The man who put Nelly on a chain and then forgot to feed her and 105+ other dogs pleaded guilty to five counts of animal cruelty and was sentenced to 90 days in jail this week. That’s just about one day behind bars for every dog that died.
Bogey is a hard-headed little terrier-poodle mix, and needed to be an only dog. He was one of my pet sitting clients dogs. He found a new home and it appears, from this picture, that he has landed…
You’ve probably heard about Jim Gorant’s new book ‘The Lost Dogs,’ based on his exploration of the Vick case. We had the good fortune to read an early copy and are very happy to report that it’s a gem of a book that deserves a place on every dog owner’s bookshelf. Some have asked if BADRAP was featured in the book, and the answer is Yes – along with a fascinating line-up of characters who you may not have heard of but who played a significant role in ensuring that an infamous abuser was brought to justice and his war-torn victims were not forgotten.
In this slideshow, the nuts and bolts of building safe, humane communities through dog owner support efforts. In other words …
I have neglected my blog the past few weeks, but I have a good excuse. I am writing a book and it is due to the publisher on September 1st. Needless to say, that is my writing priority these days….
It was a crazy busy weekend in our corners with a Shots Fair in East Oakland, packed Pit Ed classes, and several celebrated out of towners who came to help us do some work and – finally – to be reunited with a few special dog friends that they haven’t seen in years.
Sometimes dog work brings on dark days that are hard to shake. There are so many things to keep a tough skin about that it’s easy to get caught off guard. This past week has been particularly difficult, even with our best teflon….
This is a story about a pony that loves children. Her name is Honey. She wear a pink halter and a pink saddle pad, and loves to take little girls for a ride. The little girls brush Honey’s pretty…
