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, day [...]

In Paler, Alaska, there’s a growing problem with pets being caught in traps or snares set for wild animals.
In the case of Andre, a large mixed breed, he lost most of the lower half of his left legs after getting caught in an animal trap or snare.
Alaska isn’t as wild as it used to be, [...]

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 world of butterflies, [...]

I’ve already mentioned why I rescued Greta, but here’s yet another reason: the Tucson Dog Protection Act, a ballot measure designed to improve the lives of dogs in South Tucson and, especially, the 540 greyhounds at Tucson Greyhound Park.
 
The measure establishes that dogs deserve wholesome food and regular exercise, and shouldn’t be given anabolic steroids.
 
It’s [...]

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 value [...]

I’m always excited to learn about new organzations that work tirelessly behind the scenes to do good things. So when I recently saw an ad for the National Disaster Search Dog Foundation (SM), I felt compelled to go to their website immediately and learn everything I could about the group.
The mission of the Search Dog Foundation (SDF) is [...]

The tornado that rocked northern Colorado on May 22 did more that disrupt lives, it also displaced many pets. That’s why the Weld County Animal Response Team (CART) rescued around 120 animals.
Of those animals, the Weld County Sheriff’s Office says 68 percent were dogs, 25 percent cats and 7 percent reptiles.  
First the animals were taken [...]

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 awareness about [...]

Not to harp on the subject, but I feel pretty strongly about it.
So strongly, I recently wrote an article on the topic (of lost and found pets).
I’m hoping there comes a day when every dog owner ensures their canine sports a properly-fitted collar, identification tags and a current license.
Until then, I will continue to be a lost dog magnet.

 
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 person who [...]