As an animal lover and obsessed dog owner, I am sure that you can imagine that I have a lot of friends of the canine persuasion on Facebook. I love to peruse profiles and see pictures of cute Pugs and Goldens; in fact, it generally puts me in a better mood. However, more and more [...]

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Everyone loves free food, right? It’s no surprise that during these tough economic times, shelter animals have suffered as well. Many shelters have been forced to close or euthanize more animals as result of a signifigant decrease in money–two very sad, very real truths. I’ve found a couple of "good doggie causes" that are quick, [...]

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  No Valentine this year? Fear not! Your fur ball will be more than happy to spend this Hallmark holiday with you! Channel your Valentine’s Day energy (or angst!) into a super special day for your canine companion.I found a great recipe for a gourmet "Doggie Dinner" sure to make your pooch feel and taste [...]

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While youʼre doing the holiday baking, donʼt forget the dog! Or your friendsʼ dogs. Homemade cookies are a favorite and welcomed traditional gift, unlike fruitcake, so you know your dog loving friends will be thrilled to receive a tin of goodies for their best buds. (And trust me, these dog treats are so good, you’ll [...]

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As a part-time pet sitter I feed a lot of dogs, and it amazes me how differently they all eat. Some dogs eat very poorly and have to be coached or even hand-fed, while others are always so hungry that when you feed them they just gulp the kibble down without even chewing. That’s definitely [...]

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