We saved the best for last this Friday. There has been some rough dog news around this week and it’s time to turn a corner for the holiday weekend. Let’s kick it off on an extremely high note.
Happy holiday weekend, and thanks for stopping by for this Saturday’s hop. Before we get to it I wanted to share one last video from Hope for Paws that we could not get to yesterday. Chase’s story is brief and powerful, and will leave you with a happy heart. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did, and that you and your dogs have a safe and happy holiday!
As promised, the second video installment from our September rescue of the month. As good as part 1 is, this is even more exciting, and if you were holding out for a great big happy ending you won’t be let down. If you happen across this post from a random link please start here for context and acquaint yourself with Hope for Paws. This powerful, gritty, street level view of rescue work in LA should not be missed by anyone with a soft spot for dogs or an interest in saving them. Continue reading »
 Puppy Expo ExposéKTVI-FOX2now.com in St. Louis ran a recent multi part series on an alleged puppy mill that also owned the store where many of it’s pups were sold. Bonnie and Herman Schindler are said to have approximately 1,000 puppies on the property and a staff of only ten to provide for them – meaning each employee cares for 100 dogs each day. |
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 ERC Study Finds 50% of DC Cab Drivers Avoid Blind Customers With Service DogsIn a report released Wednesday morning, The Equal Rights Center said it conducted 30 tests earlier this year and that in half of the tests, drivers passed a man or woman with a guide dog to pick up a person who did not have a guide dog. |
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 A Dog’s Life: Riding the Bus to Dog Day CampThe yellow school bus makes its rounds, picking up one eager passenger after another en route to day camp. Small legs quickly climb the stairs, heads pop out of bus windows and excitement rises. |
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