Hounds on the Highway

(Testing out this new graphic.... thoughts?) In today’s world, where pets are considered part of the family, the safety and security of our furry friends are paramount. One of the most effective ways to ensure the safety of your dog is through microchipping. Despite its small size, the impact of a microchip can be huge, offering peace of mind to pet owners and a lifeline for lost pets. This blog post explores the importance of having your dog microchipped, highlighting its benefits and how it works to protect your beloved pet. What is Microchipping? Microchipping is a simple, safe, and effective technology that involves implanting a tiny chip, about the size of a grain of rice, under the skin of your pet, usually between the shoulder blades. This chip contains a unique identification number that can be read by a scanner. When a lost dog is found and scanned, the identification number appears and can be used to retrieve the owner's contact information from a pet recovery database. W...

  In the vast tapestry of life, where every thread interweaves with countless others, there exist silent pleas for help that often go unheard. Among these are the silent barks and whimpers of countless dogs awaiting a chance at life, love, and a forever home. Today, I reach out to you with a heartfelt plea centered on a cause close to many of our hearts: the urgent need for dog fostering. Imagine, if you will, a pair of eyes filled with hope yet shadowed by uncertainty, gazing through the bars of a shelter kennel. These are the eyes of a dog who has known hardship, longing for a gentle touch, a kind word, and a warm bed. These dogs come from varied backgrounds – some are strays, some are rescues from abusive situations, and others are surrendered by owners who can no longer care for them. Each one has a story, and each one yearns for a new chapter that you could help write. Fostering a dog is not just about providing shelter; it's about offering a bridge to a better life. It's ...

  I want you to think back to the movie "Driving Miss Daisy" and picture Jessica Tandy sitting in the back of the her car with Morgan Freeman at the wheel. As you know I (Doug) typically take on the Morgan Freeman role (the chauffeur) for our trips and Mark typically is the Jessica Tandy role being a passenger of leisure lounging in the back seat playing with the puppies we are transporting. Poor Morgan Freeman is dodging crazy drivers, potholes (thanks NY and NJ for the roads), watching for the police and navigating to our destination sometimes white knuckling it the entire way. All the while, Jessica in the back is eating bon bons playing with cute puppies while fanning herself with a palm fronds. Now, this time Morgan was not feeling up to driving since he was getting over a cold so he tagged in Jessica to drive this time. They swapped roles. Picture the 40 mile ride in drizzly weather (side note: any time Mark or I ever go to Westchester, Rockland or Orange Counties in NY...