Now that the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have been off the front page of the newspaper for awhile, it’s easy to forget we have brave men and women giving their lives for our freedom. Whether or not you support the wars, I think we can all agree we need to support our troops, including those who happen to have four legs.
An organization from New Jersey called Support Our 4-Legged Soldiers gives you an opportunity to do just that. Here’s our top ten reasons why you ought to donate if you can.
I received a press release from National Geographic the other day about this upcoming show, and it really caught my eye. The show, called “And Man Created Dog” will air this Sunday, August 8, 2010 at 9 pm on the National Geographic Channel.
This is Clyde. Clyde is an 8 Year Old Neutered Male Mastiff Mix who has been in a shelter since December of 2007. He is going to need an owner that is experienced in handling large breed dogs and behavioral issues. Clyde’s unsure of strangers – once he knows you, he’s a big baby. He gets along with some other dogs, but does not like cats. Clyde’s a sweetheart, and has been waiting a long time for the right home to come along.
One of the advantages of our taking Cooper to Bow Wow Beach a few times is that he now looks forward to getting into his crate in the car. We used to have to shove, cajole, and otherwise force him in. However, he still gets sick nearly every time he rides more than about an hour.
Camping season is officially here! Have you ever thought about taking your dog with you? Here’s our top ten list of tips for making that camping trip successful and fun for both you and your dog.
Poor Penny! She stuck that little Beagle nose in a beehive yesterday. Because of my usual great photography skills, I’m not sure you can tell from the photo how swollen her whole snout is. This picture was taken about 3 hours after the first Benadryl. When she first came inside, her eyes were even swollen shut. She looked a lot more comfortable this morning, thank goodness!
Does anyone have any home remedies or other tips for treating bee stings? I want to be better prepared if it happens again!