I love Ricochet’s story. She’s a gorgeous Golden Retriever who was slated to be a service dog for people with disabilities. She proved to be a bit of a handful, so much so that her human companion Judy Fridono disappointingly gave up on the career aspirations she had for Ricochet. As Judy stated, “I struggled for 18 months trying to make her something she wasn’t.” Little did she know that, not only would Ricochet become a service dog enhancing the lives of many people with disabilities, she [More]

The United States Department of Transportation recently released breed-related information about dogs that have died while traveling in the cargo compartments of airplanes since May 2005. Of the 122 dogs that died, 108 were purebred. Brachycephalic breeds (ones I affectionately refer to as “smoosh faced”) such as Pugs, English Bulldogs, and French Bulldogs represented approximately half of the purebred dogs that took their last breath while in the plane. [More]

Awareness Day 2010, Saturday September 18, 2010, is focused on educating the public about the horror of puppymills and supporting the movement to end such horrible facilities. The two articles below were written in early 2010. You can help by spreading word to people you know who are interested in purchasing a purebred or “designer hybrid” pup. Educate them about the dangers of purchasing a puppy online, sight (and site) unseen. Encourage them to avoid the impulsive pet store purchase an [More]

How would your dog or cat be cared for overnight and on weekends should the need arise? Please do tell. And if you’re not sure, no time like the present to find out. [More]

Have you ever accompanied your dog or cat to “the back” of the hospital? Was it a good experience for you? How about for your pet? [More]