Category: Thoughts on Dogs

Pros & Cons of Small and Medium to Large Dogs There are over 360 officially recognized dog breeds on Earth according to the World Canine Organization and a huge variety of heights and weights can be found among them. With the pint-sized Yorkshire Terrier, affectionately known as the Yorkie, weighing in at as little as […]

With the help of Deaf Dogs of Oregon, we’ll help you get a feel for the ins and outs, as well as the rewards and challenges, that come with adopting a deaf dog.

Bringing home a shelter dog is an exciting and wonderful time. You’ve just saved a life and you are about to embark on a wonderful adventure with your new best friend. Almost all shelter dogs need some training, which is probably first on your to do list. That is a fantastic start. But your excitement […]

We’re thrilled to have guest contributor, Kristina Lotz, tell us her story and plans to help hard to place dogs… everywhere!

What do you do if you think your companion animal swallowed something toxic or accidentally ate something you dropped from your purse?

Sometimes, a dog isn’t just a dog. An artist from the time she could pick up a crayon, my 23 year old daughter Sara has always had a mind full of life, light and fantasy. She also has what’s been termed a significant case of GAD (Generalized Anxiety Disorder) that gets in her way of […]

Since the 1700’s, animals have aided in the rehabilitation of the mentally ill and emotionally troubled persons. Most recently, we’ve been seeing more and more stories of service animals visiting courtrooms to support victims of traumatic and violent crimes. According to an article provided by the American Bar Association, studies have shown that even the […]