Jan
05
2009
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.
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Jan
01
2009

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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Dec
10
2008

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 [...]
Nov
04
2008

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 [...]
Sep
02
2008

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 [...]
Aug
20
2008

The recently released Dog Heroes of September 11th is the first major publication to salute the canines that served the nation in the recovery missions following the terrorists’ attacks on America. The book provides an excellent overview of the mission and requirements of these search and rescue dogs and serves as a lasting tribute to [...]
Aug
04
2008

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 mother. It [...]
Jul
31
2008
One of my “greyhound” friends recently had to have her hound’s front leg amputated due to bone cancer, which is, unfortunately, common in greyhounds.
Both she and I know of one amazing “tripod” that we’ve both witnessed run our own dogs ragged.
While my friend’s handsome greyhound who, by the way, is also a pal of my [...]
Jul
17
2008

When it comes to dangerous dogs, I blame the owners, not the canines.
Before you shake your head and say to yourself, “Well, she must have never gotten bit by a dog before,” you can save your breath, because I have. I was bit on the buttock by a doberman when I was a child, and [...]
Jul
15
2008

It turns out bigger might really be better after all. According to a study conducted by researchers Deborah Duffy and James Serpell of the University of Pennsylvania’s Center for the Interaction of Animals and Society, and Yuying Hsu of the National Taiwan Normal University, it seems that the smaller the dog, the more snap.
The researchers [...]