By Janet McAfee Curtis Sweesy and Vanessa Ruggles are foster parents for Loving All Animals, specializing in caring for German shepherd dogs. Their dining room wall is a shrine, a "wall of love" containing the photos of the shepherds they've loved, trained, and helped place...
By Janet McAfee Please join the effort to find Tucker. A pet lover's worst nightmare is having your dog go missing in an unfamiliar location. Not knowing your pet's fate is a heartbreaking experience as you wonder if he is scared, injured or hungry. This 2-year-old, 10 pound...
By Janet McAfee Our weather cooled down this week, extending the time Coachella Valley residents can enjoy walks and hikes in our beautiful desert. All dog owners know how much their canine pals love being included in their activities, and exploring nature with "Benji"...
It's a jungle out there for homeless animals, so help them find a home and some love! Join Bianca Rae and Loving All Animals on Saturday, May 4th for the "It's a Jungle Out There..." adoption fair. The event runs from 10-4 p.m. in the suite next to Babe's at The River in...
By Janet McAfee Pets come to us in many ways, sometimes when we least expect them. Patricia Rogers was grieving over the loss of her beloved cat, Shadow, when a neighbor called her last September about the plight of a puppy named Polar Bear. The dog belonged to a young...
"Who Rescues Who?" The bumper sticker with the paw print graces the back of many automobiles. There is an army of folks, some independent, others working for large animal welfare organizations, at the front lines in the battle to save homeless animals. Who are they? What...
Owners of grey parrots are familiar with the impressive counting abilities and verbal prowess of these beautiful birds. They pick up on words and sounds quickly and can mimic the sound of telephones, microwaves, video games, and even barking dogs. The birds have a tendency to...
Zolton is my seven-year-old Shih Tzu. He has an uncanny way of becoming my teacher. I work out of my home office. Although I am present in the room, I may not be present in his life. Yes, I take the time to scratch him behind the ears when he shows up at my desk, then I quickly...
Missy, a sweet little terrier, was the first of hundreds of rescue dogs I have adopted into homes during the past four years. This first adoption was the quickest and easiest. It was rush hour and I headed towards the city of Rialto for the 50th anniversary party for my...
March 30, 2013 Highland Ca. USA RASCAL a 6.5lbs naturally hairless critter sometimes called a Chupacabra, has been undefeated for the 5th year in a row at the Southern California Ugly Dog Contest as determined by public vote during the city's Citrus Harvest...
