Update: The bill to ban the sale of puppy mill dogs in California passed. Governor Jerry Brown signed the bill on Friday, October 13. California may become the first state to ban the sale of puppy mill dogs in pet stores. The bill, AB 485, … [Read more...]
New Delaware Law Prohibits Breed Specific Legislation
I'm doing the happy dance today because Delaware just passed a law that prohibits breed specific legislation. The new law prohibits cities and counties in Delaware from enacting discriminatory laws against specific dog breeds. From now on the act … [Read more...]
69 Michigan Shelters to Waive Pet Adoption Fees on April 29
Looking to adopt a new dog or cat? Well mark your calendar for April 29, where 69 Michigan shelters will be waiving their pet adoption fees during the Empty the Shelters Event. On Saturday April 29, the Bissell Pet Foundation will be paying the … [Read more...]
9% of Dogs in Texas Found to Carry Kissing Bug Disease
Have you heard of Kissing Bug Disease? Known officially as Chagas Disease it's transmitted through nocturnal insects known as Kissing Bugs. Chagas disease has infected millions of people in Central America, Mexico, and South America has made it's … [Read more...]
Help Save Diggy: The Ridiculousness of Breed Specific Legislation
Breed specific legislation has never been shown to work. It has no basis in science, and it doesn't help to make communities safer. The only thing it does is create more obstacles for dogs that look a certain way. Breed specific legislation … [Read more...]
PTSD Service Dog Clinical Research Underway
UPDATED - Originally published in June of 2014. Many new updates including the addition of Purdue Universities clinical research trials. I hope to shed some light on why there's confusion regarding the rights of PTSD service dogs - and why they're … [Read more...]
A Tragic Reminder – Please Microchip Your Pets
I know getting a microchip for your pets isn't sexy, and it's probably not on your list of things to do today; but when accidents happen it really can help save your pets life. The Tragic Story of Baylee Last week Laurie Lambeth's 11 year old … [Read more...]
Dog Shot By Owner Adopted By Vet Who Saved Her
Dog Shot By Owner Gets New Home With Vet Who Saved Her On August 21 the Montgomery Police Department in Wheaton, Maryland responded to a call about a dog that had been shot. When they arrived the found Ruby, a 9 month old Boxer mix who had gunshot … [Read more...]
Dog Thrown From Moving Car Reunited With Her Family
Dog Thrown From Moving Car Struck By Another Vehicle Authorities in New Jersey are seeking any information following an incident that occurred on Saturday afternoon on New Jersey's Garden State Parkway. A dog was thrown from a moving car and then … [Read more...]
Family Creates Bucket List For Dog
Family Creates Bucket List For Dog With Cancer A Littleton Colorado family has created a 'bucket list' for their beloved dog Marsha; a 5-year-old American bulldog mix that has been diagnosed with stage 3 skin cancer. Judy Jaros … [Read more...]