Introducing For the Love of the Dog Forum

Yup, finally got around to setting up a forum and I hope you all take the time to register and join in. It’s pretty empty now so I need lots of help

There’s room for pretty much everyone and everything and if not, there’s also a place to make suggestions.

There’s even a special [...]

L&D Farm and Kennel – Arrests, Charges, Dogs Removed

Last week Jackson County Animal Control officers and representatives from the Georgia Department of Agriculture, which regulates dog breeding in Georgia, launched an investigation and shut down L&D Farm and Kennel, a classic puppy mill. The happened after 19 year old Tiffany Butler,of Nicholson, a former employee, filed a complaint about hundreds of dogs were [...]

Vet Advise – Part 6 – Treat Heart, Lung and Cough

I’m going to be passing along some vet advise from Dr Andrew Jones, author and creator of Veterinary Secrets Revealed.

Dr. Jones has more than a decade of experience and has his own veterinary practice.

Dr. Jones also has a great online vet site called ‘The Inner Circle’ where you can find some incredible information, [...]

Celebrity, Stupidity, Dogs and a Rant

I usually avoid celebrity news because there is usually so much hype and BS surrounding it, not to mention mass quantities of stupidity in many cases. Well, this is one instance that I felt the need to address the issue… and the stupidity!

You’ve probably heard about Paris Hilton bragging about having 17 dogs recently [...]

Reading BSL Tossed Out by Court

Pennsylvania appeals court earlier this week tossed out an ordinance in Reading that placed restrictions on dogs based on their breed; pit bull and others. The reasoning is that the Pennsylvania state law pre-empts the Reading law.

The divided Commonwealth Court decision sided with two pit bull owners who have fought the city’s dog law [...]

Pet Canvas

When we adopted you into our life our pet canvas was blank. With every lick of your tongue a portion of the canvas was cleared revealing part of a picture underneath. At first I thought it was strange. Instead of painting new memories you seemed to be unveiling a picture already there. But what was [...]

10 Guidelines to Raising Healthier and Happier Pets – Part 3

A couple of days ago we discussed providing your pet with the proper medical care such as a good vet, proper vaccinations and keeping an eye on their overall health in Part 2, let go on to Part 3

Feed and water your pet wisely. A healthy, happy pet requires a proper diet. Here are [...]

Canine Blood Donor Program Launched

What a fantastic idea and way overdue! UC Davis has launched a canine blood donor program to save the lives dogs in need of blood transfusions. Every year 200 to 300 dogs at the hospital need transfusion due to surgeries, kidney failure or other reasons and this new program will ensure that there will be [...]

Amusing Pooch’s Antics Amaze Family and Friends

So you think your dog can do tricks? Maybe shake and rollover and a few more? Well here’s a dogs that can really do some tricks that are quite the amazing feats of balance and agility.

Meet Cindy, she’s a 8 year old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and she’s got quite the balancing act! She [...]

Rolo Gets a Second Chance

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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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