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Fake Service Dogs: What the Law Says
Yesterday I told you about the “fakers,“ those who falsely claim their pet is a service animal in order to take with them wherever they go. Now that we know there are some bad actors out there that are claiming their pets are service animals, what can be done about it? By knowing what the … Continue reading
Fake Service Dogs? Yep, it’s a HUGE Problem.
Fake service dogs? Are you kidding me? Yes, indeedy! Seems that some dog owners are scamming the system by claiming their companion animal is a service dog. WHAT? Oh yeah, it’s easy! You just say your dog is a service animal, and businesses cannot then deny your dog entrance into their business. But surely dog … Continue reading
Animal Hoarders and their Enablers: An Interview with John Doppler Schiff
John Doppler Schiff. Know the name? You would if you were a hoarder or a breeder. You see, John Doppler Schiff is one of the people behind CaboodleRanch.net, a website devoted to profiling the cruelty behind the Caboodle Ranch Cat Rescue Sanctuary. Caboodle Ranch was raided in 2012 after years of people voicing concerns about … Continue reading
Don’t Care About Animal Welfare? Here’s Why You Should.
Some folks are just crazy. I can’t think of another way to explain it. They cause untold suffering, while paying little or no consequences because of it. Meanwhile you, even those of you that hate every animal on earth, pay for what they do. This is just some of the insanity in the news this … Continue reading
A Primer On Animal Advocacy
All animal advocates are not alike. In fact, there are two VERY different viewpoints about how animals should be seen. Today I’ll give a brief primer on the difference in the two camps. In one camp are the Abolitionists. Abolitionists believe that animals have rights and should not be used by people in any way. … Continue reading
At Sochi, Our Voices Were Heard
Many dog lovers are up at arms about the dog cull in Sochi. But the killing of animals has long been associated with major sporting events. Remember in 2012 when stray dogs were killed in Ukraine before the Euro 2012 Soccer Championship? Dogs were poisoned with bait food or killed by blowgun syringes loaded with … Continue reading
We’re On the Air!
Oh Dog! I am so excited! As I told you, Jen was interviewed for the Paws to Talk podcast, and that podcast is now LIVE! You can download the podcast at the Paws to Talk website or on iTunes. If you ever wondered what the stingy cookie woman is really like, here’s your chance to … Continue reading
Crazy Cat Lady? I Don’t Think So.
I am bothered that many people think that a single woman who cares for more than one cat is to be identified as a Crazy Cat Lady. I am even more bothered that many of you think that’s cute and have chosen to embrace the title. And retailers have taken notice, for now they, too, … Continue reading
Some People are Just Plain Mean
Sometimes people are just plain mean. This past week we learned that puppies at an animal rescue in Scottsboro, Alabama, were poisoned with antifreeze after someone scaled two fences, one of which was 6 feet high, and put antifreeze in their water bowl. At present, one of the puppies is still hanging on. Also, someone … Continue reading
Why Do I Bother Writing This Blog?
Sometimes I ask myself why I continue to write a blog dedicated to the welfare of animals. Aren’t there plenty of other groups and people doing the same that are at least getting paid to carry that message? Am I nothing more than a minnow swimming in the ocean? After all, if I were to … Continue reading
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Rumpy Dog
All About Me!
Hi! My name is Rumpy, and I am an Alaskan Malamute. I used to live in Middle Tennessee, but now my family and I reside in southeast Alabama. I have this cool blog that I started in 2011. Here at rumpydog.com we talk about all things animal, with a focus on animal welfare and responsible animal companion guardianship. But we also like to throw in a heaping helping of cute! cute! cute! I mean, how could you look at me and not melt, right?
My story? Well, I was found on the side of a busy street. Jenny thought she would help me find my home, but nobody claimed me. So now I live with her. She's a pretty good ole' gal, but she is mighty stingy with the dog cookies. *sigh*
There are also some cats- they each have their own story. June Buggie is their chief spokesperson. He is 16 years old, crotchety, and not afraid to say what's on his mind.
All writings and photos are the copyright property of Jenny Threet (unless the writer is a guest blogger, in which case it is the property of that guest blogger) and may not be used without permission.
You can contact me at [email protected].
