Sometimes the family dog is the first to know. "It's not safe here"... Dogs and other pets are often the first victims of domestic violence. Domestic violence victims sometimes remain in an abusive situation rather than leave a beloved pet in danger. Why should we care about the pet ? Our welfare and that of … Continue reading Saving the Canary In The Coal Mine: Pets of Domestic Violence Victims
Every time I read the book The Call of the Wild, my dog Kringle knows to snuggle up close to me and make sure he has tissues handy. Two of my favorite things are books and dogs.I have been reading and telling dog stories ever since I can remember. For summer reading, Kringle and I … Continue reading What’s on My Dog’s Summer Reading List? Five favorite Dog Stories I Read to my Dog
Each dog brings unique gifts to their human guardian. I have been woven into who I am by the dogs I have loved and lost. Each dog found me at a time when I needed the lessons only they could reveal. From my coming of age in New Jersey, through my restless retirement and my … Continue reading A Stink in the Night: The Golden, The Boomer and The Great Black and White
