Greyhound rescue is often a grim business. My friend Karyn spends endless hours unearthing the conditions under which racing greyhounds labor — caged most of the day, fed decayed, steroid-laced food, discarded like trash after their working days are done — to provide ammunition to reporters like Tim Vanderpool (here’s his latest on the topic)…
Frankie speaks!
My friend Karyn, greyhound rescuer, foodie, and generally fun person, asked me if she could interview Frankie because he is the inspiration for my new book, Am I Boring My Dog (and because I suspect she often prefers speaking to dogs over speaking to humans). I usually try to shield him from publicity — see…
Greyhound chic
I admit it. I have a soft spot for greyhounds. My friend Karyn is a tireless advocate for them, and through personal acquaintance with her pups, Painter (see April 25 post) and Lily, I’ve come to appreciate how funny and sweet tempered they are, no matter what curves — especially those on race tracks — …
Sunglasses, part 3 — Form & Function
Looking for an excuse to put cool shades on your pup? Dogs need protection against UVA, UVB and UVC rays, just like people do. Overexposure to the sun’s rays can create cataracts, photokeratitis, corneal adhesions and other really unpleasant conditions. Dogs need protection from getting stuff in their eyes, just like people do. If your…
Celebrating greyhounds
When I told my friend Karyn Zoldan I was starting a dog blog, she asked me to link to the Greyhound Injury Fund site, which she created. It tells a sad tale about a hit-and-run-accident and huge vet bills, but has a happy ending that involves cool jewelry. Glad to help, I told Karyn, but…