A Real Good Fella

The acting world lost a giant this week. Paul Sorvino, known for his roles on both sides of the law, passed away at the age of 83. Many people do not know that the larger than life actor was also quite the dog lover. He and his daughter, Amanda, began a rescue in 2002 named,…

Hotel Dogs

Everyone likes to have a little souvenir from vacations and trips. Now, one hotel in New Mexico is hoping that keepsake is a new dog. The Aloft Hotel in Albuquerque has dogs available for adoption in their lobby. Many hotels now have greeter dogs to welcome guests, but it is believed this is the first…

The Downside to Dogs

There are quotes all over the internet about it. It is the biggest drawback to giving your heart to dogs. They all, eventually, leave us.  Yesterday, I said goodbye to one of the best dogs I’ve had come into my life. The departure was a year late according to some, and way, way too early…

Saying Goodbye to Boomer

  I got a call last May from one of the rescue groups I work with. Northwest German Shepherd Rescue had just gone down to California and picked up 18 dogs from shelters to bring back to Washington State. You can find out more about that effort here. Among the dogs was one old guy…