Happy Thanksgiving 2011

We can only be said to be alive in those moments when our hearts are conscious of our treasures. ~Thornton Wilder

OCCUPY! For the Animals.

Thanksgiving is right on top of us.  Which means it’s Christmas already.  In fact, it began just before Halloween.  Time to start your shopping and party planning.  And here we have a few suggestions on planning your Holiday events that benefit needy shelters and rescues.  

Christmas is fun and exhausting.  Imagine what the struggling animal [...]

Ace is DEAD (in Detroit)

Bruce King, General Manager, Environmental Health Service for the City of Detroit, that oversees Detroit Animal Control, issued a statement today to the press.  They went ahead and killed Ace.

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Dead in Detroit

UPDATE:  A Wayne County judge late today signed an emergency injunction preventing Detroit Animal Control from euthanizing ANY pit bulls until a hearing on November 16th.

That’s what it’s going to be for Ace the pitbull.  A sick, emaciated pitbull wandered into a Detroit Ace Hardware store on November 4th.   Store owners called [...]

Hooray for Heroes!

Everybody loves a hero!  Especially the canine ones.

Here is your chance to watch a gala event honoring these heroes.  This Friday, November 11, the Hallmark Channel will air the debut of the American Humane Association Hero Dog Awards at 8pm.  This special broadcast features eight extraordinary dogs in eight categories voted upon by the [...]

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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.


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

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