Once Dave and I decided that Ranger needed a companion, we carefully agreed on the age range and gender of our prospective new family member. To our surprise, we needed to think harder about the best age for Ranger’s sister.
Canine Health Resort offers an amazing opportunity for dogs to heal after undergoing medical treatment at Colorado State University’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital. Owners with non-aggressive dogs may choose to leave them in this homey country haven during their rehabilitation. These lucky canines heal together as they romp on nearly seventy-five acres, swim in a pond, and sleep crate-free at night in the living room of a cozy farmhouse!
Interested in adopting a rescue dog? Consider finding your next four-footed family member at the Best Friends Animal Society’s 3,700-acre Sanctuary, a Best Friends’ urban facility, or a network partner shelter. All work toward the goal of “No More Homeless Pets.” Read on to learn more about Best Friends and its Sanctuary, which is the largest home for rescued animals in this country.
Dave and I recently hiked forty-plus miles along the Salkantay trek to Machu Picchu in Peru. In fog, rain and snow, we trekked to the 15,213-foot Salkantay Pass before descending into a river valley. Days later, we crested another pass and caught our first glimpse of Machu Picchu on an opposite mountainside. Our trek gave us an understanding of why the Spaniards centuries ago never discovered Machu Picchu.
Is it safe to take your dog on high altitude hikes and climbs? Learn from Dr. Richard Gastellum, an experienced veterinarian and a hiker/climber, about precautions to take, supplies to carry,and symptoms of high-altitude sickness before you make that decision and set out with your four-legged furry best friend.
Looking for a new four-footed family member? Consider checking out a breed rescue organization in your area if you are partial to a particular breed. Safe Harbor Lab Rescue’s story reveals how a well-run nonprofit organization can give so many canines a second and even third chance at a full and happy life.
UPDATED: The Arizona Humane Society workers said that Choco was untrainable. Judie Niece ended up adopting and renaming him Good Grief Charlie Brown. This rescue dog and his proud owner/handler Judie Niece defied that Humane Society’s opinion. Charlie now has 48 titles to his name and still competes!
Purebreds and mixed breeds can use their natural abilities to earn a plethora of American Kennel Club (AKC) titles. Read my third and final post about AKC performance sports to learn about more events that you and your furry best friend might try for new challenges as well as plenty of fun!
Learn a new sport with your favorite four-legged best friend to shake off any winter blues! The American Kennel Club offers a huge selection of canine performance events and a total of nearly 400 performance titles. One of these sports just may be a perfect match for you and your furry pal.
Does your furry best friend act bored and find ways to get into trouble? Or are you and your dog just plain tired of competing in the same type competition, show after show? If so, check out some of the many American Kennel Club performance events open to mixed breeds and purebreds. You just may find a fun new sport for you and your faithful companion!