It has been said that dogs are "Man's Best Friend." If the tables were turned, could it be said that man is a "Dog's Best Friend?" Friendship, simply defined, is a relationship between two individuals who have a mutual affection for each other. True friendship is “life-enhancing” and is often revealed by such qualities as [...]
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I Pledge Allegiance To My Dog [A Call To Unity]
Published in the The Royal Spaniels Magazine (2016), by Leila Grandemange Years ago, a typical school day in America began by placing our right hand over our heart and pledging allegiance to the flag. It was a moment to stop what we were doing, and for every child regardless of race or color, or even [...]
Have You Ever Wanted To Make a Difference?
"If you can't feed a hundred people, then feed just one."— Mother Theresa
Puppies and Politics
I never thought I'd be writing about puppies and politics or even mentioning them in the same breath! But the other night, while watching the news I found a similarity. Let me begin by taking you back to the start of my puppy parenting journey.
A Tail-Wagging Greeting!
Married, a mother of two children, I finally felt we were ready for a family pet. My husband conceded (well, I didn't ask him--oops!), and so we brought home a cuddly Labrador retriever puppy!
The Holiday Blues, even dogs get it!
Does canine depression really exist? The "Holiday season" is generally defined as the period from Thanksgiving to the New Year. The word holiday can instill all sorts of emotions in us, from exuberant joy and hearts filled with hope to anxiety and a certain gloomy feeling otherwise known as the "Holiday blues."