Improve your health – get a dog
By Karen A. Soukiasian They don’t call dogs “man’s best friend” for no reason. Dogs have provided humans with loyalty, gratitude, love and companionship for centuries. They are non-judgmental. They gratefully accept anything we give. In return, they provide many of us, with just what we need to make our day perfect…a wagging tail to… Read the rest »
Use Petfinder.com to find your next pup
By Tiana Nelson Lately I’ve had a lot of friends reach out to me and ask me how they can find the animal they are looking for in a shelter. True, with hundreds of shelters, breed rescues and foster programs in Colorado (and most communities), it can be hard to know where to start. And… Read the rest »
Help your older dog adjust to a new companion
By Karen A. Soukiasian Odds are, eventually older dogs will accept a new, younger dog. However, some will not make joining their pack easy for the newbie! As far as the older dog is concerned, the new puppy or dog must learn and earn their place in the pack. In this scenario, many older dogs… Read the rest »
Help rescues and shelters find new homes for abandoned dogs
By Karen A. Soukiasian These are tough economic times. Many are struggling to make ends meet. Unfortunately, often the first things to go are the family pets. Today, more than ever, shelters are bursting at the seams with unwanted animals. Some are surrendered. Others are abandoned; found tied to trees in backyards, chained to picnic… Read the rest »
Mutts illustrate the best in dog breeds
By Karen A. Soukiasian Depending on where you live, there are a number of fascinating names for them. Here in the U.S. we refer to them as mutts, Heinz 57, Sooners, mongrels, hounds or tykes. In Hawaii, they are known as Poi Dogs. Country folks in the South, call them feists or curs. In Newfoundland… Read the rest »
