Dog's Life is a heartfelt magazine dedicated to enriching the lives of our canine companions. Our mission is to support the dog rescue and shelter community and serve as a platform for the best practices of modern and humane dog ownership.
In each issue we will provide current and hopefully future dog owners with the tools to ensure happiness for their pet. Since dogs have long been considered man and woman's "best friend" we believe it's time to return the favor.
April 3, 2008
The Oprah Winfrey show will spotlight the horrors of puppy mills on her show Friday, April 4th. Reporter Lisa Ling investigates puppy mills, a shelter tour, and conversations with HSUS President and CEO Wayne Pacelle and Bill Smith of Main Line Animal Rescue. Click here to read Dogs’ Life cover story on puppy mills in our current spring issue.
April is Prevention of Animal Cruelty Month
The ASPCA, animal protection agencies, veterinarians, and animal shelters nationwide join together to promote the ongoing efforts of preventing animal cruelty and to raise public awareness. If you witness or hear about an act of animal cruelty taking place, report it to your local humane organization, veterinarian, or call your local police. MORE INFO: www.aspca.org
April is National Pet First Aid Awareness Month
Each April, pet owners are reminded that it is important to know what to do if your pet is ever injured or has a medical emergency. Please visit these sites for information to prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies to care for pets in an emergency. Good family health should also include our pets. MORE INFO: www.redcross.org, www.sunnydogink.com
March 1, 2008
The spring issue of Dog’s Life is now available! Make sure to check out a copy of our “green” issue by subscribing online today. Great feature story on puppy mills, eco-friendly products and pet businesses, tips for pet first aid, house training 101, pup-cake recipe and much more! Also makes a great gift for the dog lover in your life.
February 26, 2008
Spay Day USA! The 14th annual Spay Day USA is the HSUS’ annual campaign to inspire people to save animal lives by spaying or neutering pets. Thousands of puppies and kittens are born every hour in the United States. Spaying or neutering our pets is the most effective way to reduce the vast numbers of animals who are born only to die prematurely and without a family who loves them.
February 26, 2008
Los Angeles Mayor signs a new law today that requires the mandatory spaying/neutering of most cats and dogs with some exceptions. The law will become active 45 days from today. For more information visit www.cahealthypets.com.
February 4, 2008
L.A. City Council votes preliminary approval to
spay/neuter ordinance!
February 1, 2008
February is National Pet Dental Health Month sponsored in part by the
American Veterinary Medical Association.
January 30, 2008
Lend Your Voice to the Animals of Los Angeles and Show Your
Support of AB 1634 on Friday, February 1
January 28, 2008
Public Health Warning: Rabies in Toronto
Puppies bought at a Toronto flea market have been found to have rabies
January 21, 2008
America’s Trendiest Dogs, It’s All About the Bulldogs
January 19, 2008
Mortgage crisis is Hurting Pets, Too
January 8, 2008
For Pet Owners, Toys a Reason for Concern Too
January 4, 2008
Maker of Tainted Dog Food to Pay $3.1M
January 2, 2008
AVMA Releases Latest Stats on Pet Ownership and Practices
December 17, 2007
Tammy Grimes, Leader of Organization Dogs Deserve Better, Found Guilty of Theft In Controversial Pennsylvania Dog Rescue Case
December 14, 2007
The Best Gift You Can Give: Waiting to Adopt Until After the Holidays
December 12, 2007
The HSUS exposes the puppy mill truth behind an LA pet store
December 11, 2007
Holiday Tips for Pet Owners
December 10, 2007
Atlanta Falcons Michael Vick sentenced to nearly two years in prison
December 6, 2007
22 of the 48 pit bulls from the Michael Vick case can be
given over to the care of the Best Friends Animal Society.
December 1, 2007
Winter Issue of Dog’s Life Magazine is available!
November 16, 2007
Thanksgiving Pet Safety Tips
October 31, 2007
Halloween Safety Tips for Your Pets
October 25, 2007
Caring for Pets in Times of Disaster
How to Gain Access To Pets in Burn Areas of San Diego County
October 24, 2007
Controversial Pennsylvania Dog Rescue
Goes to Second Motion Hearing October 29th
October 23, 2007
VCA Animal Hospitals Offer Free Boarding for Pets Affected
by Southern California Fires
October 16, 2007
Burned Puppy Found, Activists Seek Money for Skin Grafts
October 15, 2007
Caballero’s Pet Store Bill Signed Into Law
October 12, 2007
Animal Control Workers Hurl Pets Off Bridge In Puerto Rico
October 1, 2007
October is National Adopt a Shelter Dog Month
September 21, 2007
New Pet Food Recall Over Contamination Fears
September 12, 2007
California Governor Schwarzenegger
Signs Pet Protective Order Bill Into Law!
September 9, 2007
Microchips Linked to Tumors
September 1, 2007
September is National Preparedness Month Are You Prepared?
August 29, 2007
Hurricane Katrina: Remembering & Moving Forward
The Louisiana SPCA Two Years Later
August 20, 2007
Michael Vick To Plead Guilty Star NFL Quarterback Faces
Possible Prison Time And End Of Playing Career
August 5, 2007
House of Representatives Tightens Protections for Dogs
and Cats in Farm Bill
August 1, 2007
Senator John Kerry introduces bill to eliminate dogfighting.
The bill would prevent people from training, selling,
transporting fighting dogs or watching organized dogfights.
Read more here..
July 23, 2007
FDA Expands Its Nationwide Warning about the risk of
botulism poisoning from certain Castleberry’s food
products and dog food
July 18, 2007
Atlanta Falcons Quarterback Michael Vick indicted by
Federal Grand Jury for illegal dog-fighting.
July 9, 2007
The California Healthy Pets Act, AB1634 is to be heard in
the Local Government Committee on July 11th at 8:00am.
What you can do to help right now!
June 28, 2007
Keep Your Pet Safe on July 4th
June 6, 2007
California Healthy Pets Act passes the assembly floor
and moves to Senate
June 5, 2007
Where does your city place in the 50 best cities for dogs?
Check out this list The Best Cities for Dogs
June 1, 2007
California Spay/Neuter Bill at Risk: Act Now Before It’s Too
Late! Help support the California Healthy Pets Act
May 15, 2007
Keep up to date on the Pet Food Recall
May 3, 2007
The President Signs Landmark Animal Fighting Legislation
