This moving You-Tube video tells the story of Henry, a beautiful Golden Retriever, who ended up being a lifeline to Dale, an 8-year old autistic boy.
Isn’t it amazing what dogs can do? The book detailing Henry and Dale’s journey is called “A Friend Like Henry” and is available on Amazon.
Truly inspiring!
Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!
Continue reading Detroit: City of Stray Dogs
This has been the Monday from hell in my world. How about yours?
Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!
Have you heard about this program for kids, developed through a collaborative agreement between Pet Savers Foundation, Yale University School of the 21st Century (Yale 21C), and the Millan Foundation? The lessons highlight the unique characteristics and needs of Mutt-i-grees,® dogs awaiting adoption at a shelter, while teaching children social and emotional skills.
Are any of you dog lovers out there also Cleveland Indians fans? If so, this event is for you! As a benefit for the Cleveland Animal Protective League, the Indians are inviting their fans to bring their dogs to the game against the A’s this Wednesday, August 29th.
Continue reading It’s PuppyPalooza Time at Progressive Field
Meet Muttley! This yellow Lab / Chow mix is currently living in West Virginia, courtesy of the Animal Friends of Barbour County. Here’s his bio: Continue reading Shelter Sunday: Animal Friends of Barbour County / Belington, WV
As you may know by now, tomorrow is National Dog Day, set aside to honor the search and rescue dogs from 9/11 by encouraging people to adopt shelter dogs. How will you celebrate?
Continue reading Saturday Survey: National Dog Day
Check out this story from NBC News last weekend. If only they didn’t drool so much, Bloodhounds would be one of my favorite breeds. Who can resist those howls and jowls?
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Good day, and good dog!
Seatbelts, kids. Seatbelts!
Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!
Founder of National Dog Day Colleen Paige started celebrating and publicizing this day in 2004 in memory and honor of the search and rescue dogs who worked at Ground Zero. She wanted to encourage people to adopt shelter dogs, and her efforts have now gone international with six countries participating in the celebration in 2011.
So, join with dog lovers around the globe this Sunday and celebrate National Dog Day by adopting a shelter or rescue dog. If you can’t adopt, consider fostering or donating.
Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!
Adopt a shelter dog or donate to a shelter.