Recipe for a Good Dog
What exactly is it that dogs need to reach their full potential as canine companions? I’m sure we all have a different answer to this…
Day: May 4, 2010
Beautiful Senior Dog Photos and Stories – Part 2
Welcome to Part 2 in our exhibit of incredible, touching, sweet senior dogs from our readers around the world. Click here for details of this…
Fla. Cops Busted After Allowing Dog to Lick Peanut Butter From Jar
This piece of hard-hitting news just came in from the South Florida Sun Sentinel, the first newspaper I worked for after college, and also the…
Should I crate the new dog at night, while my current dog sleeps with me in bed?
Is this fair to the new dog?
What should I consider before adopting a second dog?
I am looking to get another dog, but I’ve never adopted before. What should I look for and think about when I’m at a shelter or find local listings in the paper?
What dog breeds are good with cats?
My dad decided that he wants to buy a dog for the family. The problem is that we have a cat, who is 8.5 years old.
Does it cost money to adopt a dog?
I want to adopt an animal, but am unsure I can afford it.
How do I adopt a dog?
I would very much like a small dog.
How to Know if a Shelter or Rescue is Reputable
If you check out their adoption process, this should give you a rough idea. Call them and ask about their “return policy.” Rescues usually have the “forever home” in mind, whereas a shelter may just say “if the dog doesn’t work out, just bring them back.” Also, there are many internet groups dealing with rescue. …
How to Become a Foster Parent
First you need to find an organization to foster for. There may be a rescue group in your area desperate for fosters, or a shelter that is overflowing and needs fosters. When you look at the various organizations in your area, find out what the support is like for foster parents. Are dogs placed with …
How to Get Your Dogs to Accept a Foster Dog
I only foster small dogs, but I have four of my own, so my new fosters are coming into an established pack. Here are some things that have helped me. I spray all my dogs with the same scent before I introduce them. If possible, I start the introduction in as neutral and area as …
What to Do When Bringing Home a New Foster Dog
Assume she’s not housebroken, that way if she is then you are pleasantly surprised. I would definitely get her a crate or kennel where she can have her own space. Also, it helps to keep the dogs separated while you aren’t around to supervise. And that helps with potty training. I always try to make …
Why Rescues Have so Many Rules
Placing dogs with people is complex, and I think we in the shelter/rescue world are ALWAYS struggling to find that balance – wanting to place as many animals as possible, which allows more lives to be saved/ less time having to be spent in a kennel at a shelter by any particular dog. yet not …
How to Go About Adopting a Dog
The adoption process would depend upon where you wish to get a dog from. A shelter? A rescue group? From an individual? From the dogs listed on this website? Or do you wish to purchase a dog from a breeder? 1. If from a shelter: Usually you can choose a dog and must fill out …
Dog Seat Belt vs. Car Seat
I would use the dog seat belt over the dog car seat, if I was worried about my dogs safety, mainly because my dog would fight the car seat and not appreciate it. He’d be less wary of a seat belt, because he’s used to harnesses and leashes. Honestly, over either though, I’d stick to …
Geometry Lessons with Donny the Rescued Dobie
Hi Dogster B & T friends! As a big Dogster fan and “mom” to Dogsters Mokie and Monte, I am very excited to have the…
What to Do if Your Puppy is Overweight
Have you noticed a big crater in the couch where your puppy was sitting? Are friends suddenly addressing your pup affectionately as “Tubby”? Even if you’re following the guidelines on your dog food for the right amount to dispense, your puppy could…
Is is Truly Possible to Convert “Cat Years” or “Dog Years” to Human Years?
My question is regarding the aging of cats in terms of “cat years vs human years.” I have a 3-year-old Maine Coon cat. All my…
FDA Advises Against Cooked Bones For Dogs
The last time you had to do this was probably in high school, for the SATs. But humor me for a moment, and complete the analogy below: Squirrel: Nut, Dog: ____. If you answered “bone,” you’re right! But not for long, perhaps. The stereotypical…
The Basics of Dog Photography
Other than baby photos, pictures of pets are among the most popular in any household. Unfortunately, they also tend to suffer the most from poor quality or, as we term it in the trade, snapshot-itis. You may have this problem if friends start walking…