stories from the heart
The ins and outs of living with dogs. From inspirational to informative, we cover it all.
Preparing a Storm Bag for your Dog
Learn how to make a storm emergency bag for dogs! A funny yet smart look at pet preparedness from The Barking Blogger.
Senior Pet Adoptions
I see this question come up often — especially among shelters and older seniors looking to adopt. They walk into a shelter, find a furry friend who…
Missing My Dogs
I used to think I was being ridiculous when it came to leaving my dogs for any length of time. Vacations were never as fun for me…
Dog – A God Send?
It’s funny—not the laugh-out-loud kind of funny, but the kind that makes you pause and think. Somehow, this four-legged, wet-nosed creature grew into so much more than…
Forgetting the Past
Do Dogs Ever Think About Their Past? Do you ever look at your dog and wonder what’s going through their mind? Not the fun little thoughts like…
Greyfriars bobby
When a little dog named Bobby lost the person he loved most, he didn’t move on. He stayed—day after day, year after year—faithfully guarding his master’s grave….
Always trust your gut
When my dachshund Molly fell ill, five vets said she’d be fine. The next morning, she was gone. Her story is a powerful reminder to always trust…
The Dogs of Titanic
For more than a century, the story of the Titanic has fascinated the world. Whether you first learned about it in history class or watched the unforgettable…
Why Dogs Dread July 4th
Every 4th of July, while fireworks light up the sky, my little Jack Russell, Axle, disappears behind the chair—trembling, terrified, and trying to make himself invisible. Out…
