Buying a puppy from a store?

Ok we all have done it, gone into a pet store and just loved the puppies. But would you ever buy one from a puppy store?
I have to admit I have purchased a puppy from a pet store; but I considered it a rescue. It was a 4 month old Aussie that just needed to [...]

Greyhound Racing – For or Against?

A news piece from the Boston Herald through the AP -Dog advocates try again for ban on greyhound racing tells a story of the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and the United States Humane Society attempting to close down the Greyhound racing industry in Massachusetts. They have tried twice in the [...]

ASPCA Holiday Shop

The ASPCA Holiday Shop is a great way to get your shopping done for your animal lover or even your best dog friend and be supportive to the ASPCA.
Thank you to Brennan from Shepherds Haven Sanctuary for pointing out that the shop was up and running. Check her post out here —>The Season for Helping
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In trouble

I just had to show you this picture I found on the web. Doesn’t he look like Uh-oh I think I am in trouble!
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Yammy and Healthy Treats for Your Dog

OK not really Yammy but Sweet Potato treats that are healthy for your dog and are yummy!
I have always been a fan of sweet potato treats you can buy them packaged and give them to your dog. They contain a lot of vitamins and fiber and are overall healthy but do taste good. Most dogs [...]

Dogs Eat the Strangest Things

Sometimes dogs have an appetite for the strangest things.
I remember when I was in school a bulldog had come in because it was vomitting and the owners were concerned that the dog had eaten something and it was blocking the dog up. A foreign body, a toy, a sock, a piece of plastic. Now why [...]

What To Do When Your Dog Is Overweight

What do you do when your dog is fat, obese or just slightly overweight? Well, just like with us, if a dog eats too much and does not get enough exercise they are going to gain weight. It is very important to take care of your dog if he develops a weight problem. Just as [...]