About Dog Adoption, Dog Breeds, Finding A Good Dog Breeder, and Puppies
We suggest you consider adopting a puppy (or an adult) from a shelter or rescue group before buying one. But if your heart's set on a purebred puppy, the first step is to find a breeder who knows what she's doing. Unlike pet stores and unscrupulous breeders, good breeders are careful to breed...
Finding a good dog breederMay 10th, 2012
Shelters can be heartbreaking places to visit--crowded, chaotic, and full of sad, adorable faces. The more prepared you are emotionally for what you'll see at the shelter, the less likely you are to lose your heart to a dog you feel sorry for rather than to a dog who's a good match for you....
February 29th, 2012
The American Kennel Club announced the top dog breeds of 2011 according to registration statistics yesterday. According to the report, the Labrador Retriever held the top slot for the 21st consecutive year, but other breeds, such as the Beagle and Rottweiler, made significant gains. Here are the...
February 13th, 2012
After pregnant Pit Bull Betsy was dumped on the doorstep of animal control, a foster home stepped in and provided a safe environment to deliver the pups.
by Leslie Smith on April 14th, 2011
Confession: I'm confused by the revisions to Prop B that came out of yesterday's congressional assembly in Missouri. On Wednesday, the House voted 85 to 71 to alter the Puppy Mill Cruelty Prevention...
April 12th, 2011
Gotcha! Game: fun and important for safetyJust one visit to a local dog park should be enough to convince anyone that keep away games are loads of fun for most dogs. Watching them play a canine version...
March 31st, 2011
It's funny when I ponder the word "own" to describe my place in my dog's life. I can't imagine telling someone that I own a child - biological, adopted, or otherwise. And I feel that the word "own"...
March 31st, 2011
Next to owning a dog or cat, there is nothing more enjoyable or rewarding than fostering an animal from your local shelter or rescue group. Even if you have a pet at home, you might be able to fit...
March 31st, 2011
Did you know that more than five million puppies are born every year just in the U.S? Puppies are born blind, deaf and toothless. By the age of 3 weeks a puppy will develop their sense of smell, sight...
March 31st, 2011
This article courtesy of PetMD.com. Nothing is cuter in this world than a puppy, especially one from impeccable lineage. But as many a princess has learned throughout history, keeping it in the family...
March 31st, 2011
Raising and training a pup to be people-friendly is the second most important goal of pet-dog husbandry. Remember, teaching bite inhibition is always the most important goal. But during your pup's...
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