The Golden Retriever is one of those quintessential dogs. They’ve got big hearts and gentle demeanors, so it’s no wonder that the breed is so darn popular. The latest news only makes this sweet, dreamy dog seem even more appealing. A Golden at a southeast Kansas zoo recently adopted three tiger cubs abandoned by their [...]

I want one. I have to have one. And, of course, I want one that looks like my greyhound, Greta. Ever since I saw these adorable dogs in The Bark magazine (July/August), I have been obsessing. They are made by Stacey Hsu and sold in her ETSY shop. In addition to “adopting” pre-made dogs, she [...]

The Animal Planet Expo hits Salt Lake City, Utah, July 19 and 20, and is sure to be lots of fun for both two- and four-legged animals. The FREE Expo features: Animal House / R.O.A.R. for Wildlife, where you can get up close and personal with live animals. Bug House, where you can experience the [...]

Friday, June 20, is Take Your Dog to Work Day. First celebrated in 1999, Take Your Dog To Work Day was created to celebrate the great companions dogs make and to encourage their adoption from humane societies, animal shelters and breed rescue clubs. This annual event via Pet Sitters International encourages employers to experience the [...]

This week is American Humane Association’s “Be Kind to Animals Week®”. Be Kind to Animals Week, observed May 4 through 10 this year, is the oldest event in the nation to celebrate the companionship, friendship and love that animals bring into people’s lives. Animal shelters throughout the country hold special events during this week to raise [...]

  I’m a major animal nut. I try to help every animal I encounter, I’m a rescue/adoption advocate, and, a long time ago, I even thought I wanted to be a veterinarian (I worked for a vet hospital for a total of two days, then I quit because I was constantly crying). I’m also the type of [...]

This past weekend I found not one but two loose dogs, and while some may not think their stories have happy endings, I disagree. First, let me explain that I am not one of those people. You know, the ones who can nonchalantly walk/drive by a loose dog in the street or on the side [...]

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 [...]