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!

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 [...]

The pills you pop may make you feel better, but they could be fatal to your pet. Just last year, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (APCC) handled 89,000 cases of pets exposed to human medications. Here’s what to watch out for: NSAIDs According to the APCC, NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) like ibuprofen or naproxen [...]

Two separate cases of dog abuse in the news recently sheds light on the fact that not only are animal abusers not getting away with it anymore, but also that concerned citizen intervention can save a dog’s life. In Queens, New York, ASPCA Humane Law Enforcement (HLE) agents recently arrested a 39-year-old man for neglecting [...]

I am shocked and saddened by the story of Chai, a 10-year-old lab mix, and his owner, Daniel Rechelbacher, who is not only trying to make a better life for his dog, but also hold a corporation accountable for a serious, grievous and potentially deadly wrongdoing.  I’ve excerpted the story from Daniel’s blog, in the hopes [...]

There are many victims of domestic violence, including pets, who are often caught in the crossfire and wind up either victims of abuse at the hands of the domestic abuser, or used as pawns to keep victims from leaving. It may sound incredible to some people, but there are many women who will not leave [...]

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 [...]

It’s bad enough to go on vacation with your family and come home to find your home has been broken in to. Now imagine that the robbers also harm your pets before or after they take all of your worldly possessions. That’s exactly what happened to a family in the Salt Lake City area earlier this month. [...]