Archive for July 2010
Split Custody of Dog Ordered in Maryland Divorce Case
This subject always fascinates me, but not for the reasons you may think. What surprises me is that so many non-dog people think we are crazy to fight for our furry friends when a relationship goes south. I do struggle with the following: there could emerge a sort of standard 50/50 arrangement that judges use by default – especially in certain states. But say you enter a marriage with a dog you’ve had for years, and that marriage fails after only a couple of years. A 50/50 split would not seem fair. Read more
The Saturday Pet Blogger Hop
Indeed she is. 
Another predictable thing? Some great reading for your weekend. If this is your first visit, congrats! You’ve found the right place to connect with other pet lovers. Whether you are a seasoned blogger, one who loves reading pet blogs, or if you’re just thinking about starting your own blog – there is definitely something here for you. Acquaint yourself and enjoy – this is your resource, so use it as you see fit! Of course, you have to follow the rules, so let’s get to that…
Full hop details are here, and I’ll summarize again below. Get those links in and have fun. Read more
New Orleans residents come together to rescue drowning Pit Bull
I’d guess that many of us have been involved in a situation like this at some point. It’s wonderful to see what a little collective effort can amount to.
A dozen or so New Orleans residents gathered Tuesday to save a Pit Bull from drowning in the 17th Street canal. The panicked dog kept changing direction and swimming for miles in either direction, but could not find a way to safety. “She was so just thankful and sweet. She was shivering. I don’t know if it was from being so tired or what, or cold. So we just held her. We tried to give her food, which she didn’t want. She was just in shock,” described Michelle Ingram of Zeus’ Place, the rescue that will eventually adopt out the rescued pooch. Read more
Homecoming: Soldier and War Dogs Reunited
For my money, this is the feel good story of the week. I’m grinning too much to add anything useful. Enjoy. Read more
Handicapped Shelter Dog Gets New Wheels
10 month old Pekingese pup Maxtor was hit by a car in Springfield Massachusetts last week. The accident left him paralyzed and unable to use his hind legs. T.J. O’Connor Adoption Center employees found a pair of wheels in storage and fashioned a wheelchair for the injured pooch, giving him a second chance at life. Read more
More Beautiful #4
I’m going to keep finding these and bringing them back ten at a time to share until you tire of them – I know I never will. As always, click on a pic to find your way to the source.
Reunions: Lost Dog Missing for Five Years Returned to Family
Five years after he disappeared without a trace, a San Diego dog has found his way home.
Scott Alix lost his dog five years ago and always hoped to find Mikey Brown, his terrier mix, one day. That day came last month when he received a call from the San Diego Humane Society telling him that his dog had been located. Read more
Wordless Wednesday 77
A fox in the hen house… Read more
Star Power
A certain hound gets a swollen head after Alyssa Milano tweets about him. Read more
Rescue of the Month: Rocky Ridge Refuge
What do you want to be when you grow up?
I want to be Janice Wolf. Wait, allow me to clarify: I’m not headed off to Switzerland for any special surgeries (my wife is probably breathing a sigh of relief) but I want to be Janice Wolf in spirit. And as you will see, she possesses an abundance of the kind of spirit and passion that makes many of us stop to reevaluate our chosen path(s) in life. I would love to be able to say that I have made the brave, selfless choices she has for herself and her animals. I cannot, and few that I know may claim to make the kind of difference that Janice Wolf does for animals in need, around the clock, every day, week and month of the year. Read more
Bag Lunch
Free to a good home: Friday’s lunch.
There are all sorts of interesting side effects that come with a year of sleep deprivation, side effects such as constantly feeling tired, fuzzy and distracted. Rising is a bit of a struggle, and I’ve often joked that I am not fully awake until my tires roll out of the driveway and touch the street in front of our house. Last week offered me the opportunity to put that statement to the test. Read more
Dancing for Dinner
This dog has put more smiles on my face than anything I’ve seen all day. And you think your dog loves its food? Hang in there until the end – the finale rocks. Read more
