The Household Chronicles: TV, Parrots, and Cultural Quirks
I like to have a TV droning in the background while I write and work. It affords a measure of company beyond the dogs. All...
Those Amazing K9s—Heroes at Work, Friends at Home
I think most know that the collaboration between humans and animals, in this case, police dogs, is crucial in maintaining public safety. These guys,...
My Amazon Addiction: When I Accidentally Ordered a Chocolate Lab Instead of a Chocolate Bar
We've all been there. It's midnight, you're cozily ensconced in your favorite PJs, and you tell yourself, "Just one more click, one more purchase." But...
Walking the Dogs: A Sad Sunday Adventure
It was Sunday—a day that seemed to come back around with an almost startling frequency. After all, wasn’t it just Sunday? Anyway, I am fond...
Unhealthy Air Sucks For Us and Our Dogs
We’re living in a different world these days. The latest air quality alerts have affected you and me [as an old guy] and dog lover....
Why Everybody Should Have A Cat Or Maybe Eight Cats
In 1986, my otherwise highly intelligent girlfriend asked me to move in with her. Within days I said I wanted us to get a dog.
Don’t abandon your pets-You are their lives
Every day thousands of pets are abandoned, and every day thousands are euthanized. Please read this and think before you consider doing something rash with your pet….
Critter Talk: When cats pee out of the box
When faced with a cat that is peeing outside of the litter box, the first thing many owners think is “bad cat.” They should think again. Read the full article.
Dog Mourns Navy SEAL death
Hawkeye’s dedication to his dad was so deep, he stood guard at the casket of his dad, Navy SEAL Jon Tumilson, who died in Afghanistan, during the entire service.
Dog thefts triple-Tips on prevention
Getting home in the afternoon to find your home ransacked would be distressing enough but to find your beloved pets stolen would be heart breaking indeed. Read more…
Update: Teen Killed Trying to Save Dog: What You Can Do
A few days ago, MMA reported on the story of a teen killed while trying to save her dog. Read the story for information on what you can do in her memory.
Dreamworks artist beats puppy to death
A Dreamworks animator beat a puppy to death for reasons yet to be revealed. Read this shocking story.
Rest in peace Leo
Anyone that knows German shepherds, knows that they live for their job. A shepherd named Leo took it upon himself to be a guide to his blind friend, Ellie – a King Charles Spaniel.
Iran’s latest enemy: DOGS!
At some point us non-believers get saturated with religious clap-trap and cultural norms that are defined by the same silliness. Now, Iran, a country with enough problems has decided the real enemy is, not Israel, but the dog. Yes! The dog! Read this crazy but sad tale.