Really need all those vaccinations?
I had always been under the impression that vaccinations were essential to Stranger’s health. Why? Well, the doctor said so and in quiet the matter of fact tone I might add. He’s been getting them since he was a puppy. Some were crucial, warding against rabies and […]

Did you know Queen Elizabeth II is the reigning Corgi fan, more specifically Pembroke Welsh Corgis?  It is speculated that corgis have been loyal friends to the royal family since the 9th century.  Corgis are known to be highly intelligent, loyal, and territorial.  “A big dog in a small dog’s skin.”

Each corgi has its own […]

Taiwan Bans Dog Meat
January 2, 2001: Taiwan’s parliament has passed a new piece of legislation that bans its’ citizens from eating dog meat.  More specifically, the meat and fur of pets such as dogs and cats are banned from being used for economic purposes.
Lawmakers note that during hard times, dog meat was a dependable if […]

Thank you all for your submissions. Shama chose the name Snoopy. At heart, she is an shameless nostalgic. It has been such a pleasure watching this creature grow. I had almost forgotten how much magic there is in puppies. Snoopy is starting to develop a personality, a mischievous and […]

Walk your dog!
In 2005, the city of Rome cracked down on animal neglect and abuse, mandating that dog owners walk their dogs every day. In addition, clipping a pets’ ears and tails can earn the owner a fine of up to 500 euros.
This fierce new consideration even extends past the well being of […]

Hi guys,
I’m sorry I haven’t been posting as often.  I’ve been doing a lot of thinking about the direction I want to take this blog.  One of the most amazing things about having a dog and having a blog about a dog is that you’re constantly rediscovering your love and reverence for these phenomenal animals, […]

By Mark Doty,
Fetch?  Balls and sticks capture my attention
seconds at a time.  Catch?  I don’t think so.
Bunny, tumbling leaf, a squirrel who’s- oh
joy- actually scared.  Sniff the wind, then

I’m off again: muck, pond, ditch, residue
of any thrillingly dead thing.  And you?
Either you’re sunk in the past, half our walk,
thinking of what you never can bring […]

I found this fascinating piece today. It was a visionary part of The Royal College of The Arts’ Summer Show. The artist, Revital Cohen, created a showcase of futuristic relations in which the animal discovers a whole new role in our lives, one of keeping us alive, being intertwined with medical equipment.
“The first […]

I began to fantasize today about winning that 100 dollar gift certificate from K9 cuisine, spoiling Stranger with new treats and toys and novelties. I’m not eligible, but I went ahead and made a wish list anyways. A girl can dream, right?
So, here it goes…
One tub of Happytails Canine Spa’s bowWoW Butter Balm, […]

Shama, our marketing consultant, founder of After The Launch, and my very kind boss just adopted an 8 week old maltipoo. I was over at her house the other day, helping her train him, and he is adorable. Somewhere between a marshmallow, a cotton ball, and a blue eyed snow flake, he is […]