For the most part, the purpose of a service dog needs little explanation. We see them in schools, stores, and airports, and we read about them in the media and see them profiled on TV. Ask someone with a service dog what their function is, and between pets and kisses, you get a general sense …
Watch This Service Dog Calm His Owner, Stop Her Self-Harm During Asperger’s “Meltdown” Read More »
It’s hard to find new homes for senior dogs. When people go to shelters to adopt, they’re usually looking for puppies. If older dogs get adopted at all, it’s usually after they’ve lingered in the shelter for months or weeks. This sad reality is one of the reasons we have such a big soft spot …
Three new breeds join the American Kennel Club family this week: The Berger Picard, Lagotto Romagnolo, and Miniature American Shepherd, bringing the number of AKC fully recognized breeds to 187. The Berger Picard (pronounced bare ZHAY pee CARR) is best known to Americans as the dog who starred in the movie Because of Winn-Dixie, but the breed has …
American Kennel Club Welcomes Three New Breeds This Week Read More »
Several years ago, I found myself in an unthinkable situation: I needed to leave my husband. Not “wanted” to, but needed to. After years of abuse at his hands, I had to get out. As I went through the life-shattering steps to remove myself and my children from the situation, I came to the upsetting …
Animal Safehouse Program Protects Dogs of Domestic Abuse Victims Read More »
Trucker and I were taking a stroll one evening when he dropped behind me a few steps about half a block from home. I didn’t think much of his lagging since we had walked a ways and he was tired. It was during the short approach up our driveway that I looked down at him …
Does Your Dog Find Dead Critters and “Present” Them to You as Gifts? Read More »
