Whether your pet is young and healthy, or nearing their time, it is always important to prepare for the day when your pet will pass away. While it is often sad to think about this, it is also a part of life. It is also easier to understand and process when the time comes around. [...]

She was a strange looking girl with wispy orange fur, long legs like a gazelle and a face that reminded me of a spider monkey, a real monkey dog. Her coat wasn’t in bad condition, and I only needed to snip off a few longish mats hanging from her legs; the rest was pretty good, [...]

You’ve probably seen service dogs at stores and restaurants with their handlers. But did you know some dogs provide therapy? If you’re interested in raising a therapy dog, or if you think your dog would make a good therapy dog, here’s how to get started. What Is a Therapy Dog? Therapy dogs are different from [...]

Free eye examinations for all service animals throughout the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico will be provided throughout the month of May 2012, thanks to the 5th Annual ACVO/Merial National Service Dog Eye Exam Event. The event will honor the dogs who selflessly serve the public — search and rescue dogs, guide dogs, detection [...]

In November 2008 I was asked to give my spare room for a few days to a friend of a friend, who was coming to Jamaica to conduct a spay/neuter clinic for street dogs.  Needless to say, I changed the sheets, plumped the pillows, welcomed my house guest and jumped head first into the project. [...]

Babesiose of the dog occurs when microscopic parasites called Babesia sporozoans infect the blood of the dog. The resulting infection is called Babesiosis. There are many species of Babesia, however, only a few of them infect dogs. The parasite enters the bloodstream through tick bites. A mother that has been bitten by a tick and [...]

Scientists are starting to realize that the evolution of animals has affected the human brain, with the human neuron responding specifically to animals for human survival. In a study for epilepsy treatment, electrodes were implanted in the brains of 41 participants. Pictures of recognizable objects, people, landmarks, and animals flashed to the individuals for about [...]

With virtually everyone owning a smart phone, the mobile app market is positively booming. No matter what your interests, it’s likely that developers have crafted a few dozen apps designed to suit your needs — and this holds doubly true for dog owners. To help you wade through all the customized apps developed for the [...]

Arizona’s anti-cruelty laws states that a person commits an act of animal cruelty or animal abuse ” if they intentionally, knowingly or recklessly to cruel neglect or abandonment, refuses to provide necessary medical attention, inflicts unnecessary physical injury, or  recklessly subjects any animal to cruel mistreatment. Arizona defines animal as a mammal, bird, reptile or [...]

My oldest son once told me that nothing is hard to build for your dog do as long as you have the right tools. This was said to a woman who once did not know one end of a screwdriver from another! And boy…is he right! Before you start building your a dog house or [...]

For people who watch Animal Planet, the chance to watch super cuddly puppy cuteness on Super Bowl Sunday is beyond one’s expectations. With the starting lineup slideshow now available, the adorable Puppy Bowl VIII that has been posted online hopefully may find homes for the little players. For dedicated watchers on the previous three Puppy [...]

In a city that has over 50,000 strays living in it, an animal-rescue group in Detroit has received an anonymous gift of $1.5 million to build the city’s first no-kill dog shelter. Detroit Dog Rescue (DDR) was founded by TV producer Monica Martino and Daniel (Hush) Carlisle, a hip-hop artist, approximately nine months ago. The [...]

The digital book “Good Dog: Practical Answers to Behavior Questions” by Steve Dale shows that training a dog to become a Good Dog! is important…not only for the dog but its owner. Written in Q & A format, “Good Dog!” looks at  many issues that prevent a dog from become a good dog: A dog’s [...]

Palm Beach Post has printed a story on January 3 where Iowa’s 43-year-old Sheila Schaffer, veteran of the Army National Guard, has spent $4,000 to bring a hero dog from Afghanistan to the United States. To many, this is considered squandering. To Sheila, her Charlie is more than worth it. “People always say, ‘Why are [...]