Hi! My name is Sugar and I’m a very cute chow mix. I'm an older, mellow gal that would probably do best in a quieter home. My chow fluffiness will probably require regular grooming but I’m already house trained and can't wait to meet my new forever family! If you're looking for... >>MORE

The other day when I was out walking my dog Jake, it occurred to me that to him, every day is an adventure - even though we were walking down the same block that we've walked down a thousand times before, he trotted along excitedly, smelling... >>MORE

A trip to Fitchburg's first annual Art Fair in the beautiful weather last Saturday yielded no less than three artists (all from the Madison area) who specialize in pet portraits, using various... >>MORE

Hi! My name is George and I'm a super cute cocker spaniel mix! I am a sweet boy with a super soft coat. I'm very smart and already know ‘sit,’ ‘shake’ and am working on ‘down!’ I hope my new owner will continue my education at doggy training classes! So,... >>MORE

I watched Michael Vick's interview on 60 Minutes, and I have to say, I'm just not buying it - I'm not seeing what I would consider true remorse for what he did.  Then again, he's been coached up the yin-yang by PR experts on what to say and how to say it, and maybe that's the problem -... >>MORE

Hello, my name is Alabama. I am a medium sized lab/hound mix.  I’m house trained and very smart – I already know commands like "sit," "shake," and "down." I’ve almost got “roll over,” too. I’m super loveable and will... >>MORE

A Great Dane who was named the world's tallest dog by the Guiness Book of World Records, died last week at the age of seven after a battle with cancer.  His owner had learned that the cancer had spread and there was no treatment available to save him, so she decided to euthanize... >>MORE

The Wall Street Journal recently published an essay about health care reform by a British physician who compared health care for humans vs. dogs, and concluded that humans are getting the short end of the stick.  He claims that dogs have a much better health care system,... >>MORE

Hi! My name is Dakota and I'm a 7 year old miniature pincher mix. I am a nice small size and already house trained. I’m a bit stressed and shy in this kennel environment, but will jump in your lap when I warm up to you!  If you think you're a good match for me, please come meet... >>MORE

Many of the streets in my neighborhood were recently chip-sealed, which is cityspeak for "put a bunch of tar and gravel down and let people crunch around for a few weeks."  Because of that, I've had to get creative with my dog-walking route, to avoid having to cross any of... >>MORE

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Hi! My name is Maya and I’m a sweet girl.  I’m very smart and already know specific commands.  I'd love to go to doggy training classes with my new owner – that way we can learn and bond together! I didn't get on so well with the chickens and turkeys at my last... >>MORE

On a trip to Minneapolis last weekend, I saw what was possibly the saddest puppy on the entire planet - in the hotel elevator, a young couple was taking their chocolate lab outside for a "pit stop".  As we zoomed down to the lobby, the poor thing huddled on the floor of the... >>MORE

Warning:  this article contains references to the bodily functions of dogs.  Finish anything you may be eating before continuing.

One of the reasons (among many) that I prefer... >>MORE

Hi, my name is Pumpkin and I’m a 3 yr old Cocker Spaniel mix that was surrendered to the shelter with my buddy Dash, a 4 yr old male Dalmatian mix. We make a very cute and silly pair! We love each other very much so we need to go to our next forever home together. We are both... >>MORE

If you have a dog and a lawn, you've probably wondered whether using chemical fertilizers, weed killers, and pest control is all that good for your furry friend, who not only walks around with four bare feet, but also sits, lays, and rolls in (and sometimes eats) everything and anything... >>MORE

Dog expenses can rack up quickly - in addition to food, vet bills, and license fees, there are bowls, collars, leashes, crates, beds, treats, and of course, all the toys, toys, toys, toys, toys.  (For my dog, squeaky tennis balls are on the primary tier of Maslow's hierarchy of... >>MORE

Hi! My name is Max! I am a very handsome Leonberger!! I am a very big and active boy, who does jump up from time to time, so I'd do best in a home with no children under 10. I am already housetrained and know 'sit' and 'down,' but I would really benefit from doggy classes for manners... >>MORE

Yesterday marked the first flight of Pet Airways, the first airline just for pets, and they're already booked solid for the next two months.  Instead of flying as checked bags in the cargo hold of a commercial plane, pets ride in carriers in the main cabin of a modified plane, and... >>MORE

