Archive for the '4 Luv of Dog' Category
What if I brought homeless dogs to random places throughout the day?
A dog in a coffee shop. A dog at an outdoor restaurant. A dog in the entryway to Target. A dog at a playground.
When people see a dog in an unsuspecting place, they pay attention to it. And you ...
Yesterday was the first bike ride of the season for my mutt and I (finally). We picked right up as though we hadn’t missed a day. I went slowly of course, barely above our running pace so Ace didn’t have to break into a run. When we got to a park I let him off leash and allowed him to sprint after me if he wanted. He took on my challenge and raced across the field remaining at my side no matter how fast I ...
It is so much fun living with a puppy despite all the trouble. I look at this little foster pup named Sammi and I can’t be mad at her no matter what she does. My 3-year-old lab mix Ace actually seems mature for once, although he is enjoying all the extra toys around the house, playtime and more walks. He has already destroyed two of Sammi’s new toys.
Sammi is a great dog. I can’t believe she ended u ...
Note: This is a guest post by Radha Deep. Radha maintains the web site Dog Care Reviews, which contains dog-related information such as handy tips for dog care. Radha has also written several e-books on dog breeds. Check out her previous guest post on That Mutt, Euthanasia and dogs.
Why should you adopt a senior dog when there are all those adorable puppies to choose from? Well, there are several reasons that make ad ...
I decided I’m ready to foster a dog again. More accurately, Josh didn’t say no this time when I showed him a photo of a petite “lab mix” described as “friendly with all.”
She must be cat friendly, I said.
We agreed to take Sammi next Monday. She needs to be transported to Fargo from an out of town shelter. She might even be adopted or taken in by a closer foster home before she get ...
This pitbull got adopted!
Congratulations Vixen! We wish you the best luck with your new family. We’ll miss you!
It’s worth it to foster a dog.
There are many reasons to foster a dog, but one reason I failed to mention is the most rewarding part of all: You get to see that dog find a new home.
Vixen absolutely loved her new family from the moment she met them. She was a different dog, and right away, I ...
It’s been interesting living with a dominant pitbull. I’m used to my mutt Ace – a.k.a. the boy who pees like a girl and lets cats corner him. I always stress how important it is for me to be a leader to Ace, but it’s even more important to be a leader to Vixen, our foster dog.
In the last two weeks, Vixen and Ace have gotten into some minor scuffles. That’s to be expected. Vixen was st ...
Before agreeing to foster Vixen, I was informed about her issues with being in a kennel and left home alone. I know that in order to increase her chances of finding a permanent home soon, I need to work with her on kennel training.
If more people would train their puppies to stay in a kennel, a lot of behavioral issues would be prevented from the start. Many people make the mistake of letting their dogs have too mu ...
This is Vixen, the pitbull we are fostering. Animal rescue programs often have limited space for dogs and depend on volunteers to provide temporary homes.
Many of my posts will now be about Vixen and my attempts to improve her training and behavior in the process of finding her a home. I hope I encourage you to foster a dog, adopt a homeless dog and maybe even welcome Vixen into your family. She really is a sweet, ...
Sasha the shepherd mix would really like to find a home in 2009. 08/09/09 update: Sasha needs a foster home or a forever home.
Perhaps you are looking for a dog to adopt after the holidays. Sasha is a unique dog waiting for that perfect person, and maybe you are the one. Just look at how cute she is, a classic mutt full of personality.
2008 was not the best year for this dog. She lived in at least three homes and has ...
