Several years ago, a friend of mine wanted to adopt a specific breed. She reached out to a number of breed-specific rescues who all told her the same thing: Sorry, you don't have a fenced-in yard. So, what did she do? She contacted a reputable breeder in her state and purchased a pup. Did I mention she's a vet tech? And she can bring her dog to work? She's single, owns her own townhouse
Is your dog spoiled?
Cooper: "I guess it depends on your definition of 'spoiled.' Like, yesterday, Lady forgot to move my blanket into the sun spot on the couch in her office so I had to choose between napping in the shade but on the blanket or napping in the sun but on the blanket-less couch. Do you call that spoiled? I. think. not." At first, I thought I wanted to write a lighthearted take on spoiling our pups,
Pets for Christmas: Should you gift a dog or a cat?
I've been researching a post about adoption barriers, and I have a whole huge situation--with footnotes!--coming on that in the new year. For now, though, one thing I've encountered over and over again in my research: Limiting adoptions for the holidays throws up yet another adoption barrier not founded in data. I am fully aware that this isn't a popular opinion, so stick with me, guys, because
The Best Fresh Dog Food Delivery IMO: Health and convenience from The Farmer’s Dog
At an event many years ago, I chatted with someone who was a pretty pet-savvy person. We talked about dog food, and I mentioned adding fresh veggies--carrots, beans, peas, etc.--to the boys' food. She looked aghast. "I don't feed my dogs people food," she said. "I don't want to turn them into beggars." OK, the behavior issue aside, when she said "people food," I couldn't help but wonder: Well,
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