Types de chiens

04/16/2025

Lost my boy today, 7 years old. I'm broken and hurting so bad. 😭😭

04/16/2025

A neglected stray dog lived by the garbage dump, skeletal like a bat, no one willing to come near.

04/15/2025

02/19/2025

To Whoever Gets My Dog:
Well, I can't say that I'm happy you're reading this, a letter I told the shelter could only be opened by Reggie's new owner. I'm not even happy writing it. If you're reading this, it means I just got back from my last car ride with my Lab after dropping him off at the shelter. He knew something was different. I have packed up his pad and toys before and set them by the back door before a trip, but this time... it's like he knew something was wrong. And something is wrong ... which is why I have to go to try to make it right.
So let me tell you about my Lab in the hopes that it will help you bond with him and he with you.
First, he loves tennis balls. the more the merrier. Sometimes I think he's part squirrel, the way he hoardes them. He usually always has two in his mouth, and he tries to get a third in there. Hasn't done it yet. Doesn't matter where you throw them, he'll bound after it, so be careful - really don't do it by any roads. I made that mistake once, and it almost cost him dearly.
Next, commands. Maybe the shelter staff already told you, but I'll go over them again: Reggie knows the obvious ones-"sit," "stay," "come," "heel." He knows hand signals: "back" to turn around and go back when you put your hand straight up; and "over" if you put your hand out right or left. "Shake" for shaking water off, and "paw" for a high-five. He does "down" when he feels like lying down - I bet you could work on that with him some more. He knows "ball" and "food" and "bone" and "treat" like nobody's business. I trained Reggie with small food treats. Nothing opens his ears like little pieces of hot dog.
Feeding schedule: twice a day, once about seven in the morning, and again at six in the evening. Regular store-bought stuff; the shelter has the brand.
He's up on his shots. Call the clinic on 9th Street and update his info with yours; they'll make sure to send you reminders for when he's due. Be forewarned: Reggie hates the vet. Good luck getting him in the car -I don't know how he knows when it's time to go to the vet, but he knows.
Finally, give him some time. I've never been married, so it's only been Reggie and me for his whole life. He's gone everywhere with me, so please include him on your daily car rides if you can. He sits well in the backseat, and he doesn't bark or complain. He just loves to be around people, and me most especially.
Which means that this transition is going to be hard, with him going to live with someone new.
And that's why I need to share one more bit of info with you...
His name's not Reggie.

02/15/2025

Forcing your dog into the situations that cause him to feel uncomfortable or stressed. This is called "flooding".
You're proverbially, "throwing your dog into the deep end" with something overwhelming to them and expecting them to "get over it"; when in reality, this will send them into a state of survival and likely cause much more harm than good.

02/14/2025

And Missy, his loving chihuahua watched it all from the front window, barking as the ambulance came and took him away. That night, and for any nights after, she stood by the front door or curled up in his favorite chair, just crying and whining.

02/13/2025

Our beloved family dog Jacque (jack) was sadly put to sleep today. was the best mummy ever to him and is very sad but his health deteriorated due to his diabetes and blindness. May he rip

02/08/2025

Hachikō (ハチ公, November 10, 1923 – March 8, 1935) was a Japanese Akita dog remembered for his remarkable loyalty to his owner, Hidesaburō Ueno, for whom he continued to wait for over nine years following Ueno's death. Faithfully waiting for the return of his deceased owner for more than nine years until his death.

02/03/2025

URGENT FOSTER HOME NEEDED FOR LANA!!!
"THE SADDEST DOG IN THE WORLD"
Our sweet Lana has been returned. We rescued Lana as a tiny puppy, from a horrible place when she was just the size of your hand....