Fellow pet owners, here's a funny post/story I hope you'll enjoy. Think road trip with dogs..and kids..and well... Just read on and laugh with me, folks.

In spite of it's name, the Australian Shepherd actually originates from North America, and is a breed that is relatively new, established in the 1920s.  It was developed and bred to be a herding dog, and as such is very protective of whatever it is supposed to watch over, be it human or animal. 

The…

We want to thank you so much for your help with our missing dogs. Chloe and Chief had been missing for 6 days. In less than 24 hrs after our post to your website, you contacted us and our dogs were home safe and sound in time for Thanksgiving dinner. We would like to thank you and everyone who was involved in the effort. Words can't discribe our appreciation! Jeff/Sheila and family.

The Cardigan Welsh Corgi is a member of the herding group, and originated in Wales as one of the oldest members of the herding group.  Unlike most breeds of dogs that were bred to round up cattle, the Corgi was purposely bred to be short and low to the ground, to be able to be safely out of reach of kicking hooves that would pass over the top of their heads.  In…

Sasha (courtesy of Damir Perge)

I am on my computer in the Pet Commando studio working and Sasha jumps in my lap. He is making it difficult to work on the computer and I am barely able to write this note.

He wants me to pet him and is purring like a Ferrari. Someone please adopt this cute cat so that I can get back to work.…

The purpose of Pet Commando is to enable and inspire you to help pets in need, not to encourage you to take on more animals than you can handle.  Our purpose is to improve the lives of animals needing good and loving homes.  It is an easy trap to fall into, and a fine line that rescuers walk. The main message is to recognize the pets that need help, intervene when needed, and…

Many people take for granted their dog's teeth, but brushing them is not nearly as difficult as one might think. Brushing a dog's teeth can add time to your dog's life by keeping it healthier.  Teeth brushing is just as important to a dog as it is to us. It helps prevent problems with gum disease, improves the over-all appearance of the teeth of the dog, and improve the…

Often a dog owner will bring a dog in to be groomed with the complaint of hair all over the house, furniture, and bed. The most common misconception is that if they buy a short-haired dog, there will not be much hair left lying around to clean up... this is far from the truth!

Most dogs with short hair, the most popular being Chihuahuas, Labrador Retrievers, Rat Terriers, and Great Danes, actually shed more hair than most…