I wouldn’t have thought so, with the cramped conditions, but from what I’ve read, there were dogs and some other livestock on the Mayflower. There are no reports that the Pilgrims brought any large livestock animals with them on the Mayflower.  But at least two dogs are known to have participated in the settling of Plymouth. [...]

It’s not something that anyone likes to think about… It brings tears to my eyes to think about Madison or Baxter getting lost. I never let them out of my sight whether they or on the leash of off running at the dog park. It breaks my heart when I am walking around the neighborhood with my [...]

Humans benefit from music from enjoyment to using it to calm nerves and even reduce heart rates. Research supports that it can also affects dogs. Hundreds of boarding kennels, animal hospitals, rescue shelters, and dog owners, have taken notice, using music to calm animals. So of course, people are making a business out of “pet-friendly” [...]

Actress and animal lover  Betty White, will grace the stage of the Beverly Hilton at the inaugural American Humane Association Hero Dog Awards™ presented by CESAR® Canine Cuisine on October 1, 2011 in Los Angeles. The Hero Dog Awards, produced by Emmy® award winning MRB Productions, are a celebration of the powerful relationship between dogs [...]

Dogs of Piedmont Park Calendar Piedmont Park is proud to announce it’s inaugural Dogs of Piedmont Park Calendar- and they want your Piedmont Pup to be Mr. January or Miss March! The 12 month biweekly calendar/planner will feature pictures of Piedmont Pups, like the ones shown in the picture taken at the Piedmont Dog Park! Please help [...]

These beautifully crafted fire safety plaques will alert rescue workers in the event of a fire or other emergency within your home. Each plaque is 8.5″ X 8.5″ with 3 finishes to choose from. These attractive fire safety plaques are available in Burnished Copper, Burnished Brass or Burnished Nickel. These products are crafted of highly durable [...]

Many dogs understand commands like sit, stay or speak. I think dogs are even smarter and understand more than some people give them credit for. Often times I’m shocked when my dogs seem to understand what I am saying and even respond to my movements. My dog Madison knows if I come downstairs fully dressed, [...]

We LOVE our pets… but do our dogs and cats love us back? Of course they do! However, they have different ways of showing affection. I love it when a dog wags his tail with his whole body, or a cat that purrs so loud it sounds like a motor. I can do without the licking [...]

Have you ever wanted to know what breed your mixed breed is made up of? I was kind of shocked to see how many companies there are out there offering DNA testing for your dog. They say it’s simple, just 4 steps and reasonably priced. But what are you really getting, do they really work? This is [...]

Yep, I’m color blind when it comes to Labradors, I love them all! How about you? There is nothing cuter than a lab puppy. I think they have the best puppy breath too. If I could, I’d have a whole house full. Whatever breed is mixed with a lab turns out to be the best [...]