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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Oscar Winning Dogs

Get ready, on Sunday, March 7, it’s time for the 82nd Annual Academy Awards.  Bright lights, red carpets, and movie stars decked out in the latest styles.  And some will be showing up with their canine companions. Some of the most popular films ever made have starred dogs.  Hollywood has always capitalized on our love [...]

River: A Vagabond Dog and Some Stories of Others

Out in Tucson, Arizona, along the Rillito River lives a vagabond dog appropriately named “River”.   River has been a big concern with animal lovers and advocates for awhile.  She is somewhat shy – very wary of people.  She wears a collar so she must have once had a home.  No one knows if she was [...]

Happy New Year!!!

I want to take a moment and wish everyone and their family and furry family members a most heartfelt Happy New Year!!
May 2010 bring all the good that evaded us in 2009 and multiply the good that came our way. May this coming year see the fruition of some of our [...]

Helpful News Years Advice from Jezzie to Her PupPals

Ok my pupper friends, got some great advice for you to get your 2010 started the right way! 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 [...]

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and a Special Gift

On this special day I want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.  May the joy of the season fill your hearts not only today but every day!  From our home to yours, have a safe, happy and healthy holiday fill with special memories and shared with those most dear to you including [...]

Wrapping Cristmas Presents with Some Little Furry Help

This is one of my favorites and just too cute not to share every year at this time. Although this specifies a puppy I can tell you that you will run into the same problems with any fun-loving, playful dog, no matter how old. I have taken to doing anything [...]

A Woof, Woof and A Jingle Bells – VIDEO

Time for a little fun and amusement, couldn’t resist, this is too cute! So for your smiles and laughter today, allow me to present, Jingle Bells, Canine Style!

A Dog’s Christmas Promise

Christmas is for humans, and I will not ruin the
surprises by opening all their presents.

Christmas light bulbs, Christmas ornaments, Christmas
stockings, and tinsel from the Christmas tree are not food.

I am the alpha dog, therefore I do not need to protect
my new Christmas rawhide from the omega dog by
taking it [...]

Oh Heavenly Dogs!

Whatever time of year it is, it’s fun to sit outside and gaze at the constellations.  Especially fun for the lucky ones that don’t live in the Land of Light Pollution like I do.  The night sky is a remarkable, romantic, and wonderful show. 

For thousands of years people have looked up at the stars.  The [...]

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 [...]