Nantucket is a fabulous summertime spot, and is especially fun if you bring along your furry friend, sure to not cramp your style on this pet-friendly island. Only 30 miles from Cape Cod, it’s a destination that has captured the hearts of countless vacationers, with its quaint shops, restaurants and galleries, beautiful beaches, […]
DEFUNCT DEBARKING! Freedom of Speech: Your Dog’s Right to Bark
Cosmetic surgery on pets has always been a controversial topic. Cosmetic tail docking and declawing clearly do not benefit the animals and in some cases, ear cropping is nothing more than a canine’s version of a face-lift. However, there is a procedure, which is generating a lot interest from dog owners around the globe. This […]
Greyhound Friends, Inc.
Greyhounds are recognized as being the fastest breed of dog. Unfortunately, this well known fact has also branded them the world’s racing dog. Worldwide concern surrounding the fate of the Greyhound centers on the lives of the dogs once their racing careers have ended. Greyhound Friends, Inc., a small, not-for-profit organization based out of Hopkinton, […]
Going for the Gold with Olympic Pets – Alicia Sacramone: Gymnastics
Seven-time World Championship medalist Alicia Sacramone received her Yorkie, Maddie, eight years ago as a surprise gift from her parents and since then the pair have been inseparable. When the Massachusetts native is practicing her gymnastics routines with the women’s team, Maddie enjoys playing outside in the yard. But when the two are together at […]