My Mission

Deanna Raeke
Deanna Raeke
Dog Lover & Proud Pet Parent


Passionate when it comes to my canine companions as well as dogs everywhere, it's my mission to raise awareness of any issues that affect them, from their health, food and nutrition and training to their welfare. Canine advocacy is something that everyone who cares about dogs needs to be aware of and we all need to share that and raise our voice for those who cannot speak for themselves.

Andrea RosenbuckAndrea Rosebrock
Andrea has come onboard FTLTD to help out by contributing some stories and following-up with her "Justice Round-Up" series.

For the Love of the Dog is my small effort to do that. Please, won't you help me!

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Instructions on Cleaning Your Toilet

Every now and then we all need a laugh…. so here’s yours for today!! It’s all in good ‘clean’ fun!!!

(Parents – please be sure your kids don’t try this at home!!! Jokes are all in fun but I certainly wouldn’t want any animal or person being injured!)

HOW TO CLEAN YOUR TOILET: INSTRUCTIONS

 

Domestic Abuse and Pets Caught in the Middle

Abusers are controlling victims by threats to their pets. Recent surveys show in 74% of abuse cases the victim owns a pet and in nearly three-quarters of those the pet is threatened, abused or killed. Victims are often afraid of leaving for fear of what may happen to their pet.

When Pets are Caught [...]

Building a Record of Medical Costs Linked to Contaminated Pet Food

One of Itchmo’s readers has started a forum thread – Medical Costs for Treated Affected Pets – in the Itchmo forums to compile a

“record of the costs associated with treating the pets that have been affected by eating contaminated food. This topic will include all vet bills, in-house testing, tests sent out to diagnostic [...]

Dogs Go Raw! From Jezzie

Well mom has been awfully worried since all this recall stuff has been going on and lots of our friends parents too. Now just gotta let y’all know, that Bruti and I are very spoiled Springers and mom caters to us and pampers us alot!!

Anyway, once all this recall business started up mom decided [...]

Link Between Petfood Contaminant Melamine and Renal Failure Deaths in Pets Found

It looks like they’ve finally pinned down the reason the petfood contaminant melamine is causing renal failure in dogs and cats who ate the contaminated petfood products. Unfortunately this will bring no relief or solace to the thousands of sick, dying and dead dogs and cats or their owners!

From the Sun News Canada

People Now Being Affected by Contaminated Petfood Products

The contaminated petfood is moving along the foodchain now. Contaminated petfood that was deemed unsuitable for cats and dogs was turned into hogfeed and before it was caught, looks like some of the hogs were introduced into the human foodchain.

The powers that be, including the FDA, have been criticized for moving too slowly in getting [...]

Nationwide March – Pets Need a Voice Too

Today, this weekend and upcoming, all over the country, people and pets are marching to show their support for each other and those affected by the contaminated petfood and to bring a united voice to the powers that be that we won’t stand for this anymore!

Let your voice be heard! Join the march!

From Pets Need [...]

Recall Update – American Nutrition Issues Voluntary Recall

ANI is finally stepping up to the plate and issuing their own recall (after FDA urging!!) of products they make for other companies. You’ll notice that none of the products that carry their label are on the list.

On the list you will find brands such as;

Natural Balance
Blue Buffalo
Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover’s Soul
Harmony [...]

Recall Update – Let’s Add a Couple More to the List – Blue Buffalo and Costco Brand Kirkland Super Premium Canned

At this point all I want to do is rant and rave as I continue to make additions to the recall list. One after another after another, and everyone pointing fingers at someone else! These companies need to take responsibility for their products! If they actually made their own products themselves, they [...]

Recalled Pet Food – My Pet Counts! Post Card Blitz

With all the hundreds of petfood recalls, you know there are thousands and thousands of pets affected by this but for some reason the FDA continues to report only “16 confirmed deaths.”

This is a chance for anyone out there whose furbaby had been affected by  the poison the manufacturers are parading as petfood.  Did you [...]