I have the most amazing Shih Tzu in the world.  Her name is Bella and we adopted her from The Animal Rescue Foundation. She was rescued from a horrible puppy mill that was closed due to inhumane conditions.  After many months of being patient and giving her time to adjust, she has turned into the [...]

Dogster, in partnership with the American Red Cross, recently launched an innovative pet ID and recovery service called Together Tag as a stand-alone solution or as a complement to your pet’s existing microchip. Easy Online Enrollment A one-time fee of $24.95 covers your dog for life. Simply add profile information to activate your account. Special discount [...]

This week over at Dogs Online Magazine, I’ve been blogging about all sorts of good stuff, including: Finding the best veterinarian for your dog; The dangers of electric shock; and This heartwarming story about a girl who saved a dog. Woof!

Of course, I’ve been talking about greyhounds again–this time over at DogsOnlineMagazine.com. Here’s an uplifting story about my greyhound hero, and here’s a somber story about more greyhounds in desperate need of help.

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.

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Back when I was looking into rescuing a dog, I stumbled across a local organization that helps place Golden Retrievers in homes. That group, Homeward Bound Golden Retriever Rescue and Sanctuary, Inc., is an all-volunteer, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with the mission of securing safe, loving homes for displaced or homeless Golden Retrievers. They receive Golden Retrievers from [...]

One of my favorite blogs, one where I get my daily dose of wilderness, is The Daily Coyote. Granted, it’s not about a dog per see, but the way Shreve Stockton writes about her experience living in a one-room cabin in Wyoming with her cat, Eli, and her unexpected companion, Charlie the coyote, is one of [...]