Monthly Archives: June 2011
Heat stroke in Dogs
Some may think that only humans can suffer from heatstroke, but when it comes to the summer heat, dogs cannot handle excessive warmth as well as we do. Animals that are obese, geriatric, or have heart or respiratory disease are … Continue reading
Swamp Cooler
Help your dog beat the heat this summer with a Swamp Cooler cooling vest from RUFFWEAR. Just soak it in cold water, wring it out, and fasten around your dog.Evaporative cooling (like an actual swamp cooler) exchanges the dog’s heat … Continue reading
Tails from the Cages in the Back
At its heart Must Love Dogs NW is a rescue organization. We don’t just take in dogs that simply need a good grooming and are ready to go. By rescue we mean taking in dogs that without our intervention would … Continue reading
Meet Lilly
Lilly Belle is just a giant Tootsie Roll of sweetness! She is a shiny black short haired Dachshund with rich reddish-brown markings on her face, chest, all four feet, and under her tail. Lilly Belle loves to lie in the … Continue reading
Breed 101: Rat Terrier
History: The Rat Terrier is a small mixed-breed dog arising from the immigration of British workers to the US. They were bred for controlling vermin and hunting small game, developed for remarkable speed. Many other dog breeds were included in … Continue reading
The Ideal Dog House – Design by Arch Johansen
We had black labs all my life when I was growing up. My Dad built their dog houses. His design kept the comfort, health and safety of the dog as the priority. First the dog house should be elevated a … Continue reading
Featured Dog: Bob
Bob is a 9 1/2year old Bassett Hound/Golden Retriever mix available for adoption. Read more about Bob and on our pet list page.
Top 10 reasons we own and foster dogs
Top 10 reasons we own and foster dogs in no particular order: 1. We get aeration of the soil and mole and squirrel prevention all in one. 2. Weekly dozens of unique organic statues are created outside (mostly). 3. We … Continue reading
Where We Step In
It is a tear jerking reality that no one wants to face, but nearly half of the dogs and cats that enter the humane society never leave. But that’s where Must Love Dogs NW steps in. We are determined to … Continue reading
An Af’ Fur to Remember
The second Annual Masquerade Ball, Dinner and Auction By Christina Ingham Must Love Dogs NW has many events throughout the year that help support our ongoing dedication to animal rescue, adoption, spay and neuter assistance, community outreach and animal awareness. … Continue reading