Jan 16 2009
Archive for the 'Rescue' Category
Jan 05 2009
Greyhounds On My Mind
Dec 10 2008
The White House Needs A Greyhound!

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 [...]
Nov 04 2008
Give Mutts A Shout Out At Muttigrees.org

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 [...]
Oct 07 2008
The Perfect Pooch-A-Versary Gift
Sep 09 2008
World Trade Center Rescue Dogs Doing O.K.

This Thursday marks seven years since 9/11. By now, the dust has long settled, the area that once housed the Twin Towers has been transformed, and those who sifted through the rubble have moved on. While there’s no doubt that the emotional effects of the rescue work still linger, for some of the rescuers, physical [...]
Sep 02 2008
Spotlight On Goldens In Sacramento

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 27 2008
Free Sticker Could Save Fido’s Life

It’s not often that something free has the potential to save a loved one’s life. But leave it to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals to come up with something! Click here to sign up for a sticker that lets people who need to know (firefighters, police, rescue workers, etc.) know [...]
Aug 20 2008
Dogs Make The Best Heroes

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 [...]
Jul 30 2008
Working With Dogs

While doing research for a story I’m working on, I discovered that people who love dogs have a lot of career options that can include day to day interaction with four-legged friends. Beyond the obvious career choices, such as veterinarian, vet technician, alternative medicine vet, research vet, animal behaviorist, pet therapist, trainer, pet sitter, groomer, [...]
