children and dogs and cats

Snow Days

I fist have to admit school was only delayed today. After our 8 inches of snow over the weekend and spending it with another adult, 2 children, 2 dogs, 3 cats and 5 new born kittens I need the break....

Colorado Freedom Service Dogs and At-Risk Children Form Life-Changing Bonds

Every now and then bad stories come out about dogs and children. That’s when I hear from young parents and new parents about how they fear having a dog in their home. For all those negative...

German Research Finds Dogs Reduce Allergies in Children

How cool is this! Not only do dogs teach children how to be better people; they actually reduce allergies too! Thanks to The Register for this article. Dogs reduce allergies in kids The benefit of...

Indian Stray Dogs Save Abandoned Baby

Thanks to The Star for this article. Abandoned baby girl rescued by stray dogs in eastern India NEW DELHI (AP) - Stray dogs rescued a baby girl abandoned under a mound of mud and leaves in eastern...

North Carolina Teens Socialize Shelter Dogs

I love sharing these stories! So why doesn’t every city and town have a program like this???? Thanks to WRAL.com for this article. Students Help Socialize Shelter Dogs By KIM GRIZZARD The...

Michigan 6th Graders Hold Ikidarod to Learn About Iditarod

Thanks to MLive.com for this article. Ikidarod mimics Iditarod Sled Dog Race, teaches teamwork at charter school by Beth Loechler | The Grand Rapids Press Friday March 07, 2008 The Ikidarod, a...

Kentucky Dogs Help Children Read

Thanks to KYPost for this article. Library Goes To The Dogs …. Happily For years dogs have played an important role in the lives of many. They can give eyes to the blind, friendship to the...