The headline caught my attention- "Hawk Snatches Family Dogs." It wasn't a sensationalized headline either. Hawks will and do grab small mammals. In this particular story (click on above link to see video), two family dogs were snatched away by a hawk within two weeks of each other. Fortunately and … [Read more...]

This time last weekend, I was waiting nervously and so anxiously at home while my one of my best friends lay in an oxygen tank at the Berks Emergency Animal Hospital. My husband and I had no idea if our dog, Shadow, was going to survive. We could not have forseen the unfolding events before us … [Read more...]

On my show tonight, the topic to be discussed will be the rare breed, Coton de Tulear, being recognized by the AKC. There are several National Coton clubs in the nation with one pursuing this recognition from the AKC. Why would this recognition be a horrendous mistake for this rare breed? What will … [Read more...]

Two of my friends had to make the most difficult decision yesterday. Although each person had different circumstances, their decisions led to the same fate. Saying goodbye to their beloved pets. Words cannot console or ease someone's bereavement with the loss of their pet. For people like me and … [Read more...]

UPDATE ON THE COTON de TULEAR: The USACTC has been named the AKC Parent Club for the Coton de Tulear. They may have received that privilege but the Coton de Tulear has still not been AKC recognized. There is no standing on the fence any longer. You pick a side and you either fight FOR the Coton or … [Read more...]

JUDICIARY STEWART J. GREENLEAF, Chair      MARY JO WHITE, Vice Chair Date of Meeting: April 12, 2011 Subject of Roll Call: Senate Bill 626 Printer's No. 0633 Reported as Committed AYE NAY NOT … [Read more...]

signatures: 1,068 signature goal: 1,000          overview petition Target: AKC-FSS Sponsored by: The American Coton Club, the Coton de Tulear Club of America and all Coton lovers concerned about the welfare of the rare breed Coton de TulearThe Coton de Tulear is a rare breed with … [Read more...]

Early this morning, two houses in Philadelphia were raided by police that uncovered one of the largest dog fighting rings in the area. Twelve dogs were removed from one house and six dogs from the other house. Pictured is one of the 16 people who was arrested. A third house was raided late last … [Read more...]

Tomorrow, a vote is scheduled in the Senate Judiciary Committee for SB 626 that would put an end to live pigeon shoots in the state of PA. This is so long OVERDUE. It's time we end this barbaric atrocity once and for all! If your senator is on the Judiciary Committe (listed below), make sure you … [Read more...]

This is Patrick. This is how he was found last month in New Jersey. According to Patrick's facebook page, "He beat the odds by surviving starvation and being thrown down a garbage chute in an apartment building, wrapped in a plastic bag. It is our intention to have chapters in every State that will … [Read more...]