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Today was an oh-so-delicious day filled with rich aromas, alluring tastes, and blissful treats. It began early when my mom called to say that our Thanksgiving dinner was ready. Little did she know that I was waiting for her right under her feet. “Oh, you’re right there, you must be hungry,” she said with a giggle. Boy, she wasn’t joking. I was starvinggggg. As family and friends gathered ...

Animal shelters are a positive place to find an animal to take into your life. Shelters provide a safe and temporary home for many dogs (and cats) of all ages and breeds. The shelter works like a homeless shelter, in the sense that it provides essential needs like food, water, shelter, and veterinary care. Although this home is temporary, there are many dogs that ...

Each year in the United States, millions of dogs are killed due to the overpopulation crisis of companion animals (www.petpopulation.org). According to the National Council on Pet Population Study and Policy, approximately six to eight million dogs (and cats) enter animal shelters, and about three-and-half million dogs (and cats) are euthanatized each year (www.petpopulation.org). These figures illustrate a heartbreaking reality for millions of companion animals ...

When I was adopted this past February, I knew that fate brought me and my family together. When I first got to the shelter, I thought I was sure to be adopted quickly. After all, I'm well trained, out of the puppy phase, I know my manners, and I'm excellent with kids. So as nervous and scary as it was going to the shelter, I thought my ...

When my mom says "dog park" I know that this means something really special. As we pull up to the park, I am overwhelmed with delicious smells of dog butts, dog hair, and doggie drool. I love that initial jump out of the car, reaching the fenced gate, and watching all of my new friends greet me with wagging tails and long tongues that nearly touch the ...