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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More on Memphis Animal Shelter; Hundreds of Unexplained Deaths – VIDEO

Almost a month after the raid on the Memphis Animal Shelter, MAS, it’s beginning to look like what they found is just the tip if the iceberg.  As the investigation continues, records, what few and disorganized there are, show that about 18,000 animals went through MAS from January  through mid-November.  Over 12,000 were euthanized but [...]

Access Denied

It’s the Law. Establishments that serve the public cannot deny access to disabled persons and their assistance animals.  And yet there is still discrimination dished out to people with service animals.

There are all sorts of service dogs, not just for the blind but for children with autism, people with Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome, and [...]

Little Brown Dog’s Recovery – VIDEO

It was just a few weeks ago that the little 17-lb terrier that was dragged behind a truck by Jimmy Lovell, 45, of Knoxville, TN, was taken to the University of Tennessee’s College of Veterinary Medicine to be treated for her horrific injuries. At the time the little dog, dubbed Little Brown Dog or [...]

And the Winner Is….. You Decide!

by Peggy Juliann

Hi all, voting time at the polls may be over, but for the Annual People’s Choice Award the voting opportunity is underway. For those of you not into the variety of the entertainment industry’s array of Award promotions, I am one of them, People’s Choice is just what the name implies, the public [...]

The Divinity of Dogs – VIDEO

We all know just how wonderful dogs are, what great companions, how beneficial to our lives and health and happiness but here’s a good one, Ben Stein talks about dogs helping to not only get you through just abut any problems you have in life with a dog at your side, but you can also [...]

Happy Thanksgiving!

Today in the US we celebrate Thanksgiving and I wanted to take a moment to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.  For those who celebrate, may your day be filled with family and friends, love and joy and special memories.  For everyone, whether you celebrate or not, may today and everyday be a day of thanksgiving.  [...]

Dealing in Dogs

For most of us dogs are our companions, our friends, our furry family members but for many other dogs are no more than a product, a commodity, things to be bred and sold; sold as pets, sold as breeding stock, sold as victims of experimentation and more.  For many of these wonderful loving creatures, their [...]

Dogs on Parade

It’s Thanksgiving and time for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade! One of the biggest events for New York City and the most watched event on TV. Known for its elaborate floats, marching bands, celebrities, and the enormous character helium balloons. It’s estimated that 44 million people watch the parade on TV every Thanksgiving Day.

Giant character balloons [...]

Judge Jones on Baron the Collie Custody Fight – “This is a Mess!”

There was a recent order from the Honorable Judge E. Jones regarding Baron the Collie.  Apparently Andrew Ostrowski, representing Miles Thomas, asked for immediate release of Baron due to the conditions Baron is being kept in at the Harrisburg Humane Society.  It was denied.

But he did not make a final decision on the case.  [...]

Justice Round-Up 11/18/09

I know, I’ve been slacking on Justice Round-Ups.  There have been other issues keeping all of us busy.  Here is the latest bunch I have and it’s not pretty.  Well a couple are, actually.  You can blame the jury on the first two I have to report.

Antonio Ray

The man who dragged his dog behind his bicycle [...]