I absolutely LOVE stories about therapy dogs and how they, unlike even the most well-intentioned humans, can help break kids and adults suffering from various issues right out of their shells. It's amazing!

READ FULL STORY @ Guideposts

Before I could finish, Alex made a beeline for a boy who was sitting on the carpet, his head down. She snuggled up to him and put her chin on his shoulder. The boy quietly put his arm around her.

I read a story to the kids. With each turn of the page, I caught a g...

Continue reading ...

So many of you have found Covenant Rescue Advocacy based on your searches for Muffin the dog. (SEE: "On a Mission for Muffin".) I thought I would post the most recent Morning Muffin, the newsletter Heather Laszlo sent out to all "Muffin supporters" out there. Heather raised $385 for her Muffin rescue effort. Although she didn't quite make the mark she was looking to make, Muffin is doing great. It's so great to see someone take a chance on a little critter like Muffin and have such a happy en...
Continue reading ...

Finally... a reality show that I can get behind!  I stumbled upon a message board post today that linked me to Rescue Ink, a new reality show that's half Animal Planet's Animal Cops and half TLC's Miami Ink.  Keep your eyes open for NatGeo's Rescue Ink.

In a metropolitan area with more than 20 million residents, thousands of animals — dogs, cats, and even chickens and piranhas — are neglected, abused, hoarded or housed illegally. A few years ago, eight tough guys from the mean streets, who...

Continue reading ...

I loved this video and wanted to share.  "Bully breeds" have the highest euthanization rate in shelters and pounds. Some are not even put down because of temperament... they are put down simply because of what breed they are or, in some cases, what breed or mix of breeds they look like.  CLICK HERE to watch this.
Continue reading ...

Wow! We've partnered with Amazon via the Amazon Associates program to bring you resources for you and your pets. Each item is given the "thumbs up" by Covenant Rescue Advocacy because it is great for you or for your animals. Each item is from Amazon.com or one of Amazon's independent sellers. We do not stock, ship, or take payments for these items directly. We are also taking suggestions of items to list!  Basically, all proceeds from these sales will be paid back to CRA in the form of Amazon...
Continue reading ...

Our dog Bruce adores the doggy daycare we take him to from time to time. It's great for playtime, exercise, socialization and, since ours it at our veterinarian's office, it has made him LOVE going to the vet!  I thought I would share some tips on how to find a good doggy daycare provider.


Did you know that you have the right to interview your pet care providers? A good, reputable company will be glad to talk with you prior to you booking an appointment with them. If they ask for money up fron...
Continue reading ...