“The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.” — Mahatma Gandhi Animal cruelty is a battle that rescuers and shelter workers fight every day, year round. But because we can’t do it all on our own, April has been dubbed Prevention of Animal Cruelty Month, and we’re asking…
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5 Ways to Keep Pets Safe Outdoors this Spring
Filed Under: Dog-Friendly Home, Dog-Friendly Lifestyle
This weekend I noticed that everyone in my neighborhood got out and worked in their yard. Now that Springtime is upon us, the whole family is spending more and more time outdoors, and that can mean an entirely new set of dangers for your pets. Below, I touch on just a few of those dangers, as well as ways to…
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If Not You, Then Who?
Filed Under: Responsible Dog Parenting Tagged With: Adoption and Rescue
We’ve all seen that Sarah McLachlan commercial for the ASPCA. And if you’re anything like I used to be, I’ll bet you change the channel when it comes on, don’t you? It’s just so painful to watch. But here’s the thing. Someone has to make a difference. Someone has to step up and be an advocate for these…
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“Keep On Dreamin’ Even If It Breaks Your Heart…”
Filed Under: Responsible Dog Parenting Tagged With: Adoption and Rescue
“It’s the toughest job you’ll ever love.” Isn’t this the slogan for a branch of the US Military? I have no doubt that is an incredibly difficult job, and I’m so thankful for our Military. But I have to admit, being a dog rescuer ranks right up there with tough jobs. It’s no walk in the park. Some days it…
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The 10 Commandments of Dog Parenting
Filed Under: Dog Mom Life
I can’t take credit for what you’re about to read. I found it somewhere online a year or so ago, and I just love it. When you read it from your dog’s point of view, it’s really quite touching – and excellent rules for all of us to remember when it comes to our pets. I’d love it if you’d…
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