Kids & Family - Nov. 9, 2009
How to pick the perfect pooch
OnMilwaukee.com consulted dog experts Stacy LaPoint, owner of Companion Natural Pet Food, and Jill Albers, a Wisconsin Humane Society volunteer, to get tips for picking the dog that's right for you and your family.
Tags: dogs, adoption, humane society, rescue groups, companion natural pet food

Living - June 1, 2009
I adore my sometimes annoying dogs
I just read Andy Tarnoff's blog about Mojo -- I'm prayin' for him -- and it made me think about my dogs.
Tags: poodles, dogs

Kids & Family - April 25, 2009
MECA provides 24 / 7 care for ailing pets
There's good news for critically ill or injured animals and their caregivers and it's called the Milwaukee Emergency Center for Animals. (MECA) The state-of-the-art facility, 3670 S. 108th St., opens on June 1 and is equipped to accept the city's most critical care cases.
Tags: pet care, veternarian, vet, dogs, cats, lizards, birds, MECA

Movies & TV - April 7, 2009
"Marley & Me" cuts too close to the bone
I think I made a mistake last night by watching the film "Marley & Me." I'm not saying this because I thought the film was a waste of time, but because I have a 13-year-old, deaf, gray-muzzled Lab who can barely walk up the stairs.
Tags: marley & me, jennifer aniston, owen wilson, dogs, death

Living - Jan. 14, 2009
Winter plans for your pup
Just like humans, your pup needs special care to stay warm, safe and healthy through the winter months. Keep your dog warm and happy with these winter tips from Central Bark.
Tags: central bark, dogs, winter, jackie jordan

Living - Oct. 8, 2009
Best Dog Toy EVER
Dogs love to play with toys.  Well most dogs.And most of the dogs that love to play with toys often like to fetch. Retrievers. Setters. Spaniels. Even Beagles on occasion fetch toys. Where am I going with this?Well, as the title proclaims, I am talking about the amazing Jolly Ball ...
Tags: Dogs, Toys

Milwaukee Buzz - March 26, 2009
A Voice for Animals in the Economic Downturn
A Voice for Animals during the Economic Downturn  Animal Fairy Charities, a non profit organization is launching Animal Advocate Television, a show aimed at raising awareness for animal welfare and giving voice for those who cannot speak for themselves.  Franklin, WI (Animal Fairy Chari...
Tags: Animal, Advocate, Television, Horses, Dogs, Cats, Non Profit, Welfare

Kids & Family - Dec. 1, 2008
So, I got a dog...
I am not sure whether I would be a good parent or a bad parent.  I have seen both and know what I should and shouldn't do from my own upbringing.  So, I felt that at 31 years old, I should take the next step and get myself a dog.  It's like parenting but less crying and more barkin...
Tags: dogs, family

Kids & Family - May 11, 2008
Bad day at the Dog Park!
Saturdays we take our dog to the Runway Dog Park before 10 am. Recently, I went after 10 am. Note to self- NEVER Again!Each visit to the dog park is about one hour of pure frisbee action. On this particular day, another dog took my dogs' frisbee and ran off! The owner of the other dog j...
Tags: runway dog park, dogs, stolen frisbees,