I have a neighbor who had the same dog for many, many years. Her name was Daisy and she was a huge beast of a dog (some sort of labrador mix) who was very loving and gentle. Daisy grew to be about 15 years old. Over the years, she became best friends with my dog, … Read more
We occasionally hear or read animal abuse and neglect stories that are so horrifying, it’s hard to believe they’re true. These stories are hard to read, but it’s important to stay informed about what’s going on in the world of animals so that we can keep holding people accountable whenever possible. This poor sweet little … Read more
I’ve had several dogs in my lifetime and every single one of them has been a treasure. They’ve been like my own children and I always did whatever I could to protect them. And much like my own children, the thought of them being in the hands of someone who didn’t have their best interest … Read more
When 21-year-old Amelia Milling traveled from Tennessee to hike through Crow Pass Trail in Alaska’s Chugach State Park, she probably never imagined she’d end up falling and injured at the bottom of a ravine. Young people are famously optimistic when it comes to dangers like this, and I’m sure Amelia was no different. As an … Read more
Bill Campbell, a 47-year-old veteran from the war in Iraq, came home from his service to his country with concussive and traumatic brain injury. This resulted in Bill being 100% disabled. Bill’s loved ones were naturally concerned about him and the quality of life he would have following this injury, but fortunately, one special dog … Read more
There’s a reason that people spend billions of dollars a year on dog food, dog treats, and toys for their furry companions. Dogs are loyal. Very loyal. Most loyal than people sometimes. That’s why we love our canine companions so much. Loyalty is rare enough that most of us appreciate it when we find it, … Read more
Dogs are so smart. Besides being man’s best friend, they’re super intelligent and eager to please. A long time ago, I had an Australian Shepherd who I spent a lot of time training. Besides the usual commands like sit, lay down, heel, etc…I was able to teach Fred to put his toys in his toybox … Read more
A woman recently came under scrutiny when a video surfaced of her raging at the handler of a service dog when the handler didn’t allow the woman’s two-year-old to pet the service dog. The altercation was filmed by Megan Stoff, the service dog handler. She was with her working golden retriever, Nala, in a shopping … Read more
Some dogs love a bath and some dogs don’t. It’s just that simple. Very few dogs love their first baths, but many grow accustomed to bathing and even grow to enjoy it, or at least they grow to enjoy how great they feel afterward. That sounds a lot like humans, doesn’t it? We have two … Read more
There are so many unwanted animals in the world. Shelters are full of cats and dogs and there just aren’t enough homes in the world to house them all. And that’s just in countries like the U.S. where there are some decent animal protection laws in place. In many countries in the world, dogs and … Read more