Nike Signs Michael Vick… Again? – Action Alert

UPDATE 10/1/09 – Nike Issues Statement Denying Signing Vick!

After losing a reported $1.5 million when they dumped Michael Vick after he pleaded guilty to his connection to his dogfighting ring in 2007, it’s been reported today that Nike signed an endorsement deal with Michael Vick… again by several news sources.

“Mike [...]

Ditched! VIDEO

Not all dogs wound up at shelters because there’s something wrong with them, sometimes, actually far too often, it’s because there’s something wrong with the owners!  Yes, most of us know this but too many people look at shelter animals as “damaged” when they should look at them as survivors.  Most of them just need [...]

Teen Arrested for Killing 2 Puppies During Home Burglary – VIDEO

Update 10/9/09 – Teen That Drowned Puppies During Burglary Identified

Four months after the horrific crime galvanized Jacksonville, FL, in which a home was burglarized and the burglar took a crate with two little puppies in it and tossed it in the backyard pool for the babies to drown, a suspect has [...]

Voluntary Recall – Nutro Dog Food

Nutro has issued a voluntary recall of a couple of their dog food products.  This information cannot be found on their website – http://www.nutroproducts.com/ – but can be confirmed by calling the company at 1-800-833-5330.

The following products have been Voluntarily Recalled due to “Possible melted plastic in the bag.”

The products are sold [...]

You Want Me to Do WHAT?? Funny

This is undoubtedly the most expressive picture I’ve ever seen of an animal.

You can almost hear him say these words:

You want me to do what??

The look on this dog’s face is priceless…

I’m not [...]

Do You Know What’s REALLY in Your Dog’s Food? VIDEO

Most people don’t really think too much about their dog or pet’s food.  Sure, a lot of people like to try to make sure you’re feeding what you think is good food, high quality food but do you really think about or know what’s in the food your dog eats?  I think the pet food [...]

Woman Kicks Seeing Eye Dog in Head for No Reason – VIDEO

Lynnette Lolly Lijewski is blind.  She and her Seeing Eye dog, Brook, took a nice walk down to their local Target Store.  Which they do maybe 2 or 3 times a week.  When she entered the store, a woman passed her by and gave Brook a good swift kick in the face.

Lynnette felt [...]

Lost Dog Alert – REWARD!

UPDATE – 9/28/09 – 11 am CST – George has been found and and is being picked up to be soon reunited with his “mom”!! WooHooo!!! Fantastic news!!

Check Out the Reunion Pic – Will Put a Smile on your Face!!

I don’t generally do lost dogs, there [...]

No White Flag, Inspired By and Dedicated to The Bully Breed – VIDEO

Pitbulls, one of the most maligned and misunderstood “breeds” that exist today is every day gaining more proponents even as the media continues to propagate its hype and myth, even as more cities, towns and municipalities discuss and enact BSL.  But for those who love the breed, who respect it and do all they can [...]

Some New Dog Laws Going into Effect for NV

More states, counties, cities and municipalities are taking notice and showing awareness of animal welfare issues and Nevada is one of them.  This Thursday several new laws will be going into effect; one concerning tethering, another which will affect breeders and another targeting animal/dog fighting.  These are all good moves for our companion animals!

First [...]

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Dog Lover & Proud Pet Parent


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