Here’s an uplifting story about my greyhound hero, and here’s a somber story about more greyhounds in desperate need of help.

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At last, some good news to come out of what I have to say was one of the most distrubing animal-related tales to hit the airwaves in a while (besides Sarah Palin’s penchant for shooting wolves, that is).

Check out the happy-ish ending to the sad story of Michale Vick’s dogs at Sports Illustrated.

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I’ll be the first to admit I spoil my dog. She has four dog beds scattered throughout the house, numerous blankets and toys, and she’s never left outside.

But many dogs aren’t so fortunate.

And in the wintertime, some dogs may manage to find a little cover from the wind and rain underneath a bush or behind a garbage can, although even they won’t be able to hide from the cold. But some will suffer horribly from frostbite and even die from exposure.

This winter, life is going to be even more difficult for many of these animals, as the economic crisis means that they will have even less to eat and no toys to fight the terrible boredom that is their only companion.

That’s why I became a People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) doghouse sponsor, so I can give a backyard dog shelter from the cold and wind with a sturdy PETA doghouse.

Thanks to “Angel for Animals” sponsors, PETA has built and delivered more than 4,000 top-quality doghouses. That means more than 4,000 animals now have shelter and a fighting chance to survive the freezing cold and sweltering heat—for years to come.

For many dogs, a sturdy doghouse filled with warm straw bedding makes a big difference.

Help a neglected dog stuck outside in the cold this winter by becoming an “Angel for Animals” doghouse sponsor today by clicking here.

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It took about two hours for Greta to worm her way into my heart after I adopted her. And although there have been challenges along the way, I could not imagine my life without her.

As more and more greyhound racetracks are closing (hallelujah!), that means there are that many more greys that need forever homes.

Here’s a great article on getting a greyhound in the white house.

Or your house.

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Forget Black Friday–this year, why not spend the day after Thanksgiving supporting a worthy cause instead of getting trapped in the mall (and credit card debt)?

As a dog lover, I’m also an animal lover in all shapes and forms. That’s why I plan to join In Defense of Animals and activists throughout the United States to stand up for the millions of animals killed for their fur.

Every year, over 50 million animals are brutally killed and skinned to make fur products. While many companies have pledged to go fur-free, other popular brands continue to cause and profit from animal suffering.

Fur Free Friday is the day after Thanksgiving all over the country. You can join an event in your area or plan one of your own. (This year, they’re encouraging activists to hold demonstrations in front of Nordstrom, still a major carrier of fur products. To find the Nordstrom location closest to you, click here.)

For more information on the cruel fur trade, visit www.furkills.org.

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