http://thatdogblog.com For the love of dogs! Fri, 20 Mar 2009 19:24:32 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en 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 ... http://thatdogblog.com/2009/03/20/a-cautionary-tale/ 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 ... http://thatdogblog.com/2009/03/02/together-tag-could-save-your-pooch/ If you get bored on Sunday, or if football's not your thing, how about catching some plays with Puppy Bowl V? And to get Fido dressed for the big game, how about a doggie football jersey so you can share your team spirit? Ready? Set? PLAY! No related posts. Related posts brought to you by Yet ... http://thatdogblog.com/2009/01/30/celebrate-superbowl-week-canine-style/ 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! No related posts. Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin. http://thatdogblog.com/2009/01/16/339/ 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 posts:A Cautionary Tale Yes, I know it’s been a while. My own greyhound,... Related posts brought to you by ... http://thatdogblog.com/2009/01/05/greyhounds-on-my-mind/ 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 ... http://thatdogblog.com/2009/01/01/good-news-follows-bad/ 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 ... http://thatdogblog.com/2008/12/22/how-to-avoid-holiday-hazards/ I'll be the first to admit I spoil my dog. She has four dog beds scattered throughout the house, numerous blankets and toys, and she's never left outside. But many dogs aren't so fortunate. And in the wintertime, some dogs may manage to find a little cover from the wind and rain ... http://thatdogblog.com/2008/12/15/help-peta-shelter-a-dog/ 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 ... http://thatdogblog.com/2008/12/10/the-white-house-needs-a-greyhound/ Just in time for the holidays, here's a line of products for the discerning dog owner: Pet Head™ by Bed Head® from TIGI. Pet Head’s line of grooming products includes shampoos, crème rinses and sprays. From “Dirty Talk” shampoo to “So Spoiled” conditioning crème rinse, Pet Head will have Fido or ... http://thatdogblog.com/2008/12/01/pethead-by-bedhead-where-grooming-meets-salon-style/