The Woytek family’s Lab mix, Amber, a survivor of Hurricane Ike, was diagnosed with distemper in the months after her adoption from the Houston SPCA in September 2008. Amber survived distemper and lived with the Woytek family and canine “sis” Scout, a one-year-old Rhodesian ridgeback mix. But things changed when Amber ate parts of a sago palm [...]

If you’re in St. Louis (or want to meet me there!) on February 15, don’t miss the 16th Annual Beggin’ Pet Parade. Registration opens at 10 a.m., and the parade kicks off at 1 p.m. Join thousands of four-legged friends and their owners in the streets of Soulard to celebrate the 16th annual Beggin’ Strips Barkus [...]

Valentine’s Day is just over a week away, and there’s still time to find the perfect gift for the dog lover in your life! This Logo Pawprint Heart Sterling Pendant was created by artist Merry Rosenfield (each piece is designed by Merry and cast in the USA). Merry has been creating her wonderful animal jewelry [...]

Looks like we have at least six more weeks of winter to go. For some of us, that means snow and freezing temperatures. For others, lots of rain (hopefully). Until the sun is a bit higher in the sky and the days are a little bit warmer/longer, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has [...]

In December 2008, a five-month-old pit bull, Gigi, was hit by a car. Gigi and her owner were crossing the street near their Staten Island home when a car struck the dog. According to Gigi’s owner, the car was on the wrong side of the street. The driver left the scene of the accident. Gigi [...]