A lot of shelter dogs have been dealt a tough hand in life and, as they’re sitting in their kennels looking for a new home, may not always be in tip top shape. However, that doesn’t mean that will always be the case…it just means you might have to take a little extra time with …
I want to go to our local shelter to get a dog; I’m looking for an older adolescent that’s active but not too active. What suggestions do you have for picking the right dog? I’m afraid I’m going to be overwhelmed at the shelter! Before actually going to a shelter to pick out a dog, …
My 15-year-old dog passed away a month ago and my 1-year-old dog is depressed and lonely. I’d like to get another dog but wondered how long you suggest we wait? I am sure your one-year-old regarded the fifteen-year-old as a “parent” figure as well as a best friend and family member. Animals grieve a loss …
Consider visiting your local animal shelter the next time you’re ready to increase your canine family. At shelters you’ll find all types of dogs, from purebreds to mixed breeds, puppies and young dogs to adults and seniors. They’re all just waiting for a home. Some potential dog owners are cautious about shelter dogs because of …
On July 25 we attended a special War Dogs program in Fredericksburg, Texas, an event that featured a demonstration by military dogs from San Antonio’s Lackland Air Force Base. The bases’s Department of Defense Military Working Dogs School trains all the dogs used by the DOD as well as agencies like TSA. Not all of …