I was out walking my dog the other day when we went by a house with a U-Haul parked out front, and new neighbors moving in. There was a small dog out in the yard with them, who was running back and forth from the curb to the front door, "supervising" them while they unloaded the... >>MORE

My name is Lilly of the Valley, or just Lilly. I'm a 10 year old American Blue Heeler. I'm an oldie but a goodie, and would probably do best in a quieter home. I need to find a home with no children under 12. I'm already house trained and know sit, down and shake! I'm a sweet gal and really... >>MORE

Starting October 1, 2009, the American Kennel Club will allow owners of mixed breed dogs to list their dogs with the AKC and receive an official ID number, which will allow mixed breed dogs to participate in... >>MORE

I'm sure many of you are already aware of how to keep your dog safe and sound on Independence Day (see related link).  In addition to the tips offered by the Humane Society of the United States, such as keeping your dog inside with a TV or radio playing during all the fireworks, here... >>MORE

Hi there! My name is Tex and I’m an adult male, American Pit Bull Terrier! I am a very happy boy that loves to be around people! I’m dog social and know “sit.” I can't wait to attend the Positively... >>MORE

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Just when we thought we had a handle on the swine flu, it turns out that another bug has been making the rounds - dog flu.  Last week the USDA announced that it had approved the first vaccine for H3N8, a flu virus that affects dogs.  So far dog flu has been found in 30 states... >>MORE

Hello! My name is Shay and my buddy’s name is Bradley.  We’re two senior, male dogs that can’t wait to find our forever home. We love to have our belly’s rubbed!  We’d do best in a home with children 10 years and older – we enjoy the low key... >>MORE

I conducted an experiment today, leaving a meat thermometer on the dashboard of my car as it sat in the afternoon sun.

The... >>MORE

I went to a seminar last week on natural remedies for dogs with allergies, and in addition to discovering that Jake is a Fire Dog (high energy & very active), I learned about non-pharmaceutical methods to treat allergies based on traditional Chinese medicine. The basic premise is... >>MORE

HI! My name is Nelly and I'm a beautiful Blue Heeler mix. I already know commands like "sit" and can even shake with both paws! I'm a little shy and cautious and would do best in a home with older children. When I gain trust and warm up, I'm a super sweet girl who loves... >>MORE

On Sunday, 30 dogs in London broke the world record for the loudest group bark, generating 115 decibels of sound.  In 2003 a record of 110 decibels was set in La Crosse, WI, at the annual Bark in the Park to benefit the Coulee Region Humane Society.

Some common noise levels,... >>MORE

A recent study at Barnard College in New York has determined that there's no such thing as a dog with a "guilty look" (see related link) - in a series of tests, owners who were told that their dog had stolen a treat said that they saw a guilty expression on their dog's... >>MORE

Hello! My name is Sweetie and I'm a nine year old, female, Labrador Retriever. I came to Dane County Humane Society because my owners were moving and could not take me with them. I am a sweet senior girl that loves scratches on my behind and giving kisses! I'm a little stressed at the... >>MORE

I didn't realize that dogs could donate blood until I read about it in this morning's paper (see related link)...I never really thought about it before, but I suppose when dogs need blood due to an injury or other trauma, it has to come from somewhere.  Similar to humans,... >>MORE

Hi there! My name is Herman and I'm an adult, male Malamute. I am absolutely gorgeous, but I could probably stand to lose a few pounds. I'm a little stressed here at the shelter, so the sooner you meet my handsome self, the better. I enjoy meeting new people and playing with other... >>MORE

It's hard to believe that it's June already, which can only mean one thing - Dog Fest!  Don't forget the new location... >>MORE

Adel and Adam are a senior bonded pair of Jack Russell Terriers.  They both have the terrier smarts and already know sit and down.  Adel and Adam love treats and take them very politely.  They came to Dane County Humane Society stray, so not a lot is known about them at this... >>MORE

I took Jake to a hotel for the first time this weekend - just an overnight trip, to see how he would handle it; and I just went up to the Dells, in case I had to abort the mission.  When I liberated him from the car, he excitedly checked out all the fun new smells in the parking lot and... >>MORE

