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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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 [...]

Honey! Look What the Dog Dug Up!

Sean McDermott of Gisborne, New Zealand owns a dog.  A black lab mix named Duke.  Duke seems to be a playful, fun loving, all around dog, and he loves to dig.  What dog doesn’t like to dig?  Heck, mine digs craters in the back yard.  For what?  Something to do?  Hidden bones or other treasures?  [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

‘Miracle Dog’ Shot, Makes Way Home To Owner – VIDEO

Sometimes when you catch a story, you’re not quite sure whether to class it as good news or bad and this is one of those. A dog disappears, the dog returns a week later with a gunshot wound that could have killed her and in the end, at least for David Lechen and his [...]

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!

High School Program Helps Needy Dogs and Students

At the Edison Academy in Fairfax County, students get much more than the three “R”s; reading, ‘riting and ‘rithmatic, they get hands on training to go out in the real world and for students enrolled in the two-year Animal Sciences program also get to help foster and shelter dogs get ready to find new homes.  One [...]

FYI – FTLTD Now on FB!

Some of you have already joined me there but for those of you who haven’t, I’d like to announce that “For the Love of the Dog” now has it’s own page on Facebook!! Not only will you be able to find all the FTLTD news and info but much more as well. You’ll [...]

Semper Fidelis Caninus- Video

Today is Pearl Harbor Day.  At dawn on Sunday, December 7, 1941, forces of the Empire of Japan conducted a sneak attack on the United States Pacific Fleet center at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.  WWII veterans and their families look towards the pacific in remembrance of the day that “will live in infamy”.  However, there are [...]