dogs

I barely get a break once I get home from work.  My Schnauzer Bauer wants to play constantly.  But, I noticed that whenever a dog (or any animal for that matter) comes on TV, he immediately drops what he's doing and is engaged.  The light bulb went off in my head and off to the store we went to buy a copy of the Homeward Bound movie!  Did it work?

As the holidays draw near, we begin to think about end-of-the-year tasks that need to be completed (like getting info together to file for taxes)!  One thing we overlook is licensing our pets. I lived in the country most of my life, so moving to Duluth was a culture shock where pets are concerned.  My dog is now on a leash in the yard for safety concerns, his and that of people passing by.  If you

Tails of Northland canines are wagging!  There's a new park in town just for them! (Human's welcome too, somebody has to drive!)  It took over 500 hours of volunteer's service to make the new dog park a reality. My Schnauzer Bauer and I personally thank those volunteers.

Border collies are very smart dogs, and this is definitely true about Carbon.  We had a chance to talk with Jenny from Animal Allies and she describes this 2 1/2 year old dog as a wonderful pet looking for a good home.

You've heard of Spider-Man, but let us now introduce you to Spider-Dog.

A video gone viral shows Animal Control dramatically breaking a window to rescue a dog that was locked in a hot car for at least 35 minutes.

Enjoy 66 seconds of video where we see dogs enjoying their bath time.

Great news in the story of a dog being found Monday with her front paws zip tied in the backyard of a Duluth firefighter.  After a checkup with a vet, Molly was found to be in good overall health.

We talked with Stephanie from Animal Allies today about some upcoming fundraising events, and also we talked a little about Xippy!

It seems like every day we discover yet another reason to reaffirm the awesomeness of our four-legged friends. For one thing, dogs are super troopers when it comes to our embarrassing Facebook antics.

Most people that are looking to add a pet to their family usually think of puppies and kittens.  With that comes a lot of learning, and a lot of patience.   A lot of times it may be appropriate to adopt a senior pet.  They've learned the ropes, they've calmed down, and they are looking for a loving home for their golden years.

Every year I am grateful for people that come into my life, the ability to attend amazing events and that I have the opportunity for a little downtime and fun with my family. It's hard to narrow them down to just five, but as I look back at 2013 these are some of my favorites.  Even the simplest of time spent with family should be considered a highlight.  Hopefully this blog helps you ponder your