4 The Love Of Animals

DECEMBER 10, 2012

There are also tales of dogs who weren’t specially trained, but who turned out to have skills that helped their humans in unexpected ways! A Rottweiler named Sheba who broke free from her chain and rescued nine of her puppies after her owner buried them alive in a two-foot deep grave because they weren’t purebred.

Dogs 100

Dogs Purebred Rescue 2005 100

4 The Love Of Animals

MAY 14, 2013

My human kept me in an enclosed porch because, let’s face it, I was crawling with fleas and pretty filthy. We dogs are wired by nature to be humans’ companions. After all, dogs have the longest history of co-habitation with humans of any animal. But there’s a special bond between a dog and its human rescuer.

Dogs 100

Dogs Rescue Pit Bulls Puppies 100

4 The Love Of Animals

MARCH 1, 2010

Save the Planet: Adopting a shelter pet not only saves a life, but it reduces demand for purebred animals, which are more likely to have medical problems due to genetic abnormalities. If you’re not willing to go through the trials of house-training a young puppy or kitten, opting for an older shelter animal is an easy option.

Humane Society Of The United States 100

Humane Society Of The United States Purebred Adoptable Shelters 100

Animal Ethics

JUNE 17, 2007

There are puppies with puppy breath and slobbery kisses; young dogs with enthusiasm, devotion and intelligence; older dogs with patience, loyalty and wisdom. You can find purebreds, mixed breeds and designer dogs. When that happens, you’ll understand the bond between human and companion animal of which Mr. Phillips wrote.

New York Times 40

New York Times New York Tulsa Purebred 40