October « 2010 « For the Love of the Dog

Barks from Beyond

By Andrea, on October 30th, 2010 |

It’s another Halloween special of barks from beyond and howls from the other side. I’ve got some real scary doggie hauntings here, as well as gentle and courageous spirits. Just like last year, get ready to be scared by things that go woof in the night.

Sheba, Ghost Dog of the Bahamas

Ask any German [...]

The Inuit Sled Dog Killings

By Andrea, on October 27th, 2010 |

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Beautiful, aren’t they. These are Canadian Inuit dogs (Canis familiaris borealis). This breed is the official animal of the territory Nunavut (the northern third of Quebec). It is one of the oldest pure breeds of dog in the world and has been in the arctic for over 4000 years. The [...]

Good Grief! Snoopy is 253 years old!

By Andrea, on October 4th, 2010 |

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That is, uh, 253 years old in dog years. In human years he celebrates his 60th birthday today. On October 4, 1950, two days after the strip premier, Snoopy made his cartoon debut in Peanuts as Charlie Brown’s Beagle puppy. He is the most recognizable and the most popular of the Peanuts crowd. He has [...]

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.

For the Love of the Dog is my small effort to do that. Please, won't you help me!