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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Convicted Animal Abuser, Stephen Barry King, Now Operating in Reno, NV

Stephen Barry King, convicted in August of 2002 of animal cruelty in the UK is now working as an dog trainer in Reno, NV. This is not a nice guy! Not only does he perpetrate his cruelty upon defenseless animals, but women and children as well.

Here’s some background from Pet-Abuse.com

King’s … problems go [...]

SPCA Petstyle Contest

Wow!! What fun! A photo contest for your furbaby to get into!! Now if you’re anything like me, you love to show off your dog or cat and what better way to show them off to the world?!

 

So check it out, a great contest sponsered by a wonderful organization, the SPCA!!

 

After 2 Years, Missing Dog Reunited With Family

In the wake of Hurricane Wilma 2 years ago in FL, Bella, a black brindle Presa Canario mix, went missing. Initially, accustomed to her wandering their two acre property, they expected her to show up as she usually did.  Then they found she had dug her way out under a fence.  Her family scoured [...]

Dogs and Allergies

Any human that has an allergy will tell you how uncomfortable it can be. Imagine how much worse it is for a pet suffering from dog allergies. Your pooch is unable to voice his or her discomfort and is unable to get help. Therefore it is part of your responsibility as an owner to detect [...]

Dog Finally Rescued After 24 Days of Abandonment

Day after day little Minnie, an 8 yr old female Basset Hound, sat waiting. Hungry, thirsty, abandoned till the days numbered 24. She waited for the owners that left her and moved away in mid-March.

Finally, after almost a month, a neighbor called the Humane Society concerned about the dog.

After almost a month?! [...]

The Top Dog Illnesses/Diseases

Veterinary Pet Insurance (VPI) recently released a report on the top six illnesses/diseases that dog owners and dog care givers need to keep an eye out for.  These topped the claims list:

1) Skin allergies
2) Ear infections
3) Stomach upsets
4) Urinary tract infection
5) Benign Tumors
6) Pyoderma (hot spots/bacterial skin infections)

According to DogDayCare-Experts.com, as the [...]

Man Eats Dog for Publicity

Well Mark McGowan threatened to eat a Corgi dog, the dog breed favored by the Queen as a protest again Prince Phillip for fox hunting and he did!!

Mark McGowan, 37, said he ate “about three bites” of the dog meat, cooked with apples, onions and seasoning, to highlight what he called Prince Philip’s mistreatment of [...]

Update – Macon, GA – Three Teens Burn Dog to Death

At a hearing on Friday, 5/25, the three teens accused to burning a dog to death made their first court appearance and were told the charges against them, aggravated cruelty to animals. The teens, one 13 and two 14, will be tried as juveniles.

If you’re unfamiliar with this case, you can read the original [...]

Doris Dog – Miscreant Extraordinarie

Every now and then you hear about a dog that gets into the kind of trouble so often that turns it into a comedy. Came across just one of those dog stories today and all I could do was laugh! It’s so easy to picture!

So thanks Janie McDowell for sharing your Doris Dog [...]

Reward Offered For Teddi Sue – 4 Mo Old Puppy Stolen with Car in Auburn, WA

Since I write wrote this story – Missing Dog Alert – Auburn, WA – 4 mo old Puppy Stolen with Car! – on April 18 and the updates; Update – Missing Dog – 4 mo old Puppy Stolen with Car, Update 2 – Missing Dog – Auburn WA, 4 mo old Puppy Stolen with Car, [...]