My name is Ernie. I'm an older dog who came to this shelter from another that had run out of space. When I first came in, I was very... >>MORE

The Dane County Humane Society recently took in hundreds of dogs from Richland County, some of them with serious behavioral issues in addition to their health problems.  Last year, Igor made headlines with a court case to determine whether or not he should be put down after fatally... >>MORE

My dog is a black-belt ninja when it comes to recognizing when something is not normal - this morning, he barked at the greyhounds from down the street, even though they've walked by roughly 8,000 times and he's never barked at them before - because this time, one of them was... >>MORE

Lexi is a 4-year-old Pit Bull Terrier.  She already knows "sit" and loves treats so she is eager to learn new things!  Lexi loves playing with toys and meeting new people.  She is a big girl with a lot of energy to burn, but would enjoy some quiet, calm moments with her... >>MORE

Last week a woman in Chicago dove into Lake Michigan to save her dog, Moxie, setting off a daring rescue by paramedics, and a pair... >>MORE

Nanuck is a 12-year-old American Eskimo.  He was surrendered to Dane County Humane Society because he wasn't adjusting well to life with a newborn in the household.  He is both house- and cratetrained.  Nanuck even knows 'sit' and 'down!'  Though Nanuck... >>MORE

With all the recent media focus on the swine flu (or H1N1, for the porci-litically correct) epidemic, I've been wondering whether I'm at risk  - my own personal assessment is that, as long as I keep washing my hands, and the woman down the hall with the cough goes home already,... >>MORE

A team of South Korean scientists - the same ones who created the first dog clone in 2005 - have now created a dog that glows red under ultraviolet light, and have named one of them "Ruppy", short for Ruby Puppy.  The glowing beagles were created by injecting dog embryos with... >>MORE

There are a lot of dog-related events this month, many of them designed to let you and your pooch get out and enjoy the (hopefully) nice weather!  Also, Be Kind to Animals Week is May 3-9, so remember to give your furry friends an extra hug.

If you know of an event open to... >>MORE

It's another rainy weekend, and studies have shown that not only is rain the leading cause of mud (and exposure to secondhand mud can cause mopping dysphoria), it's also a significant contributor to periods of what-should-we-do-now boredom among dogs and their owners.
 ... >>MORE

Lacy is a 10-year-old Catahoula Leopard Dog.  She has always been an outside dog, but is housetrained.  She is a senior girl that would enjoy being indoors at this stage in her life.  She already knows "sit" and takes treats gently.  Lacy like to play and... >>MORE

Harry S Truman once said "If you want a friend in Washington, get a dog."  The First Family has only had their new dog... >>MORE

Chestnut is a Pit Bull Terrier who loves to play with toys and give kisses!  He is an energetic dog that needs plenty of daily exercise and cannot wait to attend dog training classes so he can bond with his new family and learn tricks!  Chestnut takes treats gently and knows the... >>MORE

It's that time of year again - the trees are budding out, songbirds are making a comeback, and the color green is starting to crop up everywhere - that is, everywhere except the various canine crop circles that dot my yard.  I've checked the aerial view from a second-story... >>MORE

"Cars are now chasing dogs," says John Mendel, executive vice president of American Honda. At the New York Auto Show this week, Honda introduced their concept for a new Dog Friendly Element, a dealer-installed option package that would include a pet restraint system, pull-out... >>MORE

Cleo is a 7-year-old Chow Chow/Shepherd mix.  She is very polite when meeting new people and loves to give kisses.  Cleo is a smart girl that is already housetrained and knows hot to sit and shake!  Cleo would do best in a home with children over 8-years-old and where she is the... >>MORE

According to the American Kennel Club, with the economy going down, dognapping is on the rise - for all of 2007 the AKC recorded a total of 10 dog thefts; in 2008 they recorded 30 dog thefts in the first five months alone, and the trend appears to be continuing this year.  Apparently... >>MORE

Leia is an adult female Beagle.  She is a smaller sized Beagle with a lot of love in her heart!  She gives soft kisses and will sit nicely for a treat.  Leia loves hanging out with the ladies and is learning to give boys a chance.  She would do great in a home with another... >>MORE

