‘Tis the season for dog sledding! The most famous and challenging dog sled races, the Yukon Quest and the Iditarod, take place in February and March every year. These races are 1,000 miles long through rugged terrain and extreme winter conditions. A true test of endurance, courage, team work and skill for humans (Mushers) and […]
This month’s Woof Wish spotlights SafePet Ottawa. This caring & dynamic volunteer organization provides support and foster homes for the companion animals of abused women and their children who need to exit from domestic violence to the safety of a local Violence Against Women (VAW) shelters. The Vital First Step SafePet Ottawa provides that vital […]
There’s an old expression, “you can’t judge a book by its cover”, that certainly applies in the canine world, especially when it comes to the size of a dog. Dogs come in all shapes and sizes. Many people prefer smaller dogs thinking they’re easier to handle. It’s easy to be seduced by those tiny, purse-sized, […]
A Dog’s Best Friend in Southwest Florida Our Woof Wish spotlight this month is on Michelle Delaney, a remarkable woman who I had the good fortune to meet and talk with at the recent Global Pet Expo in Orlando, Florida. Michelle is one of the great pet champions of southwest Florida. An award-winning trainer, she owns and […]
Sarah Broderick and The Gift of Titan. Muttluks is pleased to introduce Sarah Broderick and Titan, her six-year old Golden Retriever. Based in Anacortes, Washington, Sarah and Titan are in the Woof Wish spotlight this month. Sarah, who is now retired, evaluated, trained and matched service dogs to their people. As Sarah put it, “providing […]
PM Trudeau gives Muttluks as gift to President Obama’s First Dogs. After 22 years of making dog boots, it never ceases to amaze me where Muttluks show up. In March 2016 I was surprised to find the Toronto media at our door inquiring about the Muttluks that were gifted by Prime Minister Trudeau to President […]