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Blossom is a Happy Girl with Her New Family
This little cutie was adopted last night by her foster family. Sandy and Ernst adopted Flora in March and when they saw Blossom, they knew that Flora needed a little sister. Not only does Blossom now have a big sister but she also hit the...
Interested in Fostering?
Table of Contents Section 1: Introduction Frequently asked questions Section 2: Preparing for your foster dog Supplies you’ll need Dog-proofing your home Section 3: Bringing home your foster dog Choosing a foster dog Dog introductions Cat introductions Children and...
Sponsor Soda
Sponsor Soda! Just Click on the PayPal button here and donate any amount monthly you would like. in the comment section, just type "Soda" and your donation will go to give Sage the life she deserves. You can choose not to make a choice of a particular senior and...
Dogs and Chocolate
Dogs and Chocolate: Get the Facts Most of us have heard that chocolate can make dogs sick. But how serious is the risk? By Salynn Boyles WebMD Pet Health Feature If your canine companion is more family member than pet, you may be in the habit of sharing the foods your...
13 Tips for Dog-Friendly Hiking
13 Tips for Dog Friendly Hiking Here are our dog friendly hiking tips that we want to pass on. 1 – Make sure your dog is in good physical condition Begin with long walks in your neighborhood before you start short hikes in the woods. Work up from there. Believe it or...
Dogs Pulling on a Leash
Dogs Pulling on Leash Don't let your dog pull you around. Essential leash training tips to keep your dog from pulling. By September Morn Posted: March 5, 2012, 9 a.m. EST Why dogs do this A dog pulls on the leash for several reasons: • Sees, hears, or smells something...
Bloating in Dogs
What is bloat? Gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV) is also known as "bloat," "stomach torsion," or "twisted stomach." Bloat is an extremely serious condition, and should be considered a life-threatening emergency when it occurs. There are no home remedies for bloat,...
Puppy Mills
Puppy Mills and Animal Shelters Each year, millions of dogs are killed in animal shelters, while at the same time, "puppy mills" breed thousands of puppies a year for sale to pet shops across the country. In a world of "pregnancy for profit" these dogs are forced to...
Outside Dogs
I'm familiar with hundreds of dog breeds, but what's an "outside dog?" Unless you're medically intolerant of it (and therefore can't take care of it in a medical emergency, so you shouldn't have it), making a dog stay outside is a costly waste. If it's for protection,...