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Pets trigger more than 86,000 trips to the emergency room each year, according to a recent study by the Centers for Disease... >>MORE

Luke is an adult Rhodesian Ridgeback/Labrador Retriever mix.  He is a nice boy who already knows sit, down, and shake with both paws!  Luke is housetrained and hopes that he finds a new home soon.  He would do best in a home that has a fenced in yard so he can run and play!... >>MORE

I'm no fashionista, but I do try to adhere to certain standards in the clothes I wear - polished and professional for work, casual but classic on the weekend.  In the years B.D. (Before Dog), I always made sure that my jacket, shoes, and purse went with each other and with my... >>MORE

"It's not the size of the dog in the fight; it's the size of the fight in the dog."  - Mark Twain

Walking... >>MORE

Nala is a five month old female Pit Bull Terrier. She is a nice girl that can't wait to go to training classes! Nala is exuberant and needs an owner who wants to share in daily exercise with her.  She already knows sit and takes treats gently!  Nala also likes to retrieve... >>MORE

It was such a beautiful day today, I hope everybody had a chance to get outside and take their furry friend for a walk!  Jake and I went on a super-extended dance remix version of our usual route, and as I panted up the last hill, I realized that once again winter has taken its toll on... >>MORE

Tristan is a six year old Jack Russell Terrier that was surrendered to the shelter because he needed surgery for bladder stones. He is now available for adoption and very excited to go to his forever home. Tristan has lots of energy and loves to play with toys!  And did we mention his... >>MORE

Do you use Facebook, MySpace or Twitter?  Now you can do the same for your dog, through one of many social networking websites where people can create profiles for their pets and interact with other online pets (in reality, their owners) by making "friends", giving online... >>MORE

Before the snow started falling this afternoon, we were treated to some warmer temperatures - and a sneak preview of the muddy... >>MORE

Cocoa Bean is an adult female Pit Bull Terrier.  She is housetrained and loves to play with toys!  Cocoa can't... >>MORE

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Leo is a seven-month-old male Pit Bull Terrier.  He is a sweet boy that loves the ladies!  His ideal owner is dog... >>MORE

The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) recently released a guide to creating dog-friendly workplaces, which they are hoping will give a head start to companies that are thinking of allowing people to bring their dogs to the office with them.  A recent survey by the American Pet... >>MORE

Do you know how to give a dog the Heimlich maneuver if he's choking? How about where to check for a dog's pulse?  Or how to... >>MORE

Hi, my name is Marley and I'm a ten year old female Border Collie. I was surrendered to the shelter because my owner was moving and wasn't able to bring me along.  I'm very smart and I know 'sit,' 'shake,' 'down,' and 'speak.'  I am an... >>MORE

In Fond du Lac, a man shot a neighbor's dog, a purebred German Shepherd, when it attacked his dog.  The details are unclear, but it appears that the woman who owns the German Shepherd let it out in the morning to do his business, and later heard gunshots, a loud whine, and then... >>MORE

Hi! My name is Rosie and I'm a 1-1/2 year old pit bull terrier. I'm a cute, sweet girl with tons of energy!  I would do best in an active home. I am already house and crate trained and I love to play with toys! ... >>MORE

I was walking my dog Jake the other day when we saw another dog headed down the sidewalk towards us - a bouncy little puppy eagerly sniffing everything and clearly enjoying his outing.  Knowing that dogs don't like to meet head on, and knowing that the snowbanks would leave them... >>MORE

Hello! My name is Dempsey. I am a 4 year old male Shepherd mix.  I'm a very sweet and gentle dog that is already... >>MORE

Plenty of activities for such a short month!  If you know of an event open to the public that's not listed here, please post it... >>MORE

Hello! My name is Tucker and I'm a senior male Beagle mix. I sadly came to the shelter because my owner passed away. I am a low energy dog that would simply love to relax right next to you!  I am also housetrained and know some commands.  I am a little bit overweight so I... >>MORE

We have groundhogs that predict the weather, and now we have dogs predicting the winner of the upcoming Super Bowl - two helmets, one for the Steelers, one for the Cardinals, were placed in front of a drug-sniffing dog from the Tampa Police Department in Florida, who picked the Steelers'... >>MORE

In Milwaukee a girl was recently bitten by a pit bull when she poked her head over a fence into somebody else's yard, prompting local officials to propose a ban on pit bulls, followed by talk of non-breed-based "dangerous dog" legislation.  

