Bloat is the distention of the stomach, caused by a build-up of gasses. No one knows why it happens, only that it’s more common in the large or giant breeds. Bloat is a serious condition that can be deadly and every dog companion should know the signs of bloat. PETS FIRST has an excellent article [...]

Marvin is a WV dog who was out of time at the shelter when we came upon him. About one year old, he is extremely friendly and gets along well with dogs and cats. Full of energy, Marvin went hiking with Foster Dog Summit recently and had a great time. You can view him on [...]

For the Love of Rescues still has calendars available for 2012. If you haven’t gotten yours yet, you really should. The dog photos are absolutely adorable and your purchase includes a donation to Canine Guardians for Life. (Don’t forget to click on our name when you buy your calendar.) It’s still early in the year [...]

Just because the snow is coming and the weather is getting colder doesn’t mean your dog needs to get any less exercise. While continued walks and romps in the snow are ideal for physical exercise, there are also a lot of ways to mentally tire your dog out inside your home! As is often reported [...]