In 2007 a pitbull mix waited at a high-kill gassing shelter in the state of Georgia. She was fortunate enough to be rescued and transported to Fargo, N.D., but spent two years living in boarding facilities because no one would foster or adopt her.
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I don’t worry about my mutt Ace whenever a dog I’m fostering gets adopted. If anything, he lets out a huge sigh of relief because most of the time the foster dog has been stressful for us both!
Ace usually crashes for a day or two once a fo...
My cat Scout has an attitude and never gets too festive.
But check out this yellow Labrador we saw during the Jamestown, N.D., Runnin O’ the Green last Saturday. His name is Hayduke, and he is owned by Jennifer Kross. I hope to see you at the Ja...
Pet food companies in the United States cannot use horse meat, according to the Equine Protection Network, which is a group dedicated to making a difference for abused, neglected and slaughter-bound horses. The main reason for this is because U.S. co...
The Fargo City Commission unanimously voted to update our city’s dog and cat ordinance to put stricter punishments and responsibilities on the owners of ”dangerous” dogs or “potentially dangerous” dogs.
Thankfully, this o...
Loose-leash walking: Days 9-10
The mutt and I (not pictured) are continuing to work on heeling. Some walks are better than others, but he is slowly improving. He has come a long way since the day I met him and took him on his first walk. Yep, he did no...
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Ace and I recently tested a free sample of a nylon leash and collar made by Zobo Pet Products. Zobo’s nylon leashes are designed for style, comfort and durability. I was excited to try out a cute leash that might actually be practical.
My fa...
Since I’ve been running a lot of other people’s dogs lately, I’ve dealt with every leash variety possible, mostly nylon, Flexi and leather. There is no leash perfect for everyone, it just depends on each individual dog. But if I had t...
I encourage many people to foster adoptable dogs, but it isn’t for everyone. Last year I made the mistake of fostering a pitbull I wasn’t prepared to handle. I was gone too often and she couldn’t be left alone. Even if you are a dog lover with...
