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February 2012

February 03, 2012

Readers speak out on the Gorham dog breeding facility

2/4/12 ** PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU READ THIS UPDATE: What you can do about animal...

February 01, 2012

Large “wholesale” dog breeding facility (puppy mill) approved for Gorham, NY

** UPDATE 3/22/12: Moratorium passed! Read more here! ** ** PLEASE BE SURE YOU READ...

January 2012

January 31, 2012

Bake a cake to celebrate the Dog Whisperer’s 150th episode and you could win a call from Cesar Millan

OK, Cesar Millan fans, enemies and cake bakers extraordinaire: What I am about to say...

January 30, 2012

Are pet adoption rules too restrictive? And is a pet store your only other option?

Back in December I did a story on how animal activists have been working to...

January 25, 2012

If dogs think and feel, do aversive training techniques cause harm?

"It's better to be hurt by someone you know, accidentally, than by a stranger, on...

January 23, 2012

Animal Planet readies for the Puppy Bowl VIII, February 5th

Football fans found out last night which two NFL teams will vie for the title...

January 16, 2012

Review: Cesar Millan’s The Pack Leader Tour

Last night I attended the Rochester, NY appearance of America's most famous dog trainer, Cesar...

January 11, 2012

Miami Marlins’ new pitcher Mark Buehrle takes a stand on pit bull ban

Mark Buehrle and his wife in a 2010 PSA for AdoptAPet.com This week comes news...

January 09, 2012

My dog Scout goes to live on God’s Farm in the Sky

Writing about animals is going to be a little difficult this week. On Friday, our...

January 04, 2012

Bella, Bailey, Max or Charlie - chances are if you have a cat, dog or bird,...

January 02, 2012

Monday morning cute animal video: Get in shape for 2012!

If your resolution for 2012 is to get in shape, here's a little something to...

December 2011

December 30, 2011

Two rescue workers in British Columbia charged with stealing pets from yards and rehoming them

I posted today's Friday quote, about rescuing kitties who are simply out for a walk,...

December 30, 2011

New Year’s resolutions for animal lovers: #5 – Learn something new about animals

To say that I read a lot would be an understatement; I try to average...

December 28, 2011

Snickers the service dog to be reunited with retired police officer

Here's some great news: Snickers is going home! You may remember that just before Christmas,...

December 28, 2011

New Year’s resolutions for animal lovers: #3 – Be a better pet owner

As we continue to talk about ways we can make 2012 a better year for...

December 22, 2011

Retired cop forced to give up pit bull service dog – do you care about Breed Specific Legislation now?

Folks involved in animal rescue know all about Breed Specific Legislation (BSL), but many average dog owners don't...

December 20, 2011

5 reasons not to give a pet as a Christmas gift (and one idea how to do it, if you insist)

There's nothing cuter than the image of a fluffy little puppy under the Christmas tree, big...

December 20, 2011

A Christmas stocking filled with … a puppy! (photo)

Too, too cute! My friend Kim at Gentle Shepherd Farms in Franklinville, NY share this...

December 19, 2011

Setting the record straight on Barkworks, puppy mills and the work of CAPS

Last week I told you that back in October, Macerich has banned the sale...

December 18, 2011

Leo, one of the Michael Vick dogs, passes away

When it comes to being the poster pup for resilience, there may be no other...

December 18, 2011

Patheo blogger Rev. Carl Gregg and his Christmas pups! (photo)

I love writing at Patheos and I love meeting my fellow bloggers. What better way...

December 18, 2011

My pup waiting for Santa (photo)

Since I asked readers to share photos of their pets I thought I'd share one,...

December 15, 2011

Pet sales banned at malls nationwide; rescue stores begin to replace pet shops

Even though the story broke in October, it's still making the rounds on Facebook - ...

December 07, 2011

World’s oldest living dog dies at 26

Pusuke, recognized last year by the Guinness World Records as the oldest living dog in the...

December 07, 2011

Cute puppy video: lab puppies in slow motion

Happy Wednesday! You're halfway through the work week! Take a break and enjoy some lab...

December 05, 2011

Free downloads this week from Through A Dog’s Ear (12/5 to 12/11)

If you think you're the only one who like free music, think again. Here's a...

December 05, 2011

Monday morning cute animal video: cat massages dog

It's Monday! Back to work. Why not start the week with a nice, soothing cat...

December 04, 2011

Share your pet’s Christmas pictures: Simon and Lexi’s Christmas card

Simon and Lexi haven't unveiled their 2011 card yet, but here's their Christmas greeting from...

December 02, 2011

Share your pet’s picture with Santa!

Christmas is almost here and if you're like most pet owner/parents, you've had your dog...

November 2011

November 28, 2011

Books for the animal-loving reader on your Christmas list

If you've got an animal lover on your Christmas list who also happens to love...