The full article: http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff-nation/assignments/should-dangerous-dog-breeds-be-banned/14915115/The-dogs-are-pack-animals-myth I also don’t mind dogs walking first through doorways. I do like to teach them to wait first just so I can make sure there is nothing on the other side that could startle the dog and cause them to react. But once I deem it safe then, sure they can…

The full story: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dogster/how-an-old-dog-taught-me-_b_3369301.html The diversity of dogs you meet in this line of work surpasses the differences I’ve encountered among humans. It teaches you a lot about patience and compassion. Whether a dog’s quirks are the result of an owner’s neurosis or simply a personality trait of the canine, you can’t say, “Now, Miss Smith,…

Here’s the whole story: http://www.hypedojo.com/a-stray-dog-walked-into-a-police-station-and-youll-never-guess It all started one afternoon last year, when a stray dog named Gorgi just showed up at a Puerto Rico Police command center in the city of Bayamon. The officers who were working there were amazed by how affectionate the stray dog was, in spite of hints that he didn’t have…

Dear Friends, Please read below and let’s continue to help these dogs as much as we can. Thank you very much. From Humane Society International: Just days ago, local activists—including members of HSI partner groups—saved hundreds of dogs’ lives by reporting a truck taking them to slaughter to local law enforcement and assisting in their…

Please read this: http://www.care2.com/causes/who-is-really-to-blame-for-the-death-of-harambe-the-gorilla.html As long as zoos continue to exist, Harambe’s death is all of our fault. Harambe was a 17-year-old male gorilla born and raised in captivity. He never got to roam the African rainforests where he should have belonged. He never got to eat his meals with other gorillas, climb trees or make nests with…