Mar 25 2008
How to Save a Life
I am a big advocate of rescuing/adopting animals, and I have always adopted cats from the ASPCA group in my area.
But when it comes to dogs, although I did adopt a mutt many years ago from the same SPCA, this time around, I wanted to be more selective.
I did some research, and decided on the greyhound breed, and then I got in contact with Wine Country Greyhound Adoption.
For those who desire a purebred canine, there are many breed-specific groups that will help you find the dog of your dreams. The American Kennel Club has a great list of organizations to use as a starting point.
As with almost anything else in life, be sure to do your homework. Talk to several adoption groups, and in the end, be sure to make the decision that’s right for you and your lifestyle.
This is Greta on the day I took her home–also the first day I ever laid eyes on her.
The American Mutt-i-grees Club, founded by Pet Savers Foundation, wants to spread the word that mutts are people dogs too!
The American Mutt-i-grees Club is all about change and choice:
Changing how mixed-breed dogs are regarded, by celebrating the unique
characteristics of each one of them, and helping people make the right
choice - the choice to adopt mixed-breed puppies and [...]
The pills you pop may make you feel better, but they could be fatal to your pet. Just last year, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (APCC) handled 89,000 cases of pets exposed to human medications.
Here’s what to watch out for:
NSAIDs
According to the APCC, NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) like ibuprofen or naproxen are the most [...]
My distaste for puppy mills notwithstanding, I’m pleased to report that, stepping away from its reputation as “The Puppy Mill Capital of the East,” the Pennsylvania Legislature passed HB 2525 on October 8, a bill that will improve the lives of tens of thousands of dogs living in Pennsylvania’s puppy mills.
HB 2525 doubles the cage [...]
Two years ago today, my husband and I rescued Greta, and our lives have never been the same since. Sure, it was hard in the beginning–after all, she was a puppy with no experiences outside of living in a wire crate 23 hours a day.
Slowly, she learned how to relax and live in a home. [...]
October is Adopt-A-Dog month, a celebration established by the American Humane Association to promote dog adoptions from animal shelters and educate people about responsible pet care. Learn more about events in your area here.
And just in time for Adopt-A-Dog month, Disney’s new film, Beverly Hills Chihuahua hits theaters October 3. The film is about Chloe, [...]
You are very beautiful, Greta!!! We love your brindle spots! Your human was smart to learn about our breed before giving you a forever home–that way she knew just what to expect. We are very special dogs; as a matter of fact, our humans are very lucky to have us! We’re cute, sweet, funny, and loyal. What more could anyone want? (Even if we do occasionally rip the stuffing out of our toys, chew magazines, and dig holes in the yard.)
Love and wet shnozzes,
Ray & Lucy
Ray & Lucy: Thanks for stopping by!
Yes, Greta has destroyed a coffee table, several books, a CD collection, multiple magazines and too many toys to count. She also loves to dig in the yard.
But hey–we don’t have kids, so I guess it all balances out!
Come back anytime…
Woof!
[...] already mentioned why I rescued Greta, but here’s yet another reason: the Tucson Dog Protection Act, a ballot measure designed to [...]
[...] few days later, I had the treats in hand, and was eager to test them out on Greta (who, as a side note, gets apples, bananas and carrots as treats more often than actual dog [...]
[...] years ago today, my husband and I rescued Greta, and our lives have never been the same since. Sure, it was hard in the beginning–after all, [...]