Yes, I know it’s been a while. My own greyhound, Greta, has been having health issues, which have kept me occupied. However, I had to share this story, as it is horrifying  and, apparently, legal. For those who let their dogs roam off leash, take heed, as you could inadvertently be putting your dog’s life in [...]

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! Related Websites Celtics and Oprah (and some weekend links) This is an interesting weekend [...]

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. Related Websites Dog Breeding – Pros and Cons In every activity, there will always be pros and cons. This is also true [...]

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. Related [...]

The American Society For the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) reminds all pet owners that especially during this time of year, there are many household hazards that can poison our pooches. According to Dr. Louise Murray, Director of Medicine at the ASPCA’S Bergh Memorial Animal Hospital and author of Vet Confidential: An Insider’s Guide [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

In Calif., Governor Schwarzenegger wants to raise millions by adding a tax on veterinary services. On November 6, 2008, Gov. Schwarzenegger called for an increase in the California state sales tax to address the multi-billion dollar deficit in the budget, and proposed a sales tax on all veterinary services. This was part of a larger combination [...]

Last week’s election was good news for greyhounds in Mass. and animals in Calif., as voters on both coasts made it clear that animals have feelings and animal cruelty should not be tolerated. In Mass., Ballot Question 3 regarding the state ban on dog racing passed with 57 percent of the vote, ensuring commercial dog [...]