More News of Sinbad, Coast Guard Mascot
Last week one of the featured dogs in our series was Sinbad, a mascot for the Coast Guard during the late 1930s-40s.
More News of Sinbad, Coast Guard Mascot Read More »
Family Pets
Mayor of Guffey, Monster the Cat
When looking for amazing stories about dogs, I came upon Shanda, a golden retriever, who served as mayor of Guffey, Colorado, from 1993-1998. Sadly she died in office. As with
Mayor of Guffey, Monster the Cat Read More »
A Dog is a Man’s Best Friend
“A dog is a man’s best friend.” Dog lovers know this is true, but few know that the saying came as a result of a Missouri court case between two
A Dog is a Man’s Best Friend Read More »
The Colonel, A Very Smart Dog
A dog named Colonel made news in 1876. The story appeared in The New York Times on May 1 of that year. Because Colonel’s breed is not specified the
The Colonel, A Very Smart Dog Read More »
William Randolph Hearst’s Dachshund
When most pets die, their passing is noted by the family with great pain and feelings of loss, particularly at those odd daily moments when you expect to see his
William Randolph Hearst’s Dachshund Read More »
The Government Asked For Pets for Defense in the 1940s
What if the U.S. government wanted your dog to enlist in the military? That’s exactly the request that went out in 1942 shortly after Pearl Harbor. The direct attack on
The Government Asked For Pets for Defense in the 1940s Read More »