by Arin Logic | Oct 26, 2024 | Senior Dog Care
Cruiser, the 8-year-old American Bully mix, in need of adoption By Kayla Tucker| ktucker@mlive.com MUSKEGON, MI – A dog with a uniquely difficult journey is still waiting for a forever home. Cruiser, an 8-year-old American Bulldog mix, has spent most of his life...
by Arin Logic | Oct 26, 2024 | Senior Dog Care
Chris and Mariesa Hughes are an extraordinary couple with a shared passion that has shaped their lives—rescuing and caring for dogs in need. Their love for animals, particularly rescue dogs, has driven them to open their home and hearts to many dogs who might...
by Arin Logic | Oct 26, 2024 | Senior Dog Care
A dog’s brutally honest adoption description has left social media users in stitches. On Reddit , /u/scarrlet shared a screenshot of an unusually candid advertisement for Merry, a 7-year-old shelter dog described as a "fat little dog whose only joy is...
by Arin Logic | Oct 26, 2024 | Senior Dog Care
Senior dogs in general are known for being a little sassy, and so are Pugs. Putting the two together creates just about the sassiest dog of all time, and their parents cope by making fun of them for it. How else will they get through it?! On Wednesday, October 23rd,...
by Arin Logic | Oct 26, 2024 | Senior Dog Care
Disability Feature From helping with the laundry to providing comfort, assistance dogs are trained to support people with physical disabilities, autism or PTSD. Rising demand has prompted one provider to race to keep up. Jess Harper relies on her mobility assistance...
by Dr. Julie Buzby | Oct 24, 2024 | Common Dog Health Problems, Our Blog: The Buzby Bark
Trigeminal neuritis in dogs (i.e. dropped jaw in dogs) affects a dog’s ability to use the jaw muscles to close the mouth. Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby explains the signs, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis to help clear up some of the mystery surrounding...
by Heather | Oct 22, 2024 | Uncategorized
Jan Shellhammer Board Member Heather Tue, 10/22/2024 – 11:12 Jan started volunteering in the 1990s as an early morning dog-kennel cleaner at the Dumb Friends League’s very large Denver shelter (a memorable, if odorous, experience). She later joined the League’s...
by Heather | Oct 22, 2024 | Uncategorized
Denise Fleck Interim Executive Director Heather Mon, 10/21/2024 – 22:50 Denise Fleck was raised by a Great Dane and has spent her life loving animals. As a dog mom to thirteen amazing canines, she feels there is no greater love than can be found in the adoring...
by Maggie Marton | Oct 21, 2024 | Training
When something startles or scares you, what’s your instinct? Do you flee as fast as your legs will carry you? Do you swing a punch before you can think twice? Or do you scream? These are all instinctive behaviors–and we all have different instinctive responses based...
by Amanda | Oct 18, 2024 | Uncategorized
Barry & Julie In memory of one of the sweetest little dogs we’ve ever met. A gentle and happy little soul. We’re so glad you were able to brighten the lives of Ron and Kate (and your friend Tobey too). Amanda Fri, 10/18/2024 – 14:58 Squirt...
