog with a bite history that could cost them their life. Committing to a dog should never be taken lightly; before you do, ask yourself some critical questions about your lifestyle.

  • Oct 31, 2024 | whole-dog-journal.com | Mary Schwager |“Watchdog Mary

    It was one of the most challenging choices Linda Shear and windflower Townley (Townley spells her first name with a small w) say they ever had to make: Who would they hire to drive their two dogs, Emma and Skylar, across the country? “We had to move from California to Massachusetts,” Shear says. “At first, we thought we would drive them in our car, but we realized it was just too far.

  • Sep 8, 2024 | whole-dog-journal.com | Mary Schwager |“Watchdog Mary

    When Amy and Aaron Gelfand hear their phone ring or a text alert ping, they know their response might save a dog’s life. The Austin, Texas, couple are foster superheroes—they’ve given a temporary home to more than 552 dogs in need. Their animal rescue journey started 12 years ago when Amy saw a desperate social media plea from a nearby shelter begging for fosters. “The shelter was overflowing with dogs,” Aaron says. “They were going to have to start euthanizing for space purposes.

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Mary Schwager
Mary Schwager @WatchDogMary
7 Apr 25

Why would he even go back to the resort?! He knew they owned it! #WhiteLotus #TheWhiteLotus #TheWhiteLotusHBO #TheWhiteLotus3 #TheWhiteLotusWatchParty https://t.co/VDn9xvmTiH

Mary Schwager
Mary Schwager @WatchDogMary
10 Jan 25

Excited to be teaching a journalism class again at @Northeastern It does such a good job having working journalists teach. I love starting the first class asking the students, “What is the fourth estate?” Don’t ever forget how important that is! #journalist #journalism #news # https://t.co/3Wru4FAxbS

Mary Schwager
Mary Schwager @WatchDogMary
29 Dec 24

RT @WalthamMAPolice: If you know who this little lady is, contact the WPD at 781-314-3607. She was found wandering this morning at about 9a…