Our Sophie My husband and I have been thinking and talking about this for a long time. If I had my druthers, I’d live on a farm with lots of animals. But, living in an apartment in New York City creates certain limitations I can’t deny. With Sophie, Isabel and Lola, adding one more to the mix is probably going to be it. I’ve been reading up on what to consider when adding a second dog to your household, and Dogster.com published one I liked, in addition to another article about how to introduce your current… [Continue Reading]

Andrew & Emmawalking Ren in NYCPhoto credit: Splash News Andrew Garfield is seemingly indestructible as Spider-Man in the trailer for The Amazing Spider-Man 2, but Garfield gushes when he talks about real-life girlfriend and co-star, Emma Stone. After two plus years of dating, they are definitely America’s sweethearts, and they’re also superheroes for dogs. They’re both dog lovers, so it made sense after more than a year of dating, they wanted to expand their family to include a pup. They searched for their perfect dog for awhile, but in a trip to Spot! Los Angeles  rescue,… [Continue Reading]

photo credit: Deviant Art I just love the photo above. There’s an almost sacred, unspoken connection between them that hits me immediately. I chose it because these dogs are regal, deep, loyal and loovvee people.  Shelter Stars is about “Adopt, don’t shop.”  While I’m looking at adoptable dogs from the NYC Animal Care & Control, even though I know better, it still struck me just how many Pit Bulls or Pit-like Bull Terrier mixes are languishing in shelters. Most of the dogs I see in shelter listings are Pitties. They’re beautiful dogs, all ages. I found… [Continue Reading]

Prince Lorenzo & Bellephoto courtesy of Royal Pet Club It starts with a pet who changes your life. For Prince Lorenzo Borghese, of the royal Borghese family and The Bachelor fame, it started with Belle, a black Lab pup gifted to him on his 21st birthday. The “it” I’m referring to is an inspiring journey where he’d witness unspeakable abuses and be a part of soul-stirring happy endings; a journey that would require him to roll up his sleeves and get into the trenches to fight for something he believed in. The battlegrounds were animal abuse, kill… [Continue Reading]

Affiliate Links Sophie in her pretty in pink Harness Lead As someone who appreciates fashion for both the two-legged and four-legged kind, we have several different collars, leashes and harnesses for Sophie. But, what if you could have a good-looking harness and leash in one, that would take your dog from puppy through it’s life, gently reduce pulling and be escape proof? That was intriguing. Lisa Flynn, creator of the Harness Lead, explained and demonstrated the product for me at a Made in the USA retail expo in NYC… [Continue Reading]

Jill & her happy broodphoto courtesy ofGetty Images If the Oscars and Westminster bred and had a baby, it would be Best in Shelter, the new awards program focusing on shelter animals with the message of “Adopt Don’t Shop.” The brainchild of NBC award-winning animal advocate and best-selling author,  Jill Rappaport, in conjunction with the ASPCA, Best in Shelter is a television prime-time special showcasing adoptable pets from shelters in the top 10 markets across the U.S. It’s about time!  And, it won’t all be fluffy puppies and kittens, who we know are adorable and we love. Jill knows… [Continue Reading]

Affiliate Links JJ, the inspiration I just turned the last page on a charming new children’s book called JJ THE AMERICAN STREET DOG And How He Came To Live In Our House. Written by Certified Humane Education Specialist, Diane Rose-Solomon, and illustrated by graphic designer/illustrator, Rachel Cellinese, JJ is a street dog story that illuminates the important message of rescue and adoption. Winner of the Mom’s Choice Award and critically acclaimed, the book is written for children ages 5-9 years old. JJ The American Street Dog… [Continue Reading]

The Olate Dogs -America’s Got Talent Grand Prize Winners 2012; photo courtesy Wire Image When it comes to dog rescue, I’ve often heard the question, “Who rescues who?” Pets bring so much to our lives that I don’t think there is an answer, except to say we rescue each other. I was fortunate to be invited to a sneak preview of a very special short film called Le Sauvetage (The Rescue) at Global Pet Expo last week. The film features The Olate Dogs, who won America’s Got Talent in 2012. The natural pet food company, Halo, Purely… [Continue Reading]