Tag Archives: Dog History

Abraham Lincoln’s Devotion to Cats

For Presidents’ Day on Monday I paid tribute to George Washington’s love of dogs. Not wanting to play favorites to dogs, today I’m sharing Abraham Lincoln’s devotion to cats. When Abraham Lincoln was elected President of the United States, he made the difficult decision to leave his beloved dog, Fido, in Illinois. He knew that […]

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A Salute To George Washington’s Love of Dogs

As we prepare to celebrate the United States of America’s 250th birthday this year, on this Presidents’ Day I salute George Washington’s dedication not only to the founding of our country, but to dogs too! It is estimated that during his lifetime George Washington had approximately 50 dogs, representing a variety of breeds including Dalmatians, […]

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Thank You Military Working Dogs

On this Veterans Day weekend, we thank current and retired Military Working Dogs for your bravery and loyalty in protecting our country and the men and women who serve beside you.  Since 1942 it is estimated that over 30,000 dogs have served our country, with approximately 2,500 Military Working Dogs on active duty today.  In their […]

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Delsey the Dog’s Close Encounter

In September 1961 Betty and Barney Hill, along with their dog, Delsey, were heading home to Portsmouth, New Hampshire after spending time in Montreal, Canada. It was late, and they were tired. However, after getting lost trying to find a dog friendly hotel on the outskirts of Montreal, they decided to head straight home. Little […]

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