We finally found a great dog to adopt! This weekend we brought home Desmond, a 10-month-old Corgi mix (they say Corgi/German Shepherd, but we think he's Corgi/Doberman.) We found him at the Town Lake Animal Shelter here in Austin. He's a sweet, fearless and very smart dog. He was also one of the local news Pet of the Week ... Read More »

I’ve been noticing a lot of talk recently about breed specific legislation. Cities around the country are introducing new laws that put restrictions on, or even outlaw altogether, “aggressive” bully breeds, most notably pit bulls. In some cases, aggressive dog breed owners are required to make their dogs ... Read More »

My husband and I have been thinking seriously about the possibility of getting a second dog. We’ll be moving from our apartment to a house in a few months, and the possibility of having extra room and a fenced yard makes me want to fill those spaces with a wiggly new puppy. I’m an unapologetic animal collector. ... Read More »