In September, the US Veterans’ Administration issued a rule excluding service dogs as a benefit for vets who struggle “only” with mental disabilities.
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Monthly Archives: September 2012
How Old is Your Dog?
This conversion table is kinda neat. It was shared on Facebook by Varsity Pets and the German Shepherd Dog Community.
Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!
Shelter Sunday: Birmingham Boston Terrier Rescue / Birmingham, AL
Meet Scrappy! This very talented dog even wrote his own bio on the Birmingham Boston Terrier Rescue website! Here’s what he has to say for himself:
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Saturday Survey: Who Has the Most Empathy?
We posted earlier in the week about a study where dogs were found to have a high level of empathy towards humans. Who understands you the best at your house?
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Friday Funny: Dog Walker
Don’t we look cool?
Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!
Friends from the Ball Park
Meet my new friends, Twister (L) and Bandit (R). They came to meet me during my kids’ softball scrimmage last night. Aren’t they beautiful!?!?! No, Twister wasn’t being aggressive – I think I caught him mid-yawn. Right after I snapped the photo, Bandit jumped in the van to get up close & personal. I guess he thought I’d maybe take him for a ride.
Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!
Swimming With the Fishes
Check out Sasha, the black lab who found a new friend at Lake Mead in Vegas.
Enjoy!
Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!
More 9/11 K9 Heroes
Please take 5 minutes and watch this moving tribute to the search and rescue dogs of 9/11. Very special.
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Good day, and good dog!
My Heroes
The three remaining dogs who worked at Ground Zero. Our thanks to them, as well as to their fallen comrades.
Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!
Fairy Dog Parents
I want to use today’s post to introduce you to a great dog charity: Fairy Dog Parents, where their goal is to keep pets from being surrendered due to economic troubles.
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