Wow – What a Great Dog Rescue
If a puppy ever needed a guardian angel, this poor little guy did. He had been abandoned where there was almost zero chance anyone would ever find him. He had no food or water and was facing starvation. But a miracle happened. It took determination and heart on the part of one man because local [...]
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 [...]
Kitten Takes Wet ‘N Wild Ride
Anyone who has raised a kitten knows they can disappear in a nanosecond and turn up in the most unlikely places imaginable. They are so skilled at getting themselves into trouble that people who raise cats come to have a second nature of looking in anything before they close it to make sure a kitten [...]
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 [...]
Why Spay and Neuter?
It is Spring again and that means lots of new animals being born. In the wild bear mothers are out of their dens with their new cubs, birds are eagerly building nests and all types of wildlife is welcoming new life into the world. In the more tame world, dogs and cats are getting ready [...]
Japanese Homeless Dog Epidemic
Each of us is subject to what the norms of our society are. We were taught as youngsters what was right and wrong and what our particular society considered as correct behavior. The Japanese love dogs. But, they do not love anything second hand. So puppies and dogs that are pure breeds are ridiculously popular. [...]
Anatolian Shepherd – An Ancient Dog Breed
Anatolian Shepherds are truly an ancient breed of dogs. It is probable that dogs of this type existed 6,000 years ago in Mesopotamia. Now that is a long time for a breed to be around. This dog was developed in the Anatolia region of central Turkey where they were bred to tend flocks of sheep [...]
Looking for a Rescue Dog?
Only Natural Pet Store is the place where I buy the bulk of my cats supplies. I like the store because they have good products and they really are all natural, plus they have the best customer service of any pet supply I have ever dealt with. There have been times when I had a [...]
What Animal Rescue is All About
Edie is a little dog. She only weighs ten pounds or so. Edie is also in a shelter and is one hour away from being euthanized. On top of all that, she is terrified. Edie is what rescue is all about. A terrified but good little dog who just needs a chance to be the [...]
Little Penguins Get a Protector
Until I ran across this story, I had never heard of Fairy Penguins. They are very small and they are blue. Before you say its because they are cold, please understand the colony I am talking about lives on an Australian island. It may be cold, but I’m sure the temperatures wouldn’t compare to what [...]
How Cold Are You
My son has a blog called lunacanus.com. Luna Canus means Moon Doggie. That is because he spent the majority of his life living at the beach in California. His site is NOT about animals. It is a site about the politics of today from a left leaning, small town view. I want you to know this before [...]
Puppy Mill Puppies to ASPCA
An ASPCA puppy mill investigation in Marshall County, Mississippi led to the rescue of 96 animals. All of the dogs are smaller breeds like chihuahuas, shih-tzus and Yorkies. I must applaud the great work these dedicated ASPCA workers do in rescuing so many cats, dogs and other animals all over the country. I hope some day there will [...]
Thank You West Hollywood
As I have written before, it gets depressing trying to make people see the light about animals. I realize that cats, dogs, birds and other animals are sentient beings, so it gets frustrating when it seems so many others don’t see this. The cruelty of the puppy mills seems to go on and on, no [...]
The Rare Maremma Sheepdog
The Maremma Sheepdog is a breed of livestock guardian dogs that originated in Italy. This breed has been used for centuries by Italian shepherds to guard their sheep and goats from wolves. This is a massive, noble, distinctive looking dog with a bear like head. The Maremma is solid and muscular with a thick white [...]
Chihuahuas to the Big Apple
I told you all a few weeks ago about the glut of chihuahuas at California shelters and rescues. Like so many dogs in the past, this breed was made insanely popular due to movies about the tiny canines and celebrity attention to the breed. Breeders then over produce puppies in an attempt to cash in [...]
A Heartwarming Puppies Tale
Dogs are wonderful and puppies are the most wonderful and the cutest dogs of all. But what happens when things don’t go quite right in the puppies life? When they are sick and abandoned? Many times we hear sad stories about puppies and kittens who are harmed or killed by abuse or negligence. We see [...]
Great Year for Animal Law
2009 has seen some great legislation passed that will benefit animals of all kinds. We have written here about cities banning declawing of cats, states licensing dog breeders to help prevent puppy mills and Senators standing up for vets with service dogs. We have introduced you to organizations and people that save animals and [...]
Wisconsin Regulates Dog Breeders
Okay, before all of you legitimate dog breeders in Wisconsin get your undies in a knot over this, it is not going to effect you. If you are a legitimate breeder you have absolutely nothing to worry about. But if you are a puppy mill type breeder your days of this cruel practice are numbered. [...]
Man Kills Misbehaving Puppy
It seems animal cruelty never leaves the scene. In this particular case, I believe the cruelty is so unjustified and criminal that I would personally like to see this man kicked to death, just like he kicked a puppy to death. His excuse? The puppy was misbehaving before a Steelers game. Well, that certainly seems [...]
Naming Your New Pet
So now you have your new puppy, kitten, adult dog, adult cat or other pet home. What are you going to call it? In my opinion, naming an animal is a very important thing. Animals have feelings and react to their names just like children do. If you give a large, burly dog a name [...]
