Wrangler was the last of his litter at a feed store in Santa Fe, Texas. That’s where Ryland Brown spied the little ball of white fluff three years ago. A Great Pyrenees puppy, Wrangler was the sweetest of all the dogs at the itty bitty feed store in the country. Of all the Labrador retrievers, …
Snow day: How to stay warm for winter portrait sessions
Bella and I had a snow day at Mirabeau Park on Wednesday. Don’t miss more pitbulls in sweaters!
Sanctuary dogs: A little patch of paradise in North Idaho
Meet some of the sanctuary dogs at Heath’s Haven Rescue in Athol, Idaho.
Looking up: How I use dog photos to change my perspective
Taking dog photos helps me change my perspective on life sometimes. Two dogs in particular bring me out of the dumps when I find myself there.
North Idaho life: How two Floridian pitbulls found their Idahome
Tamara heard the call to come home to Idaho. Find out how she makes life better for rescue dogs–her own and those in need.
Saving a Maremma sheepdog: How a community can rally
You don’t give up on a dog. You just don’t. At least you aren’t supposed to. Taking on the responsibility of a dog*#8212;and especially a Maremma sheepdog— should be a lifetime commitment that lasts the life of that creature. Some people don’t agree. That’s why shelters and rescues are always full with animals waiting to …
Forever home: How one ugly, sick stray found her own perfect Idaho
Every dog needs a forever home. This is the story of how Maddie, a sick, ugly dog abandoned to a shelter, found her way to her happy place in North Idaho.
Rescue work: When dogs choose to love us
Rescue work for animals isn’t for the faint of heart. One Coeur d’Alene woman adopted two dogs she fostered from birth and gave them forever homes.
Rescue dogs: Specially abled dogs have super abilities
Dogs are special. There’s no denying that. The bond we build with our canine companions is often indescribable, simply beyond words. (The rescue dog stories I’ve been sharing with you have touched my heart in ways this jaded ink-stained wretch struggles to comprehend some days.) Then there are special dogs. Or more appropriately, specially abled …
Rescue dogs: Angels show up to do the right thing
There are humans. There are good humans. And then there are angels, people who sacrifice their “normal” lives to do for others. Including animals. Especially rescue dogs. You don’t give up on a dog Carol was living in Southern California when an acquaintance’s dog had an oops litter. The gal wanted the puppies to go …