One of the largest animal welfare issues is the one that most people aren’t aware of: puppy trafficking. As the popularity of pets, dogs in particular, continues to rise, the illegal business of dog smuggling has seen immense growth all across the world,...
So you are heading out on a family road trip… That thought alone is enough to scare a lot of families. But, if you are a dog family, there is even more to consider. Road trips with dogs are no walk in the park. Our dogs are part of the family. We...
Before I was a parent, my animals were like my children and it seemed that those with special needs were drawn to me the most. Over the years I have housed an epileptic cat, malnourished hand-raised birds, and a pup with a lower motor neuron disease. This is the story...
‘I have to go walk the dog.’ If you have a dog, you probably say this multiple times a week. You are at a bar, having drinks with friends, and at some point you see the time, and you start to gather your things. Your friends look at you with interrogating...
To the human who gave up my dog, thank you. You’ve given me a new best friend. I’m really, truly glad that you decided to give your dog up to the shelter. You left him in an overnight kennel and didn’t leave much information―but that’s okay, Barley (formerly Marley)...
