If you ever doubt the healing power dogs or the simple joy they can bring, check out this story. It is about the therapy dog at Swedish Edmonds Hospital. There’s also a pretty good story on it in the Seattle Times. There is also a touching story about yet another case of animal cruelty, however this…
Author: Tony
I consider myself a professional dog enthusiast. I spend as much time as I can working with and learning about man's (and woman's) best friends. I try to explore and share as many of the events, activities, and interactions with dogs as I can, especially the things I do with my furry family members.
Why laws need to be stronger
To many of us, Hawaii conjures up images of an island paradise. However, for some 150 dogs, it was a real-life hell. Police busted a backyard breeder for animal cruelty, taking dozens of dogs that the Humane Society, officers, and vets say were in horrible shape. However, the slimeball’s lawyer is now saying “these aren’t household pets,…
Roll them bones!
An Atlantic City casino is taking a gamble on Americans’ love for their dogs. They now offer pet-friendly rooms. Just an idea if you’re planning an East Coast vacation with Fido. You can read all about it here. http://www.nbc40.net/news/16559/
Fat cats and doughy doggies
We’ve heard a lot over the past few years about America’s growing obesity problem. Turns out the epidemic of overweight people has spread to our pets. A new study shows more than half of the country’s household pets are too heavy to be healthy.This strikes very close to home, as in our house we have been…
Call to action!
*1 There is a bill in committee down in Olympia right now that could better the lives of countless dogs. It is pretty simple. It limits the amount of time a dog can be tethered and demands that owners provide little things like shelter and water to the animal. Unfortunately, many of the lawmakers at…
the American Canine 