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Animals in Research–Make a Difference With a Single Click

February 5, 2017 / Dogs in General / By Karen Shanley / Leave a Comment

I just received this alarming news. Please help us get the animal use data restored. Don’t let the already slippery slope we’re on get any slipperier.

In a shocking move, the USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has just—without warning—deleted its current information pertaining to the use of animals in research from its website.

As part of what it calls online “updates,” APHIS has removed “inspection reports, regulatory correspondence, research facility annual reports, and enforcement records

American Humane Hero Dog Awards – Tomorrow Night

October 27, 2016 / Dogs in General, Just Dogs / By Karen Shanley / Leave a Comment

Recognizing ordinary dogs who do extraordinary things

Tomorrow night, 8pm (Eastern), Hallmark Channel

Don’t know about you, but I sure could use something uplifting and life-affirming. As if we need any further validation that our dogs often make our day in every way. : )

Visit the American Humane website for additional info.

From the American Humane website: The American Humane Hero Dog Awards™ are an annual, nationwide competition that searches out and recognizes America’s Hero Dogs – often ordinary … Read More

If Only People Paid As Much Attention As Dogs

September 19, 2016 / Dogs in General, My Dogs and Me, spirituality / By Karen Shanley / Leave a Comment

Admit it. You can’t even move toward your shoes without your dog(s) knowing that you are going out. And whether those shoes are hard-soled or sneakers tell them whether they’re going to get to go with you.

That’s because our dogs really pay attention. They notice every little action we take. Every little facial expression. Every little sigh or laugh. Every little everything. They. Pay. Attention.

And they know exactly what that action, expression, sound means.

I cannot move an … Read More

And Then There Were None

September 12, 2016 / Dogs in General, My Dogs and Me / By Karen Shanley / Leave a Comment

I have a dog friend who lives in another part of the country. We try to talk by phone at least once a year.

And how does one get a “dog friend,” you might be thinking.

Back when I first started experiencing dog aggression problems between Kiera and Molly, many years ago now, I researched, joined dog training lists, and read prolifically. In the course of one of my online travels, I met Heidi. She was a PhD Psychologist turned … Read More

Living with Multiple Dogs–Is There a Right Number? Benefits & Drawbacks

August 21, 2016 / Dogs in General / By Karen Shanley / 2 Comments

If having one dog is good, is having two better, and ten even better?

I have quite a few friends who have several dogs. One brave (insane) friend has eleven! If you were to ask them, they’d answer with a hearty, “Yes!”

And there’s actually a pretty simple test to help you determine if you might fare well in that camp. Take a good look at the following picture. Does it make you smile or gulp hard? Okay, you’ve got … Read More

Reason #83 Why Not to Get a Dog

August 14, 2016 / Dogs in General, Funnies / By Karen Shanley / Leave a Comment

You will never get to eat in peace again.

But you will go to extreme lengths to kid yourself that you can.… Read More

The Most Important Lessons My Dogs Have Taught Me

July 17, 2016 / Dogs in General, My Dogs and Me, spirituality / By Karen Shanley / 6 Comments

Someone was asking, in conversation, what was the biggest lesson my dogs have taught me. I had to think about it, because there are so many valuable things I’ve learned from them. I’ve narrowed it down to two, which are of equal importance to me.

Lesson 1: Play, laugh, and love everyday.

Lesson 2: Shed a lot.

So You Think You’d Like an Australian Shepherd?

July 10, 2016 / Dogs in General / By Karen Shanley / 8 Comments

Australian Shepherds, affectionately know as “Aussies,” are becoming more and more popular as more and more people discover the breed. Understandably, many people are attracted by their looks and intelligence.

They absolutely do make great dogs for the right people. And, like Border Collies, they definitely aren’t for everyone.

If you’re considering an Aussie, please take to heart the following information I’ve posted with permission from ARPH. Too many good Aussies wind up in Rescue because their owners don’t … Read More