There is so much sadness to see when you go to an animal shelter. As an animal lover, it breaks my heart to see all the sad faces in kennels and cages just waiting for their forever homes. All the pets have the same longing and hopeful look in their eyes when you walk by […]
It is incredible what a forever home can do for a dog. When we first met our dog Bonita at the shelter, she was this morose-looking little black thing sitting at the back of her kennel. When my mom and I stopped in front of her kennel to get a better look, she came over […]
There is something quite powerful that we can learn from our dogs, and that is the lesson of persistence. Dogs are quite persistent animals. How many times have we been trying to unwind on the sofa after a long day at work only to have a little furry body beside us persistently demanding we give […]
Sometimes we all have a calling to fulfill in life. For some people that call involves helping animals. As animal lovers ourselves, we probably are inclined to help animals in our own way ourselves. I will often give money to different animal charities, and when I do acquire a pet, I always adopt and refuse […]
Sheepdogs are quite clever animals. Prior to moving to Ireland, I spent a summer semester doing a study abroad course. In between classes, I did manage to fit in some pretty cool activities. One of the things that I remember was the Ring of Kerry tour that I did with my classmates. The southwest of […]
For most pet owners, the last several months of quarantine have been spent together at home with their pets. For many that has been a godsend, since animals do wonders to bolster your mental health. It’s nearly impossible to have a bad day when you’re constantly surrounded by the love of a dog. Unfortunately, not […]
How many animal friendships have we seen that just melt our hearts? Probably a lot. The internet is full of cute interspecies relationships that definitely challenge our perception that humans are the only ones capable of showing compassion and inclusion of others. But our animals are quite capable of forming meaningful bonds as well – […]
When your dog won’t listen to your commands, it can be frustrating — and it can also be dangerous. After all, this kind of communication can help keep your dog out of trouble, preventing him from running out into a busy street or eating something he shouldn’t. It can also help keep you sane by […]
If your dog hates bath time, it’s likely you do, too. It may be hard to imagine that you could turn it around and start viewing a bath as a time for bonding instead, but it is possible! The key is to have a strategy for the change. Here Are Some Tips for Developing Your […]
Anastasia Pagonis was only 14 when she began to lose her vision completely out of the blue. It was not known what was causing it. Besides being a pretty scary time, this vision loss came as an extra blow to the young girl because she’d always been so active. As her father, Peter Pagonis, stated […]
