Even in a recession, pets should remain on our holiday gift lists. But this year, perhaps more than ever, the best gift may be a donation to your local animal shelter or your favorite rescue group. Across the country and around the globe, people are ...

Dogs in our beds; pros and cons - San Francisco Examiner

Happy New Year’s Day from Scottsdale’s DOG HOUSE ... I woke up this morning filled with all the excitement and energy that the thought of a new year provokes. Still lying in bed, I got a phone call from a good friend, giving my morning a perfect ...

Church group sews up shelter donation - Santa Cruz Sentinel

Bella and animal shelter worker Erica Thomas, center, check out dog beds made by, from right, Sue Lawson, Torria Nelson-Weeks, Liz Phair and Jill Caruthers. The women from La Selva Beach Community Church were inspired to donate the beds by Carolyn ...

Ask Dog Lady: Make a dogged effort to quit smoking - Norwich Bulletin

Matty, a petite Maltese has much smaller lungs than a human. If secondhand smoke is toxic for our lungs, can you imagine how it affects your dog — or any living creature in your smoggy orbit? Sure, it’s hard to think about — and easy to feel ...

ASK DOG LADY: Sweet clean air benefits furry friends, too - MetroWest Daily News

Q: I've been smoking cigarettes for almost 30 years. Please don't make me feel guiltier than I already am. I've developed a smoker's hack so I've decided it's time to quit once and for all. Friends encourage me and say quitting will also help my 2 ...