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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Military Rips Dog from Soldier in Iraq, Dog Doomed to Almost Sure Death!

UPDATE 10/23/08 – Ratchet’s a Hit in Minneapolis – VIDEO

Update 10/20/08 – Iraqui Puppy Ratchet Hits US Soil – Video

Update 10/19/08 – Ratchet is on his Way Home!!!

UPDATE 10/15/08 – Operation Baghdad Pup’s Flight Left Iraq…. Without Ratchet!

Update 10/13/08 – Ratchet Found! Was Stuffed in [...]

Ridgeland, MS Considering Breed Ban

Looks like another city will be voting today whether to jump on the BSL bandwagon or not. Ridgeland’s Board of Alderman is considering a breed ban and today will decide whether or not pitbulls and Rotweillers will no longer be allowed in the city.

It seems the more people fight against BSL and try to [...]

This Dog Really is One Man’s Best Friend – VIDEO

As one soldier deals with the trauma of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, he’s finding the treatment he needs from an unlikely source. Once again a canine companion proves that dogs are far beyond being ‘just a dog.’

Trained service dog gives retired Sgt. Jim Mason a new leash on life after his years in the military [...]

Dog Saves Tot from Fiery Inferno – VIDEO

If not for their family dog, Buddy, Jason and Heather Breiding of Paducah, Kentucky, may have lost one of their most precious treasures, their one-year-old daughter, Samara.

Jason was cooking when a grease fire broke out. All he thought about was getting the fire extinguished since it didn’t seem too bad.

“I was trying to do [...]