Blog Profile / For the Love of the Dog
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Blog Post Archive
Pets… A Commitment, Not a Convenience!
They said they loved me… I thought we were going to the park to play… but when we got here they took off my pretty collar… and drove away… how will anyone know who I am… how will I get home… when will they come back…. I’ll just wait here… they said they [...]
Persistent Puppy – VIDEO
Oh my goodness… Bandit is one determined pup… he wants to play with the “big dogs”… first looks like he found a new game, riding the treadmill off the back… then he’s determined to try to imitate the big guy and walk it… Had me smiling til my cheeks hurt and giggling til I had [...]
The Joy of Dogs and Snow – VIDEO
There’s just something to happy and joyful about dogs and snow. Admittedly not every dog, but in general, dogs love snow. The love to play in it, run in it, roll in it. The’ll happily chase after snowballs, slightly confounded when there’s nothing to retrieve in the end, but go back again for another. Just [...]
An Indian Legend’s “Heaven”
An Indian legend says: ” When a human dies there is a bridge they must cross to enter into Heaven. At the head of the bridge waits every animal that human encountered during their lifetime. The animals, based on what they know of this person, decide which humans may cross the bridge…and which [...]
“ChipIn” Shutting Down
ChipIn, a resource that been used extensively for years, especially by the rescue/shelter community, is shutting down as of March 7, 2013. ChipIn has been used to raise funds to save, vet and care for countless animals as well as many other uses and with its shut down, it’s going to leave a huge void in raising [...]
Meet Tonik, Dog with Oddly Human Face
Meet Tonik, a year-old poodle/Shih Tzu mix who has grabbed attention and many people’s imagination with his oddly human like face. In this case, “man’s best friends” looks almost disturbingly like “man.” This cute little guy was pulled from a Kentucky kill shelter by Homeward Bound Animal Welfare Group of Mishawaka, Ind. and was then listed on [...]
Some Angels have Fur and Paws
Friends, I think we all know that there are amazing beneficial affects to sharing your life with a canine companion. There are proven medical benefits as well as unparalleled theraputic benefits. Study after study has shown this again and again but more important are the real life stories of people I know, of people [...]
When Will People Understand, Animal Neglect IS Animal Abuse!
A Kent, NY woman, Bridget A. Joyce, 67, is coming under fire for the severe neglect of her 5-year-old Pomeranian and is being charged with animal cruelty. Putnam County SPCA has stepped in and rescued the dog after she was “found in “a severe state of neglect” is being treated for a range of skin and [...]
Amish Men Charged with Killing 9 Puppies and Mother – VIDEO
Meet Merlin Schmucker, 26,of Clyde and Jonathan Eicher, 19, of Lyons, Wayne County, NY. These two Amish “men” have been charged with animal cruelty after admitting to killing 9 puppies and their mother when Schmucker couldn’t sell pups. In mid January, the remains of some of the pups were found along a highway in a [...]
Longest Serving Military Working Dog (MWD) Tanja Retires
MWD Tanja, longest-serving military working dog in the Department of Defense with over 11 years of service and 6 deployments, recently retired with all the honors due to a hero. Base leadership, fellow Defenders and other members of the Gunfighter family came out to say farewell to MWD Tanja as she left the 366th Security Forces [...]
The Golden Mail Retriever or Mailman’s Best Friend- VIDEO
You always hear stories about dogs chasing mailmen but in this case delivering the mail to this adorable happy pooch is the best part of his day… Mailmen and dogs haven’t always gotten along, but that’s definitely not the case here. For this U.S. postal worker, the best part of his day comes when he delivers [...]
Hero Firefighters Go the Distance to Rescue Ice Stranded Dog
A Labrador/Rottweiler mix, clinging to the ice approximately 40 feet in the Raritan River in Bridgewater N.J. was rescued due to the heroic efforts of North Branch Volunteer Fire Department and the Green Knoll Fire Company. A report was called into the North Branch Volunteer Fire Department of a dog falling through the ice into the Raritan River and by [...]
Real Men… Quote
Real men know that showing kindness to the innocent doesn’t show weakness, but rather shows a more important strength… a strength of character that doesn’t weaken with age… ~DR~ FTLTD Original Design © 2013 [...]
Dog’s Nose Nets Man Big Prize
A nosy dog with a penchant for stinky prizes has netted a truly worthy, if rather disgusting prize that’s going to be quite a pay day for her owner. When Ken Willman took his little pooch, Madge, for a walk along the beach in northern England, he didn’t think too much when Madge went along [...]
Don’t Overlook the Gift You Already Have…
The most precious gift aren’t always wrapped in ribbons and bows, Never underestimate the warmth of a cold nose, Or overlook the sparkle of love in your dog’s eyes! ©2012 FTLTD Original Design
Wishes for a Merry Christmas!
From our home to yours, Wishes for a blessed and Merry Christmas…. Happy Holidays…. Seasons Greetings…
Sometimes the Most Precious Gold…
The most precious of gold isn’t always hard and cold, Sometimes it’s some and warm With tail and paws, And wrapped in a puppy form! ©2012 FTLTD Original Design
Oh those Christmas Photos!
Hey Hey! Merry Christmas! Can we vent… Is there anyone out there that has the same problem with getting your pup to pose for Christmas photos???? I mean, seriously…. One of the most glorious messes in the world is the mess created in the living room on [...]
Senate Strengthens Laws Against Dog Fighting, Makes it Illegal to Attend a Dog Fight – PETITION
One down, one to go! The U.S. Senate unanimously passed the Animal Fighting Prohibition Act (S. 1947), a bill that will close a loophole in existing law and make it a crime to attend an animal fight and bring additional penalties for those who take a minor along. There are already existing laws that prohibit [...]
Couple Charged with Running Gruesome Dog Fighting Ring
This lovely couple is Shane L. Santiago and Laura Acamparo, both 33, of the 1300 block of North Manor Road in West Brandywine Township, PA. They’ve been charged with a variety of crimes including cruelty to animals and endangering the welfare of children after it was discovered they were running a dog fighting ring out [...]