What to Read, Watch or Listen:
Magazine
Time Magazine
Can Attack Dogs Be Rehabilitated? By DAVID VON DREHLE Monday, Dec. 07, 2009
” . . .  Those receiving a positive prognosis, however, may be placed in a sort of halfway house for old fighters — a place like Tiffany McBee’s Broken Hearts, Mended Souls Rescue in Fulton, Mo. Programs like [...]

I imagine some of you shopped early and have crossed every name off your holiday list. You deserve that smug smile. But for those like me, who shop on the fly and wrap packages on the way to the celebration, I’m offering my gift suggestions for mutt lovers.

 
Dog Clicker with Target Stick – if you’ve ever used a target [...]

I  find it difficult to stop my mind from rushing ahead this time of year. Thanksgiving should be a time to reflect on the good in life, but it’s hard to do that with lists cluttering my brain. Writing today’s post provides the perfect opportunity to refocus my thoughts.
I’d like to thank the people who tune in [...]

Newspaper
New York Times
A Kid’s Idea, for Dogs to Savor
By SUSAN DOMINUS November 21, 2009
A Queens teenager, Christian Liendo, came up with the idea for his canine ice cream while enrolled in an entrepreneurial program.
For Dogs With Good Taste
By MARIANNE ROHRLICH November 19, 2009
Mungo & Maud, a London company, has created a line of stylish pet [...]

Hurray for a successful animal adoption event last weekend at the Florida State fairgrounds!  According to Tampa Pets.org’s Facebook page, 297 dogs, 106 cats, and 5 bunnies were adopted. That’s over 400 critters removed from overburdened  shelters. Now, let’s hope those pets have found forever homes.
I’m always happy to hear about new adoptions but a small part [...]

Read, Watch, or Listen
Newspaper
New York Times
A Patchwork of Food Assistance for Pets
By CARLA BARANAUCKAS November 12, 2009
“ANIMAL shelters have reported a steep rise in the number of cats and dogs being surrendered as owners face unemployment, home foreclosures, evictions and other financial hardships. But animal welfare groups and even churches are stepping up with bags [...]

Hobbit and Ella urge you to get outside this weekend and enjoy one of the many pet-themed events that pop up on the calender each fall. In Hillsborough County, the Pet Adoption Expo is being held at the Florida State Fairgrounds (I-4 and MLK ) Saturday, Nov. 14, from 10 A.M. to 4 P.M. in the Special Events [...]

Today we remember military veterans. Not just the people, but animals who served in wars throughout history. Countless canines gave their all to attend human needs in war times. Although they didn’t volunteer for the job, dogs performed soldier’s tasks, and many paid the ultimate price.
For me, my nephew Jack is the face of today’s military. [...]

Read, Watch or Listen
Newspaper
The St. Petersburg Times had an Associated Press article in Sunday’s Nation section that was originally written by Jan Sears of the San Bernandino County Press Enterprise,  published on 10/28/09.  Sheep Fire victim Bobby Wright gives thanks for his dogs that survived ”
“Smoky and Lady would have some hair-raising tales to tell, [...]