American Humane Association's 2015 HERO DOG AWARDS The Therapy Dog Nominees for the 2015 Hero Dog Awards have just been announced! If you are in the USA, help honor heroes on both ends of the leash by voting. The Hero Dog Awards are consistent with our Talent Hounds mission: to celebrate the powerful bond between dogs and people. The annual national American Humane … [Read more...] about AMERICAN HUMANE ASSOCIATION 2015 HERO DOG AWARDS
WORDLESS WEDNESDAY
Dog Bite Prevention
Keep Pets and Humans Safe National Dog Bite Prevention Week (May 17-23, 2015). I always thought my dogs would not bite or fight. Only "bad" dogs bite. Then a few years ago, my husband sustained an "accidental" bite on his hand when he tried to break up a fight between our two lovely, normally very gentle, well-trained dogs, Cookie and Isabelle. A few weeks later, without … [Read more...] about Dog Bite Prevention
Say NO to Puppy Mills – ADOPT DON’T SHOP
SAY NO to Puppy Mills - ADOPT DON'T SHOP Puppy mills are inhumane breeding facilities where the focus is on profit rather than the well being of the dogs. There is very little concern for the health of the dogs breeding and the puppies they produce. The mothers and puppies are often neglected, left starving and sick, without medical care. Just ask Harley from Mill Dog … [Read more...] about Say NO to Puppy Mills – ADOPT DON’T SHOP
2015 Purina Animal Hall of Fame Dogs
Prepare to be Inspired Four new dogs were inducted into the 47th Annual Purina Animal Hall of Fame. Since its inception in 1968, the Purina Animal Hall of Fame has honoured pets and service animals in Canada for their remarkable feats of bravery, from alerting humans to life-threatening medical emergencies, to saving them from extreme conditions. In the last 47 years, 168 … [Read more...] about 2015 Purina Animal Hall of Fame Dogs
Fighting For Her Life and Others – An Inspiration
Fighting For Her Life and Others What An Inspiration! We wanted to feature 9 year old Katlyn today, as she has inspired us with her selfless desire to help others, especially dogs in need. She has shown that we can all make a difference if we just try. Katlyn's Story A few months ago, she was sitting in her Canadian hospital room fighting for her life and discovered our … [Read more...] about Fighting For Her Life and Others – An Inspiration