By Chris Robinson There has been a lot of publicity, in recent years, about the value of “independent thinkers” in any organization. The ability to be creative in thinking, to think “outside the box,” “around the box” and “through the box” is a greatly prized trait in most situations. That being the case, my dogs [...]
by Attila Márton I have a gut feeling that I’ve arrived into a different world. I feel uncomfortable, even if I know that I’ll be confined only temporarily. I’m waiting to be let in in the oppressive presence of a concrete fence. Sluice gates, open spaces, where I can’t see anyone, yet I know I [...]
Since its founding nearly 129 years ago, Purina has been giving back to pets and people in need. Each May, the company’s associates from across the United States are encouraged to take time away from work to volunteer in their communities. This past Tuesday, nearly 2,000 St. Louis-based Purina employees took part in the company’s 22nd annual Purina Cares Day [...]
Heather & Colton Johnson are proud to introduce Sunrise Service Dogs, a charitable 501(c)(3) organization committed to providing assistance dogs to those that need them most – people with disabilities, children, and first responders. It’s an incredible opportunity to offer pure-bred, purpose bred service dogs to our home community here in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and [...]
Guess Who? Are you ready for this week’s great #ThrowbackThursday photo? Who is this successful breeder and handler? Check back on Monday for the correct answer! Don’t forget! Do you have a fun photo that you would like to share for #ThrowbackThursday? Email Liz Powell at showresults@caninechronicle.com with your photos!
Purina is unleashing the power of pets to help manage stress for college students ahead of final exams in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month. A group of Purina employee-led Touch Therapy teams is visiting the campus of the University of Missouri—St. Louis (UMSL) this week to officially kickoff Mental Health Awareness Month and to [...]
by William Given Originally published November/December 2014 Puppies and young dogs are well-known for assuming an amazing array of extraordinarily unappealing shapes and sizes before they reach any sort of fixed maturity. You may look at a very handsome and promising youngster that has a good many outstanding qualities one day, only to find a [...]
Last week, the New Jersey Assembly Appropriations Committee amended the controversial “cost of care” bill, Assembly Bill 2354, and voted to forward it to the full Assembly for further consideration. The American Kennel Club (AKC) believes amended A.2354 still fails to both adequately protect the rights of bona fide co-owners and address the constitutional issues of [...]
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Here’s the thing, regardless of what they’ve won or produced, our dogs are family members. At the end of the day their true impact on our lives is personal. Sure, we brag about their big wins and their famous offspring, but like every important relationship, their real importance derives from stuff that defies analytical measurement. You’re probably thinking, “Okay, that’s obvious, why is this nitwit wasting ink on this topic?”
