Monthly Archives: September 2009

Today I attended the second annual Happy Tails Dog Walk at Somersett Town Square in Reno.  This event is a benefit for the SPCA of Northern Nevada.  This event featured a live band and vendors representing many area nonprofits and other pet-related … Continue reading →

A lot of times when I’m out in public, I hear people make references to “bad dogs.”  “That dog down the street just won’t stop barking!” or “My friend’s dog tore up his house when he wasn’t home,” or something … Continue reading →

We’ve all heard about the importance of adopting shelter animals rather than buying them from puppy stores or breeders, and I have very strong feelings about this topic in general.  In fact, a few days ago, I was driving behind … Continue reading →

This is the second year I have gone to the Dog Daze of Summer.  The event is held at Idewild Park in Reno, and combines dog-related products and services with nonprofit organizations.  The best part about the event is that … Continue reading →

I love watching animals do extrordinary things, and Halo the dog is no exception!  Check out a video posted on a blog called Dog City I found of Halo showing his stuff.

Volunteering with the Nevada Humane Society has been a tremendously worthwhile experience.  I have been volunteering there since March of this year, and I continue to be impressed by the dedication of both the staff and volunteers within the organization.  The … Continue reading →

From Bob Barker reminding all of us to spay and neuter our pets, to recent commercials featuring celebrities urging us to do the same, it is no secret that spaying and neutering pets is key to curbing the animal overpopulation … Continue reading →

For those of you who own dogs, what better way to get out there and interact with other dog owners than by going to a community fundraising event for one or several of our local non-profits.  These type of events … Continue reading →