A Dog Receives Communion
This is a heart warming incident. I won’t go into the details of this particular case because I really want you to read the article about an unwanted dog who was rescued by a nice man. I will say, I think the church that accepted both the man and his canine companion should be celebrated [...]
Aqua Rehab – for a Cat?
Most dogs seem to love water, especially the retrievers. In fact, most animals seem to have a natural love of getting in the water and swimming. However, when it comes to cats, the water is fun and refreshing thing doesn’t seem to get through to many of them. Kittens who are trained to water seem [...]
Cats Find Forever Homes
At times it can seem the whole world is a bad place and animals are all getting hurt. To an extent that is true. But in the bigger picture of things, lots of people, doing just what they can adds up to a lot of good getting done. Over July 4th weekend the ASPCA adopted [...]
Pit Bull Drags Baby–To Safety
There is an old saying that goes ‘beauty is in the eye of the beholder.’ I have always felt this is what explains the really beautiful woman with the rather homely man and vice versa. All this really means is that we judge a person or group by our own perceptions and each of us [...]
Put Puppy Mills Under Federal Regulation
It is sad but true that if there is a way to make money, even though the person profiting has to mistreat or torture animals, they will do it. It seems not much is beyond some people when money is involved. This is why, as soon as a puppy mill is shut down, it seems [...]
Dogs Help Marines Find IEDs
Most of the readers of this blog know I am crazy for Labrador Retrievers. As a breed these dogs have done so much for people and yet they don’t get enough recognition from us. Individual Labs have been awarded tons of plaques, gifts and trophies, but just how do we thank these valiant animals for [...]
Happy July Fourth!!!!!!
Tomorrow is a special day for all citizens of the United States of America. It is the birthday holiday for our country and a time to spend with family and friends enjoying good food, fireworks, fun and just plain companionship. If you are like me, your eyes mist up every time you hear the anthem [...]
NC Gov Signs Animal Cruelty Law
An animal cruelty law in North Carolina has been signed by the states governor, Bev Perdue and that makes it the law of the land now for the state. The law is called Suzie’s Law and was named after a dog that was found beaten and burned in a park. The female German Shepherd type [...]
Wysong Releases Epigen Pet Food
I am pleased to let you all know that Wysong has now released their new kibble pet food which is called Epigen. Because of everything I have learned about this product, I really think it is a revolutionary pet food. It has all the good things and I am most anxious to see how my [...]
Another Hero Cat
We hear often about dogs who do heroic things either to save people or protect society. However, cats seem to be another matter entirely. That is why I hurry to post anything I run across which features a real life hero cat. Cats love their humans as much as dogs do but show it in [...]
Dog Surprises Police Officer
Dogs are smart and they know what they want. They also see no reason why they shouldn’t get their way because they are all about love and they live in the moment. Since they really have no concept of time this means they pack maximum enjoyment into every minute. Humans could really learn from the [...]
After 125 Years – Mutts are IN
The American Kennel Club has opened up some of its activities to Mutts. It took 125 years, but now the plain old everyday Mutt will finally be recognized by our very own AKC. Mutts can’t compete in the confirmation rings. In these rings the judges are judging the dog against the standard of the breed. [...]
Stop Slaughter of US Horses
Many people banded together and stopped a proposed law in Missouri that would have allowed the slaughter of horses so the horse meat could be sold for human consumption. That was a victory for animal rights activists. At least until the next time this same bill is brought up before the legislature for a vote. [...]
India Street Dogs Get Fresh Water
The water in the gutters and other places that street dogs in India can find to drink is dirty at best and poisonous with contamination at worst. Something needed to be done so the thirsty animals could have clean water to drink. Enterprising individuals came up with an idea to make cement water bowls then [...]
A Very Lucky Penguin, Indeed!
I believe animals are smart. I have witnessed dogs, cats and birds doing things that prove their intelligence. But even though I believe in my animal friends brain capacity, they never cease to amaze me. I love it every time another member of the animal kingdom shows off just how clever they are. That is [...]
Good News for Bears
With everything that is going on in the Gulf of Mexico right now it is great to hear about good news for animals and wildlife. In this case it is moon bears that are getting a little good luck. From Care2; On Friday, Alibaba, the world’s largest business to business e-commerce site announced a ban [...]
Help Protect Domestic Animals from Abuse
How could anyone slam a little puppy and beat him hard enough to result in his death? All over getting mad because the dog wasn’t cooperating with its bath. I readily confess that I do not understand it and I absolutely know I do not want to understand this behavior. In my opinion there is [...]
Tell Delta to Find Paco
Once again an airline has lost a pet. This time it is a little dog named Paco. A Canadian couple found him while in Mexico. They saved him from the streets, had him treated at a vet and tried to take him home to Canada with them. Delta Airlines has given differing stories as to [...]
Stem Cells Help Dogs and Horses
Anyone who has been around dogs and a whole lot of people who haven’t know about hip dysplasia which is a degenerative disease of the rear hip sockets in dogs. Most people who have been around horses or are interested in them know about splayed tendon. Certainly everyone knows about arthritis which affects older dogs, [...]
Free Pet Food from Wysong
Wysong is a trusted name in animal food and medicine. They have come up with a new pet kibble that seems to fit the bill for maintaining good health for both cats and dogs. Here is some of what they say about the new food called Epigen; Wysong Epigen™ represents the first important kibble pet [...]
