Got a new pooch and overwhelmed by the mess? 6 tips to keep your cool! thanks to iRobot Roomba for sponsoring this post I ADORE my furbabies Lazer and Ike in fact I just received a beautiful necklace and had their names engraved on two of the stones- because frankly I consider them to be my kids, albeit ones who are covered in fur, have four legs- and NEVER talk back … [Read more...]
In the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey Louie’s Legacy is taking care of Rescue pets who don’t have a voice
Several years ago on the eve of my late daddy's first year yahrzeit, I saw a facebook post of a dog named Peluche who the tireless and kind folks at Louie's Legacy Animal rescue pulled from a shelter. Imagine a shihtzu surrendered at a shelter? I had always wanted to get another dog, to be a companion for my then 13 year old Shih Tzu Mellie and I felt like this was my dad coming to me (did I … [Read more...]
Doggie Etiquette and Reasons Why You Should Foster a Rescue
I have already informed my kids that once they leave the nest I have big plans for their bedrooms and their childhood home... I will be converting it into an animal shelter- a refuge for any living, breathing creatures who find themselves in need of a warm bed, food and some TLC. While I'm not quite sure how on board my kids are with this; my daughter has requested that I leave her room intact to … [Read more...]
Dogs in the city and the gift of fostering a shelter animal
Growing up, I was that kid stuck in a family of non-dog lovers and very much alone in my desire to have a dog join our family unit. My mother, who could not fathom sharing her home with a four-legged creature, tried to pacify me with a parakeet. "Tippy", which I named her, was friendly enough, but couldn't snuggle with me at night. Fast-forward 18 years. After getting married, I finally got … [Read more...]
Get your Ticket to The Louie’s Legacy #BlueGala and Help Rescue Homeless Furbabies #AdoptDontShop
The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated. ~ Gandhi It is hard to put into words the tireless efforts Louie's Legacy does simply because they believe animals deserve the same kindness and love as the rest of us. My ShihTzu Lazer was rescued almost five years ago, alone and scared in a Brooklyn shelter, sick and full of physical and mental … [Read more...]