Let's strip away... >>MORE

Hello! My name is Gus and I'm a 9 yr old male German Shorthair Pointer. I am housetrained, love to play with tennis balls and I enjoy meeting new people, too. I am an older dog but I still have lots of spunk in me! I think I'd be happiest as the only dog.  I love getting all... >>MORE

Today the AKC released its list of the most popular purebred dogs in the US, based on 2008 registration statistics.  For the 18th year in a row, the Labrador Retriever tops the list - surprisingly, though, the Bulldog moved up to eighth place, after having been out of the top ten for... >>MORE

I was walking the dog the other day when it occurred to me that the height of the snowbanks prevents others from even seeing that I have... >>MORE

Hello! My name is Shelia and I'm a one or two year old female Cattle/Shepherd mix.  I'm a very sweet girl and I like to give soft kisses and cuddle once I warm up to you.  I enjoy playing with toys, am housetrained and know "sit."  I have quite a lot of energy,... >>MORE

Does your furry little best friend deserve the very best, or perhaps even better?  Check out some of the new doggie luxuries available (see related link), with Jake's take on some of the more... >>MORE

Hi! My name is Doogie. I'm a very handsome, young adult, coonhound mix. I have ALOT of energy and I just love people. I would do best in an active home that has a fenced in yard - I just love to run around and smell things. ... >>MORE

The American Kennel Club's Canine Good Citizen (CGC) program offers certification that a dog has "good manners  at home and in the community" - kind of like Eagle Scouts for dogs.  The CGC test evalautes a dog's basic training, obedience, and behavior; and is... >>MORE

I got a message yesterday about a lost dog in my area - a pre-recorded voice gave a description of the dog, a number to call, and a web site to go to for further information.  It was from a service called Find Toto, a lost pet recovery system that offers to call phone numbers in... >>MORE

How could you possibly get cabin fever, with so many activities going on this month?  If you know of an event open to the public that's not listed here, please post it in the comments section, or contact the Dog Blog at ... >>MORE

Everybody seems to make the same New Year resolutions year after year - lose weight, get organized, get out of debt, yada yada... >>MORE

A prominent British veterinarian recently warned that people shouldn't throw sticks for their dogs, because of the risk of injury and death - a dog can be seriously injured, paralyzed, or even die, because "sticks are sharp - and very dirty."  He also warns against throwing... >>MORE

This week, a Siberian Husky in Utah made a sensation by sneaking into a grocery store and stealing a bone.  The New York Times also reported on the results of a recent study that shows deceitful behavior in many different species, describing one example where a naughty baby monkey... >>MORE

When I was growing up, our family dog had a thing for eating the long strands of tinsel off the Christmas tree, which would later reappear in the yard in the form of shiny deposits that we referred to as "tinselpoo".  My first Christmas with Jake - who is way more curious and... >>MORE

Dear Santa -
Hi hi hi! I have been a very good boy this year! At least, that's what my human says, she says "good boy" when I do stuff right.  She also says "off", and "leave it", and "get outta there" a lot, too, but I don't think... >>MORE

People winterize their house, their car, and their wardrobe, but have you winterized your dog?  Here are some tips to help your dog get through the snowy season - hopefully we won't get 100 inches of snow... >>MORE

If you'd like to get your dog's picture taken with Santa this year, there are plenty of opportunities!  If you know of an event open to the public that's not listed here, please post it in the comments section, or contact the Dog Blog at ... >>MORE

Among other measures, Wisconsin lawmakers could decide to apply sales tax to veterinary services in order to make up the $5.4 billion state budget deficit.  We're not alone - Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger recommended doing the same thing in California, lumping it together with... >>MORE

When the monthly budget gets tight, people look for ways to save money, and sometimes they look at the furry little line item lying on... >>MORE

If you have any love for dogs, you don't want to read the rest of this.  There are some sad, sick people in Wisconsin who... >>MORE

This is quite possibly the best way to waste time on your computer - I dare you to look away:

http://www.time.com/time/arts/article/0,8599,1858007,00.html... >>MORE