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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Theivin’ Pooch Pisses Off Pelican

Now this is a story and these are pictures you definitely won’t see every day! Petri, a pelican at an exotic bird farm in Germany was getting ready to enjoy a snack when Katjinga, a Rhodesian Ridgeback, raced in and snatched Petri’s food in midair.

‘I was preparing food for the birds in our outdoor kitchen, [...]

Thought for the Day…

Time for a smile so here’s your thought for the day….

Ten Signs Your Dog is Smarter than You

Most of us tend to think our dogs are pretty smart and on occasion they have even been known to outwit us, at least temporarily. So how can you tell if your dog is really smart… maybe even smarter than you? Here’s a few indications…

1. Neighbors complain about loud music [...]

Ways the U.S. Would Be Different If the Next President Were a Dog

By now most of us probably need a break from all the political fighting and back-biting so for your pleasure here’s a rather timely bit of canine humor…

Ways the U.S. Would Be Different If the Next President Were a Dog

10. Doggy door on oval office
9. At press conferences, instead of “Mr. President,” [...]

Churches on Dogs… Souls… and Heaven

Now if you are not laughing by the time you get to the bottom, you have no sense of humor at all!

It’s a given that different religions disagree with one another on certain subjects but this is one disagreement that took a most amusing turn.

I’ve looked at this a number of times since I [...]

Puppies Do the Darndest Things! VIDEO

As you watch this, you’re probably trying hard not to laugh, thinking, ‘ouch’, but you just can’t help yourself… it’s so cute… and so funny… and the little guy is just fine. So go ahead, let that laugh out! Play it again…

Puppies Do the Darndest Things!

The Life of a Puppy

This morning, I woke up & kissed my dad’s head.
I peed on the carpet, then went back to bed.
“The life of a puppy, oh my, this is great.”
Then I thought about breakfast,” I hope it’s not late.”

Mom took me outside, we walked for a while.
This never fails [...]

What Were They Thinking?? Part 1

Have you ever looked at your puppy or dog and wondered just what they were thinking?? Sure you do… I know I do sometimes. Well, here’s some ideas of just what may be going thru your precious canine companion’s mind on occasion!

Now you know what they were thinking!!

Aw, What Cute… Puppies??

Now you just have to love this! How cute and original!

Talking… Dogs??

All I can say is whoever said animal couldn’t talk has never met these pups. Darn cute and funny!!

Talking Dogs