Commentary & Contribution

Check out original content as well as commentary and contributions to other articles and blogs, featuring our Executive Director, jme Thomas.

Animal cruelty could soon become a federal crime- but why are puppy mills still allowed?

Executive Director, jme, spoke with Reader's Digest about the (new) PACT Act and its effect- or lack of- on puppy mills. Check out some...

Do Dogs Like Hugs?

Even for people, hugs can lead to some pretty awkward moments—with strangers, co-workers, friends of friends and perhaps your own...

Dog Day Care: What To Know Before You Go

As a working pet parent, you may have considered enrolling your pup in doggy day care. Or maybe you just suspect your dog could use some...

8 Tips for House-Training a New Puppy You Haven't Tried Yet

Does House-Training a Puppy Seem Like an Impossible Task? Puppy potty training (or even training an adult dog you’ve rescued) is rarely...

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