Archive for September 2010
Psychiatric Service Dogs
Ohio psychotherapist Jane Miller is using four-legged medicine to help treat veterans suffering from post traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD. Miller is a licensed Clinical Social Worker and dog trainer, and she’s putting her skills to work helping veterans cope with the the psychological aftermath of war. Read more
Escalator Escapades
A sweet and brief 22 second giggle. Read more
Wordless Wednesday 86
Stare down… Read more
Help Needed for Washington Dog Trapped in Basement for Months
It’s been one of those weeks. There is another pending abandoned dog case that could use a little public outcry in order to convince local officials to step in. According to neighbors, a Shoreline, Washington woman left this dog behind two months ago. Read more
Jesse the JRT’s Amazing Dog Tricks
A double feature worth bookmarking and returning to if you’re short on time. Heather Brook and her dog Jesse are a thrill to observe. Read more
Caught on Camera: The Wrong Way to Surrender Animals
The Walker County Humane Society recently released this troubling video. There is no shortage of news about pets being surrendered in these tough economic times, and it’s understandable that some feel the need to give up animals for their own good. That said, this is absolutely the wrong way to go about it. Read more
Welcome to the Dog Room (Reality TV)
We have lights, camera – and if you’re lucky…action! That’s right, as of today Life With Dogs will be broadcasting live from the dog room. Read more
Love Story: Bernardo & Cleo
A thing of beauty…animals in love. Read more
Dog Door Disorder
This silly classic is too cute, and needs to be included in the video archives here. Read more
The Saturday Pet Blogger Hop/The Compassion Revolution
Katherine Heigl has six dogs of her own, so it’s no secret that she’s a dog lover, but it was still surprising to see that she donated $1 million to an initiative aimed at reducing shelter euthanization rates in the LA area through public outreach for spay and neuter programs. Read more
Puppy Workout Regimen Video
This gem from DDRTX.org made my Friday morning. We’ve donated far too much furniture to puppy teeth, so another little one is not in our future – but this is a great way to get a dose of puppy fun without the cleanup! Read more
Maryland Residents Outraged Over Sentencing of Dog Abuser
BALTIMORE – Local animal advocates are up in arms over the sentencing of a man accused of beating his dog to death with a plastic pipe. Read more
