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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Salmonella Infection In Humans Linked to Dog Food

Looks like Mars Petcare is still in the doghouse as salmonella from their contaminated dog food is linked to salmonella infections in humans.

An outbreak of 66 salmonella infections in humans across 18 states, including 25 cases in Pennsylvania, since early 2006 has been linked to two brands of dog food produced in an Everson, Fayette [...]

Sentence Too Lenient for Woman Who Starved Dog

The other day I did a story on Maryanne Adams, of Greenwood Lake, NY who starved her dog, Princess, to death in February. Charged only with ‘failing to provide sustenance,’ a misdemeanor, she pleaded guilty. Her sentence? 100 hours of community service, $1000 fine and $300 in restitution to the Warwick Valley Humane [...]

Chewed Vick Card Brings in $7,400 for Humane Society

I’ve told about the Chewed Up Michael Vick Sport Cards that were being auctioned off on eBay by Rochelle Steffen and I just wanted to give you the final on it. The auction ended yesterday with a high bid of $7,400!!! The winning bidder, Activists4animals, is actually Laura Norton-Dye, 40, of [...]

Update on Lucky, Dog Stabbed in the Head

A couple of weeks ago I told you about Lucky, the pit bull who was found with a hunting knife embedded about 4″ into her skull.

Now, less than two weeks later, Lucky is recovered and doing great, a ‘bouncing bundle of fur.’ And this sweet ‘bouncing bundle of fur’ is ready to be adopted now.

As [...]

Update on Sparky, Dog Dragged in Clayton, GA

In the beginning I told you about Sparky, the dog that was dragged on Frontage Road, just off Interstate 75 Exit 237 in Clayton, GA.

Sadly, there’s been no progress in finding the person who so callously did this to this poor little guy and the reward is now up to $6,800 for information [...]

Starved Dog Rescued, Two Arrested

Yesterday afternoon, Stephani Montesi and Lovell Grant, Hillsborough County, FL, were arrested and are now looking at numerous animal cruelty charges after a sweep of the Sulphur Springs area turned up Roscoe and two other dogs without food and water at their home.

Roscoe, as you can see, is not much more than skin and bones [...]

Three Teens Torture Dog to Death

Three teenage boys, 12, 14 and 16 years old in Guadalupe County, TX got their sick twisted jollies off of torturing a small dog to death! This crime is just beyond horrific!

The walked into Stephanie Tavere’s yard and stole her beloved little Pomeranian mix puppy, Tobey, and took it to an abandoned house where they [...]

FDA Blocks Nutro Pet Food Shipment from Entering U.S.

Looks like more potentially dangerous dog and pets foods. The FDA blocked the shipment is July but what about anything from before then?

This from Consumer Affairs

Products “appeared to contain poisonous substances and unsafe additives”

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in July blocked more than 100 Nutro Products — various styles and flavors of its dog [...]

Woman Who Starved Dog to Death Sentenced to Community Service

Maryanne Adams, of Greenwood Lake, NY was convicted of a misdemeanor charge of ‘failing to provide sustenance’ after worker from the Warwick Valley Humane Society found her 80 lb St. Bernard-collie mix, Princess, motionless in the backyard, eyes were matted shut and she had no food in her digestive tract in February.

That’s right, a misdemeanor! [...]

Leona Helmsley’s Dog Touble Bequeathed a $12Million Trust

We’ve all heard of people leaving bequests in their will to their pets, well the notorious ‘Queen of Mean,’ Leona Helmsley has to top the list! Her little Maltese, Trouble, has a $12 million dollar trust set up and will continue to live in the lap of luxury. And when the pup’s [...]