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Beagles from Spain Get the Best Gift of Their Lives!
Watch NBC’s video of the Beagle Freedom Project. If you love dogs and believe that animals deserve our kindness and care, you will like this story.
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The New Puppy
Even though Ella Rose is one year old now, she’s still considered the new puppy in our house. This girl has tons of energy, and she runs like the wind. The Rosebud requires a three mile walk each morning and … Continue reading
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Dogs Help Students Learn to Read
CNN’s Morning Express blog has a great video about “reading dogs” — actually Reading Education Assistance Dogs. Take a look at Power of Words: ‘Reading Dog’ helps kids’ confidence
Dog Training Tips that Make You Smile
It’s not that easy to train a dog. Even though I’ve learned so much over the last ten years, and even though I know what to do, often I’m overwhelmed or anxious when certain situations arise. That’s why I’m so … Continue reading
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Fourth of July Fireworks
Ella Rosebud, A.K.A. The New Puppy, wasn’t feeling good about hearing the fireworks … so close, so loud. As soon as I put on her Thundershirt, she settled down and went to sleep. This product should be called The Constant … Continue reading
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Sam Simon Co-Created “The Simpsons”
But he created something even better! Check out The Sam Simon Foundation
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Breaking Barriers
Judge-rules-autistic-boys-therapy-dog-can-accompany-him-to-school. Hooray!
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Seems Like All My Friends Love Animals
This is from Marcy Winograd who loves animals and has welcomed many rescue dogs and cats into her home over the years. Marcy is the only congressional candidate I know of who crafted an animal welfare policy as part of … Continue reading
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Mountain Climbing in the Multi-Purpose Room
I watched Bobby, a small boy with red hair and freckles face the wall and slowly make his way around the perimeter of the school’s multi-purpose room. His walk was uneven and jerky as he examined objects in the air, … Continue reading
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Writers and…
Okay, so we’re not just about dogs. We love cats, too. Check out one of our favorite sites Writers and Kitties.
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