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.

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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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Update on Sherriff’s Deputy Arrested for Animal Cruelty – Possible Dog Fighting

St. Martin Parish Sheriff’s Deputy Ernest Jay Singleton arrested on July 18 and charged with 17 counts of cruelty to animals is now on a two week unpaid suspension while an investigation is underway into the allegations of dogfighting.

Prosecutors say an anonymous call to the Saint Martin Parish Animal Control office lead to Singleton’s arrest [...]

Update – Tony Taylor, Michael Vick Associate Pleads Guilty in Dog Fighting Case

As I told you on Friday, Tony Taylor, 34, of Hampton, Virginia, entered a guilty plea this morning in U.S. District Court to conspiracy to travel in interstate commerce in aid of unlawful activities, and conspiring to sponsor a dog in an animal fighting venture. Sentencing is scheduled for December 14.

Tony Taylor says he was [...]

Who Tortured this Dog?

Most of us can’t imagine doing something like this to a dog or to any living creature but unfortunately that doesn’t hold true for everyone. Too many people get their kicks and thrills out of hurting animals for one sick and twisted reason or another. Some hurt this poor dog and hurt her badly. [...]

62% Euthanasia Rate at St. Augustine Humane Society

It’s so sad when there are so many dogs and cats out there that need homes so desperately that we have puppy mills breeding dogs at an alarming rate. You can look in the newspaper or online and see hundreds and thousands of cute little dogs and puppies for sale. People need to [...]

Update on Precious; Starved, Neglected Dog, Richmond Co, GA

Precious, the poor lab-mix girl that was found laying on Dawn Drive on June 23 and at the time thought dead is still recovering from her horrific ordeal of abuse! When Precious was examined after being removed from James Logan’s custody, she was found to be heartworm positive and doctors found dirt and rocks in [...]

BSL Forces Woman to Euthanize Her Dog

BSL is wrong! That’s the bottom line here and when legislation forces a Spencer City woman to have to kill her own dog because she doesn’t think he could be successfully rehomed.

A ten year old dog would definitely be considered more of a senior dog which is difficult to rehome in the best of situations [...]

Tony Taylor, Michael Vick Associate to Plead Guilty in Dog Fighting Case

Tony Taylor, on of the defendants accused of operating an interstate dogfighting conspiracy along with Michael Vick and two other defendants is scheduled to plead guilty in two days! He may be cooperating with authories, no difinitive word on that aspect yet, but one thing for sure, this may not be good news for Michael [...]

Quick Vick Update – 7/27/07

A quick daily dose of Michael Vick Updates!!

Reebok Suspends Sales of Vick Football Jerseys

Athletic apparel maker Reebok said on Friday it is suspending sales of jerseys of National Football League star Michael Vick, who has been accused of sponsoring a dog-fighting operation.

“While we respect the legal process, we find the allegations against Mr. Vick [...]

Zeus to Be Set FREE!!!!

For Zeus, the Sarasota dog who bit the Verizon repairmen – the word is in!! For all those Zeus supporters out there who’ve been waiting, finally we have the news!! Zeus is to be set FREE!!! He’s going home to the Oteros!!!

Sarasota, Florida – Zeus, the German Shepherd that bit a Verizon repairman in [...]

Some things don’t make sense (even to a dog)

Ernie Hutchinson
Register Guest Columnist

RICHMOND – I was sitting on the couch the other day snuggled up close next to my best buddy in the whole world, everyone calls him Nathan for some reason, when something happened that made my ears perk up.

At first, I wasn’t sure what was going on.

There was some commotion and after [...]