Basket of Adorables: Photos From Halloween Dog Parade in New York City

I hope you enjoy my photos from the Annual Halloween Dog Parade in Tompkins Square Park. The costumes this year were spectacular. You can read about the “Howling Good Time” on Sniff and Barkens magazine.

Tips For Calm Dogs on July 4th

Dogs on July 4th – You may get a kick out of fireworks exploding on July 4th. However, your dog may freak out. Here are some tips to keep your dog calm. May the Fourth Be With You!

Dog Pics Guaranteed to Cheer You Up

Fact: Dog Pics cheer us up. I’m no doctor, but I know what I know. The more dog pics I see, the better I feel. So, for you and for me, for all of us, enjoy dog art images, dogs I’ve photographed, and dog pics I found online.

Dogs: Expert Training Tips for a Perfect Pooch

Dog expert Cesar Millan explains that a happy, well-behaved dog knows how to walk on a leash properly. The Dog Whisperer takes a six-step approach for stepping out with your furry friend.

10 Holiday Foods to Keep Away from Dogs and Cats

You know what holiday foods you need to avoid, but your pets don’t. Here are 10 common seasonal foods that are the most dangerous to dogs and cats.

15 DIY Halloween Costumes for Your Dog

I don’t know about you, but I hate to drop $50 on a dog costume when it is easy enough to make one myself. These photos serve to spark ideas for costumes you make with your recyclables, knick-knacks and leftovers.

The Most Heartwarming Facebook Page Ever: Susie’s Senior Dogs

One woman launched a movement to save senior dogs. Her name is Erin O’Connell, she’s 29 and lives on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. Five weeks ago Erin created a Facebook page called, “Susie’s Senior Dogs,” with the tagline “Matching humans and senior dogs one bond at a time.” Word spread fast and now the page has 139,000 likes and is responsible for 25 senior dog adoptions. I wanted to find out what had inspired this great effort so I clicked “Like” on the page and sent a private message asking for an interview. Erin graciously agreed to talk about her instant-soup campaign success.

Adorable Dogs in Doggie Fashions

Dogs, Dogs, Dogs!

Empty the Shelters Gives Pets New Leash on Life

Empty the Shelters (ETS) recently had its fifth pet adoption event in Grand Rapids, Michigan. A whopping 2,631 pets were rescued! That number includes adoptions that took place in the week leading up to the event plus one glorious day when 1571 pets were adopted—726 dogs, 827 cats, and 18 other animals.

Crazy Creative Dog Portraits

Colorful and crazy custom-made dog portrait paintings and custom cat portraits by pet portrait artist Rebecca Collins of Art Paw.