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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Abused Animals Educate on the Horrors of Animal Abuse

Animal abuse is becoming rampant in our society. Everyday I see horrific stories of abuses perpetrated on innocent and defenseless animals. Well now a couple of these ‘victims’ are ‘telling’ their stories to help to educate children and adults on the horrors of animals abuse.

One of these ‘victims’ is Charlotte, pictured here as [...]

What Dog Breed are You?

Since you’re here I’m guessing that you’re probably a dog owner and dog lover but have you ever wondered what breed of a dog you might be if you were a dog?

Want to find out?   This is fun! Just CLICK HERE!

DeShawn Brown Sentenced to 4 Years – Small Justice for Mercy

DeShawn Brown, the sick, twisted cretin convicted of inflicting such a horrific torturous death on Mercy, a small 10 month old puppy, was sentenced to only 4 years in prison for his guilt.

Prosecutor David Alex asked for 10 years, one year for each day that Mercy suffered. Defense attorneys Dan Wyde and Lee Westmoreland whined [...]

Let’s Talk Dog Food – ‘Dog Food 101′ – Part 3

In Part 2 of my ‘Dog Food 101,’ I discussed some meat/protein sources, now I’d like to go over some information on carbohydrates.

The first thing I would like to say is that dogs, being carnivores, do not require grains and cereals in their diets. Secondly, they are not well processed by their bodies which [...]

Vet Vindicated! Joshua Winston Cleared of Charges

Dr. Joshua Winston, Sun City veterinarian, accused of punching a Chihuahua in the face 5 times and dislodging its eye on Jun 4 and indicted on felony animal cruelty in July, has been cleared of charges.

In a 5-2 decision, the Arizona State Veterinary Medical Examining Board agreed last week there was no evidence [...]

Scary – The Vaccine that doesn’t even WORK

Just got this information from a vet on a mailing list that I am on and it bothered me. We’re told that our pets need this vaccination and that vaccination but do you ever stop to wonder if they really need all the vaccinations that we’re told they do and if the vaccinations really [...]

Animal Cruelty Charges Dropped, Animal Activists Angry

Two charges of animal cruelty against Alicia Roth, 33, of 306 Baltimore St, Middletown, Ohio and her husband Taylor Roth, have been dropped. In June, the husband and wife were charged with cruelty to a companion animal, a first-degree misdemeanor, for allegedly abusing and neglecting their 10-week-old brown husky mix puppy. The puppy suffered [...]

ASCPA Marks October as Adopt-a-Shelter-Dog Month

The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is asking animal lovers to celebrate national Adopt-a-Shelter-Dog Month in October by adopting a dog at their local animal shelter.

While the ASPCA strives to raise awareness of the plight of shelter animals year-round, in October it will place special emphasis on urging potential [...]

FDA Reiterates Warning Regarding Chicken Dog Treats

I written quite a few times over the past weeks regarding chicken jerky and chicken treats for dogs and the dangers that have recently become associated with them and now the FDA is finally releasing a warning.

Source – Associated Press

FDA Warns Dog Owners on Chicken Treats

WASHINGTON (AP) — Chicken jerky treats may have sickened dozens [...]

Justice for Mercy!! DeShawn Brown Convicted!!

For all their posturing and protesting of their client’s innocence, the jury didn’t take long to proclaim DeShawn Brown GUILTY in the torture abuse case of ‘Mercy,’ as the 10 month old pit bull was dubbed by rescuers.

Although defense attorney Dan Wyde continued to protest DeShawn Brown’s innocence, the evidence piled up. Witnesses who [...]