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.

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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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My Babies in the Snow

We got about 6″ of snow here yesterday and I actually managed to captured Jezzie and Bruti in the snow… for all of about 17 seconds.  Only problem is that every time they see the camera they come running to see what momma’s doing… LOL  Enjoy!

Babies in the Snow

Man Decides Disabled Dog Rabid, Shoots and Decapitates It – VIDEO

A Standfordville, NY man, Stanley Jablonka, 50, decided a dog that belonged to a friend staying with his family was potentially rabid and rather than turn to authorities, he took matters into his own hands  shot the dog then decapitated it.

The 3-year-old Great Dane, Humphrey, belonged to Tracey Sturgess, his ex-wife’s sister who was [...]

Jezzie’s Really Helpful New Year’s Advice to Dogs

Usually Bruti always get to give advice but his advice is the kind that can get pups into trouble so this time I get to give some excellent advice for pups to follow that won’t get them into trouble.  So pay heed now my pupper friends!

Always choose the second-most comfortable chair. If you choose the [...]

Reward Offered For Dog Shot And Left On Roadside – VIDEO

A small Jack Russell terrier mix needs your help, and a bit of detective work. She is recovering after being shot twice.

Dead and Emaciated Dogs, Drugs and Guns – DMX Cuts a Deal

In May Earl Simmons aka DMX, was arrested and charged with seven misdemeanor counts of animal cruelty and four felony counts of drug possession after three dead dogs, many emaciated dogs, drugs and guns were found at his Arizona home.  Earlier that same week he was booked on charges of racing on a highway, reckless [...]

Do You Ever Just Feel Like This? Funny Video

Do you ever have days when you just want to go to sleep and not worry about anything, days when you can hardly keep your eyes open and head held up? Check out this pooch and see if he doesn’t embody the feeling exactly! Too funny!

Sledding Dog – VIDEO

Nope, he doesn’t pull the sled, he gets to ride on it! This was just cute.  Not sure I could get either on mine to actually sit still as a sled went barreling down a hill but it might be fun to try.

Ex-Employee Kills Dog in Retaliation for Job Loss

In anger for losing his maintenance job at California Turlock Golf and Country Club, 21-year-old Franco Garcia Aguilar retaliated against another much loved and loyal employee, Quinn, a rescued border collie and unofficial mascot.

“There have been many tears shed throughout the club over Quinn’s death,” said Joel Erickson, the golf course superintendent, who was [...]

See a Stray, Shoot It, at Least in Ferris, TX

Still, yet and again because of stupid, lazy, uncaring and irresponsible people, the innocent will suffer. In Ferris, TX, the solution that City Manager David Chavez has come up with to take care of the stray/feral dog problem is that police officers will now carry shotguns and the dogs will be “shot on sight.”

According to [...]

Dogfighting Arrests in Tallahassee – VIDEO

Two dogs fighting, drugs and a gun was what police in Tallahassee found after they were called to Sand Dollar Lane on Saturday night. Three men (if you want to call them men), Melvin Moore, Shawn Washington and Lonnie Brantum, were arrested and charged with with dogfighting and possession of cocaine and marijuana with [...]