Category Archives: Deborah Howard’s Blog
Burying our cherished pets is not a recent practice. Although many claim society buries animals for hygienic reasons, we all know there’s more to the story. Whether your favorite goldfish’s remains are comfortably snuggled in a shoe box or an … Continue reading
The winter coats are hanging, the leaves are turning, and the oven is begging for some Autumn love. While sweet-toothed, amateur bakers scroll their cookbooks for the perfect apple pie, pumpkin pie, and apple crisp recipes, we’re on a mission … Continue reading
On Wednesday October 28, Boston’s Pawsh Dog Boutique held a Halloween Bash to die for. It was no surprise when characters like Darth Vader, Princess Leia, Batdog, Princess Thatcher, and Bea the Chef strutted in wagging their tails. According to … Continue reading
We all love Halloween: silly costumes, loud parties, yummy candy, creepy jack-o’-lanterns, and spooky stories included (seriously, what’s not to love?!). Just because we humans enjoy the thrills and chills that come with the Autumn season doesn’t mean Fido feels … Continue reading
Over at Dogster , they have posted a list of tips for those dog-lovers who are photographically inclined. The results seem to speak for themselves! Here is their list of tips: "1) Change angles Most pet photos are taken from … Continue reading
DEBORAH. I’m here with Spencer the dog. I was wondering, Spencer, what kind of things do you like to do during the summer? SPENCER. I love to go swimming. In fact, one of my favorite activities is trail running. When … Continue reading
The summer can be a fun season for companion animal and owner alike, but it can also be dangerous. Leaving animals in an enclosed environment such as a car is inhumane and can lead to injury or death. The temperature … Continue reading
The Telegraph reports, Black and white hound Clyde is totally blind and relies on his partner and fellow collie Bonnie to guide him everywhere. When they are together five-year-old Clyde seems as capable as a fully-sighted dog, but he refuses … Continue reading
On July 16th, Deborah Howard, founder and president of the Companion Animal Protection Society (CAPS) participated in a one-hour teleseminar interview (click to listen) with Susan Daffron of the National Association of Pet Rescue Professionals. Among the topics discussed were … Continue reading
Last Wednesday, Cesar Millan, the dog behavior specialist from the hit TV show “The Dog Whisperer,” teamed up with the pet advocacy group Last Chance for Animals (LCA) to educate audiences about the horrors behind puppy mills. The press conference … Continue reading
