Monthly Archives: October 2009

As readers of this blog know, I am a huge proponent of adopting animals from rescue organizations rather than buying them from breeders or puppy stores.  I have had such a great experience with adopting my own dog for many reasons, … Continue reading →

Most responsible dog owners are aware of a handful of common human foods that can cause health problems for their dogs, but many people are not aware that the list of toxic foods is rather large.  Many common food items that are … Continue reading →

Last month, the Reno Gazette Journal and the Nevada Humane Society held a story-writing contest to highlight black pets.  Black animals, for whatever reason, are adopted out of shelters at a much smaller rate than other animals, so this contest … Continue reading →

Despite the tragedy of the suffering and deaths of many dogs involved in the Michael Vick case, it brought to light this very serious issue that was previously overlooked.  These dogs suffered in the hopes that knowledge of these practices will increase actions that should be … Continue reading →

The dog park at Rancho San Rafael Park in Reno is a great place to bring your 4-legged friends.  It is the most spacious dog park in Reno, with many acres of open space for your dog to run around … Continue reading →

Halloween is a time when we all see, hear, and experience the unfamiliar.  The difference with pets, though, is that they don’t understand the difference between fantasy and reality, and the Halloween experience may prove extremely distressing to them, causing … Continue reading →

This video was created by a dog trainer, and even though it’s hilarious, it probably took a lot of time and effort on both the parts of the trainer and the dog.  Anyway, enjoy the early Halloween spirit!

As foreclosure rates continue to rise throughout the Unites States and particularly in Nevada, more and more pets are falling victim to the downturn in the real estate market.  Economists have not predicted an upturn in the economy for at least another … Continue reading →

I have been doing some research on the new laws that were just passed regarding some specific animal welfare issues, and I am pleased to see the public’s passion over the quality of life for these animals.  The first law concerns tethering.  Legally, dogs are … Continue reading →

Sometimes the very lives of shelter animals have to do with how well the nonprofits that represent them advertise their services.  It is not new knowledge that animal shelters inhabit every major city in the country, but just how do these shelters … Continue reading →