dogs

You see, with dogs, their reactions to our energy and their environment are immediate and very hard to ignore. I thought I had a handle on the atmosphere of our home and the vibe of our family, until Max came along. Soon, I realized we had become a bit complacent, settling for less than calmness and serenity.

We can learn a lot from these selfless heroes, who face danger risking their own lives for the life of another. Once they are successful, they immediately become the same loyal pet as they once were.

My little black cairn terrier, Scottie, was a hit everywhere we went. He resembled Toto, from the Wizard of Oz and had a personality to match. He was friendly with…

Our furry companions bring us great joy through out our lives. It is a beautiful moment to see our dog or cat grow with our children or the delighted eyes…

It is becoming more apparent through mainstream media that there are many inhumane practices in breeding animals to be bought as a loving household pet. Puppy Mills are places where…

At first I wasn’t sure what kind of day Sunday, May 2, 2010 would turn out to be.  It started out pretty cloudy and cool.  The day before we had…

Humans are funny creatures.  When it comes to problem solving, we are programmed to waste a great amount of time and energy focusing on the side-effects rather than go to…

The day was cool and somber as we drove to Uxbridge, Ontario.   Dark clouds hang in a pale blue sky; long stretches of grayish-black fields, littered with rounded golden bails…

Animals are such a gift to humans. They are our teachers, healers and companions.  If we observe their behaviors and habits we can learn so much about living in the…

Swimming is not only fun for your dog…but it also does great things for him. The resistance of water makes your dog work harder to swim than he has to…

When I was asked by very dear friends to give a one-year old shih tzu a home, I had no idea what impact this would have on my life. In…

Most pet owners enjoy getting dogs when they are puppies because this young age allows the owner to learn how their body develops. A puppy will usually whimper when they…