Maybe the fact that I was an Army brat and my first dog, "Hobo", was a German Shepard caused me to notice this story in the first place. Either way, it's another powerful example of how important these pets can be to us and our families. This family lost a son and brother when shrapnel from a … [Read more...]
For Prospective New Pet Owners
This video that should be watched by every person thinking about getting a new pet. It's the "ugly side" of our love of pets. If you take a look at the highlights below you'll have a pretty good idea of what you'll see in the video. Don't watch it if you cry easily and don't feel like crying or if … [Read more...]
Virginia Puppy Mill Shut Down
Over 1,100 dogs were rescued from a Southwestern Virginia "puppy mill" after a 5 month investigation by the Humane Society of the U.S. (HSUS) led to it's closure. According to the reports Virginia has been lax with it's regulations of the dog breeding industry and that has led to a lot large scale … [Read more...]