Dogs in General

You guys know that I try to keep unnecessary meds/shots under control. So when it was time to buy more heartworm medicine, I realized it’d been a couple of years since I’d researched the latest findings. I decided it was time to dig back in to find the current “facts”. Following is a map of heartworm incidence by state. Read on below to see my current protocol.

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Sunbear Squad has asked that I pass along this message:  Please spread the word to anyone who may be thinking about rehoming their dogs or cats. Never advertise your pet on Craiglist (or anywhere else for that matter)as “free to a good home.” Sadly, Craigslist, in particular, has become a magnet for mentally ill animal abusers and dog fighters who torture and kill pets.

To learn more, check out Sunbear Squad’s site about transforming animal lovers into animal welfare defenders … Read More

An Aussie-loving friend and I were discussing the joys of living with and loving Australian Shepherds. Having lived with a few and fully understanding the gifts and challenges they can present, I think about whether I’d get another Aussie at this point in my life or something a little less energetic. And I really don’t know… It’s hard to ever go back once you know the intelligence level of these guys.

Maybe I should just start a “Rent-an-Aussie” business for … Read More

People who work in Rescue have learned to get pretty creative when it comes to writing descriptions for challenging dogs they hope to find good homes for. This ad (written by a friend) works hard at both making this rescue dog seem appealing, while giving the clear message that he’d be a handful in the wrong home. This is the best kind of “truth in advertising.”

Pogo 16 months old, Goldendoodle, 45 pounds, Blonde with Apricot “racing stripe”  down his … Read More

Just curious– Do you travel with your pets, kennel them, or get someone to come to your home to sit for them? My crew gets house/pet sitters.

Click to see the infographic on “How to Vacation with Your Pet.”

All data collected and visualized by PetSafe.

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Dawn, one of my loyal readers, and a fellow Aussie lover, just shared some pics of her brand new Aussie boy! Oh. My. Word!

If this doesn’t make you want to get a new puppy…! : ) Blue is a blue merle, mini-Aussie.

Here’s Dawn’s latest update: He was born on March 10 and we have decided to call him Blue. We have had him 16 days now. The other 2 dogs have gotten used to him finally!!

He is … Read More