I ♥ Pitbulls and Bully breed mixes, don’t you? Helen Keller did; she shared her life with her beloved Pitbull mix, Sir Thomas. Our Gang Little Rascals loved their Pittie, Petey. President Teddy Roosevelt relied on his Pete for a macho image, although Pete was in fact, a lover boy. Both World Wars utilized the brave and loyal Pitbull and General Patton had one of his own. Jessicas Biel and Alba both have beloved Pits, as does Jon Stewart and Rachel Ray. Can all of these smart people be wrong about this breed? No! And, award-winning writer and videographer, Larry Kay,… [Continue Reading]

Trupanion, the medical insurance company for dogs and cats that we love and use, has done something even more wonderful this year, with its fifth Annual Holiday Pet Food Drive. Besting last year’s internal team competition to raise the most food for shelter animals, the brand’s staff pulled together six tons of food they then hand delivered to their home state of Washington’s Seattle Humane Society, Everett Animal Shelter and The Humane Society of Tacoma and Pierce County. The donation came just in time for the Everett Animal Shelter. Their pet food bank was just about dry and they hadn’t… [Continue Reading]

Mimosa and Mai Tai in their crate at Abandoned Pet Rescue Have you ever fostered a dog? This was my first, and I definitely had reservations. We didn’t really have much time to think it through. Why? Here’s my story of how two Chihuahua puppy mill rescues came into my life and took it over in one fell swoop. And…what I learned along the way. Crazy, you might think. But, sometimes, life throws you curveballs and with a bit of luck, you make them into home runs. Most shelters have dog fostering programs, where volunteers fill out an… [Continue Reading]

Photo credit: The Dog Styler   Who’s 11 years old, 3 lbs of sass and packs a major media punch?  That would be the queen bee of the other K clan, Chloe Kardoggian! You might have heard of her. As PeoplePets Instagram reality star to watch, Chloe’s adorable bug eyes and permanently exposed tongue (she only has 2 teeth) have charmed over 70,000 loyal followers. She’s a rescued, senior Chihuahua, a tough breed to place as seniors, and Chloe aims to help change all that. She is driving home the message of adopting seniors, and dispelling the stereotype that Chihuahuas… [Continue Reading]

Mr. March, Danny Pino & Prado (photo courtesy of @CathrineWhite) I couldn’t decide because all of the guys were so hot! That was my dilemma in choosing the photos to accompany this story on the brand, new 2016 Tails of NYC RescueMen calendar. There was the adorable dentist, Adam Shoukry with Sophie, and the sexy veterinary student/model, Anthony Ruffin with Naomi; the handsome actor, Danny Piro with Prado, and the macho, Gregg Avedon with bunnies Emily & Emilia. What all of them have in common (beside being so very good-looking, animals included) is they are all… [Continue Reading]

There are some wonderful shelter and rescue dog stories and I’ve been highlighting sites and platforms I’ve come across recently that I especially love. When I read the new book, Rescue Me, an inspiring book by fellow animal lover/author, Val Silver, I cried. The stories aren’t sad, these are true tales of extraordinary commitment, physical and emotional healing, faith, twists of fate, second chances, and the magical joy that comes from the bond we have with our dogs. I was moved by each and every one of them. Today is giving Tuesday. Shop to give, and share this book with friends. Read on to discover what Rescue Me and the… [Continue Reading]

There’s Annie & Gracie, who adopter Kevin couldn’t live without. And Trusty, abandoned at the shelter for barking too much before he was trained and adopted by the shelter itself. And Lucy and Flash, who became best friends at Pet Orphans and were adopted together into their forever home. There are as many great shelter dog stories as there are shelter dogs. So, do you have a rescue, and what’s their story? Two great destinations to discover and share rescue and shelter dog stories are Positively Woof, a new YouTube channel created  by Larry Kay, of the super popular Facebook page of… [Continue Reading]

  They gave up on Trusty. There are so many reasons dogs end up in shelters, and training is usually at the heart of what could’ve saved them. We love our pets; we wouldn’t abandon them. But, there are many, many people who are overwhelmed by animals they can’t manage and they just don’t know how to make it work. Here’s one shelter dog story I love. Trusty is  perfect example of a nice dog that, with some basic training, has become a good dog citizen. Trusty was lucky. He ended up at Pet Orphans, a wonderful no-kill shelter in… [Continue Reading]