Just another day at the Funny Farm (video)

  Regular readers of my columns and personal blog (ie: my friends and family) know there’s a reason I’ve dubbed my house “the funny farm.” Not only do I write humor … it’s just madness over here. Disorganization, clutter and chaos. And that’s just me. Add in the animals and it’s a non-stop barrel of [...]

Pit bull shot by sheriff’s deputies; community responds

There’s a hot controversy stirring here in my hometown of Rochester, NY. I confess I’m late coming to the story, being wrapped up as I am in family tree research. But I’ve finally had time to catch up and … well, it’s quite a story. Here’s what happened. Last Friday, June 2, two Monroe County Sheriff [...]

It’s a Pitty Pup Pawjama Party (photo)

  This picture shared by a Facebook pal was just too doggone cute to not share with readers: this is Mabel, Misha and Tessie, taking time out for a snuggly snooze. Who needs pillows when you have best friends? The photo was snapped by Sarah Anderson – Mabel is her dog, and Misha and Tessie are foster dogs she’s caring [...]

Why puppy mills and pit bull breeders both produce “disposable dogs”

One of our local news station in Rochester, NY, 13WHAM news, did a two part story this week on the problem of backyard breeders and the astounding number of pit bulls ending up our local animal shelter. The two-part series was called “Disposable Dogs.” In the story, reporter Jane Flasch shared information about the growing [...]