Give Someone a Happy New Year

This chained dog was aptly named "Torture"; his poor excuse for a doghouse is full of water. A dog like this would be an excellent candidate for your ongoing attention. In case there is a spot remaining on your list...

Posted by KP on December 31, 2007 3:41 PM

Nicky

Nicky and Peter say their goodbyes. The following is a guest post by Peter Novick, a good friend and supporter of PETA. This is an appreciation of Nicky, the only dog I ever had. I grew up in a home...

Posted by KP on December 22, 2007 11:54 AM

Louie Dog

Bradley Nowell took his Dalmatian, Louie, almost everywhere with him. The following is a guest post from my dog-wise pal Amanda. Bradley Nowell of Sublime loved a lot of things. He loved music and his band. He loved his friends...

Posted by KP on December 21, 2007 5:57 PM

Tasty Holiday Dog Treats

Bakers, Beware!When doing your holiday baking, keep in mind that if a dog eats uncooked dough, the consequences can be very serious indeed―even life-threatening. Warm dough can expand to many times its size and, in the process, also produces alcohol,...

Posted by KP on December 19, 2007 6:16 PM

Visualize Good Behavior

I wonder what Bordy is visualizing. Probably a big fish! Similar to visualizing world peace (or whirled peas, as the case may be) but much more attainable, visualizing good behavior in your dog can help you realize your dog-training goals....

Posted by KP on November 28, 2007 5:33 PM

Why I Am All for Nudity in the Home

Playtime in the nude! Canine nudity, that is. Three years ago, I had recently adopted Rowdy, and he and Dexter were very playful together, doing all the usual neck-biting and other roughhousing. I had a brunch date that Sunday morning,...

Posted by KP on November 26, 2007 5:15 PM

Why I Hate Crates

Click here for a larger view. Whenever I'm at the dog park, inevitably I’ll hear someone talking about putting their dog in a crate or even exclaiming, "Oh, my dog LOVES his crate!" At that moment, my hackles go up...

Posted by KP on November 19, 2007 5:14 PM

She's a Shelter Dog

Sydney survived abandonment and an embedded collar before her luck changed. The following is a guest post by one of PETA's cherished supporters, Lisa Towell. Our dog Sydney loves all the same things that most dogs do. Mention the word...

Posted by KP on November 16, 2007 5:41 PM

How can you tell a paper mill from a puppy mill?

Answer: One grinds up logs; the other grinds up dogs. Dottie's life was bleak and hopeless in this hideous hellhole of a puppy mill.Well, puppy mills don't literally grind up dogs, but they certainly do a number on them. Conditions...

Posted by KP on November 14, 2007 5:09 PM

Don't Get a Dog!

Neglecting a dog is the same as abusing one. This is the name of a new campaign by the Southern Hope Humane Society in Powder Springs, Georgia. The inspiration for the campaign was a tragic case of neglect in which...

Posted by KP on October 25, 2007 9:30 AM