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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Update on Brindi, Unfairly Incarcerated in Halifax!

Update 1/16/09 – Brindi is Going Home!!

If you’re not familiar with the story of Brindi and Francesca Rogier, please take a moment to read, “Travesty of Justice in Halifax! Let Brindi Go Home!” It’s a truly heart-wrenching story with no end in sight.

More than two months have passed since Brindi was seized [...]

Omaha Dangerous Dog Ordinance Passes…. VIDEO

Well, it passed 6-1, Omaha’s Dangerous Ordinance. It’s aim is a tough crack down on irresponsible dog owners, which I have no problem with at all. What I do have a problem with is that even though it does not ban pitbulls, it does very specifically target them and as I’ve said before, [...]

Man Saves Dog from Shark – VIDEO

Ya gotta love it! A shark was looking for a munch but this was one dog owner that was not going to let his dog turn into a shark appetizer!! Way to go! Greg Lenoir dove into the water after a 5-foot shark attacked his dog “Jake.” Lenoir puched the shark in the back [...]

Two in ‘Dog Killer for Hire’ Case Sentenced

Well Freddie Mock, the ‘Dog Killer for Hire,’ and Connie Vanderheiden, the woman who hired Mock to kill her dog, have both pleaded guilty to their crimes. Mock to aggravated animal cruelty, a Class 4 felony, and Vanderheiden to attempted animal cruelty, a misdemeanor. They were both offered and accepted plea deals and now [...]