Goodbye, my sweet Captain Quirk
This is sort of a tribute to my boy, Gary. He passed away on Tuesday. Many would consider Gary to be a “nuisance dog”—the absolute…
Articles by Naida Austin
Two precious furry angels saved; more need to be rescued
The three photos below are of Kenny. Typical story. It has become a mantra. Kenny was a very young stray all alone on the streets…
Dog-lover dedicates his life to improving human-dog relationship and warns of ‘impulse buys’ this holiday season
This article is intended to protect dogs who may fall victim to becoming an “impulse buy, or even “impulse adopted,” although this could apply to…
Socks, washcloth and stuffed animal found inside stomach of starving dog dumped near nature reserve
San Diego, Calif. – An adorable German shepherd mix was found by a Good Samaritan on Monday laying near the Kendall-Frost Mission Bay Marsh Reserve…
Opinion: Rescue animals have a history
When we adopt a homeless or shelter animal, we are generally prepared to deal with our new furry family member’s past—particularly those of us who…
Unsung hero to sick and abandoned animals of Mexico needs a vehicle
Every single day, from sun-up to the wee hours in the morning, Hilda Torres does everything she can to help animals in need on the…
Dogs play a huge role in leveraging the fight against illegal poaching of rhinos
South Africa – The crusade to protect animals listed under the threatened or protected species (TOPS) has resulted in more arrests, due in large part…
Puppy with marking of ‘perfectly manicured’ mustache dubbed Salvadore Dolly
Dallas, TX – A puppy that was part of a litter of 11 was born with what appears to be a “perfectly manicured handlebar mustache,” as…
Police officer pleads guilty for killing his dogs upon re-indictment after Court of Appeals upheld quash of original indictment
Cherokee County, Ga.: Lt. Daniel Peabody — dubbed “Serial Dog Killer Cop” by The Free Thought Project — pled guilty after being re-indicted by the…
Woman pleads guilty to trying poison neighbors dog; gets only deferred sentence and ordered to pay $250
Colorado Spring, Colo. – A woman identified as Margaret Werker, 73, from Colorado Springs was caught on her neighbor’s surveillance camera trying to poison her…