November 2009
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By Lindsay Stordahl on November 26, 2009
Thank you, Ace … I’m glad I was patient enough to wait two months to find you, the “perfect” dog for me. I’m not sure I could do that today, now that I’m involved (obsessed) with rescue dogs. I have about five picked out I would adopt in an instant if I could. I’m thankful you [...]
Posted in Memoirs | Tagged Ace, Scout |
By Lindsay Stordahl on November 24, 2009
A Jack Russell terrier type dog (not pictured) was euthanized in a local pound last week because of his extremely aggressive behavior, according to 4LuvofDog.com, a Fargo dog rescue. Because of the dog’s aggression, he was considered by the pound to be ”unadoptable.” My immediate reaction was shock. Was there really no one in the area [...]
Posted in Dog behavior | Tagged 4 Luv of Dog Rescue |
By Lindsay Stordahl on November 17, 2009
Elli the Pomeranian mix was adopted last week, but I have more to say about small dog training. In addition to exercise, small dogs need training. If I won’t tolerate the behavior from a lab-sized dog, I won’t tolerate it from a Pomeranian. When I adopted my mutt Ace, he was immediately expected to follow [...]
Posted in Dog behavior, Dog training | Tagged Elli |
By Lindsay Stordahl on November 16, 2009
Just one more reason to foster a dog: My most recent foster dog Elli was adopted last week. For those of you (like me) who have a constant desire to adopt animals for the temporary thrill of acquiring something new, fostering is a great option. By the time the excitement of bringing Elli into our [...]
Posted in Dog adoption | Tagged 4 Luv of Dog Rescue, Elli |
By Lindsay Stordahl on November 11, 2009
We love black dogs and cats on this blog! I asked readers to send me their pictures of black dogs or cats or pictures of black pets up for adoption. If you want to include your pet in this post, email a photo to Lindsay@thatmutt.com, and I’ll add your dog or cat. If you know someone [...]
Posted in Dog adoption |
By Lindsay Stordahl on November 9, 2009
Note: This is a guest post from Heartworm-Medicine.info, a site that offers heartworm pills at an affordable price and with no prescription. Many more dog owners choose to give their dogs heartworm treatment. Whether this is because of the rise in mosquito numbers or a more widespread concern over the effects of adult heartworms on dogs, [...]
Posted in Dog health |
By Lindsay Stordahl on November 5, 2009
Note: This is a guest post by Kathleen Chamberlin. Kathleen is the author of “Marcy Mary: The Memoirs of a Dachshund-American Princess, The Early Years.” The book is about the adventures of a dachshund puppy adopted by a suburban family. You can learn more about Kathleen and her book at http://marcymary.com. The loss of a loved one [...]
Posted in Dog health |
By Lindsay Stordahl on November 2, 2009
My current foster dog is a tan Pomeranian mix I named Elli. I can’t tell you how cute and sweet she is. She wants to be with me at all times, and she will be a great companion for the right person. Elli gets along with my mutt Ace, and she does not bother my [...]
Posted in Dog behavior, Dog exercise | Tagged 4 Luv of Dog Rescue, Elli |
