Meet Bigsby and Alvin … totally unrelated dogs, completely different breeds, but so adorably similar that Bigsby could pass as a “mini-me” version of Alvin. We have several special pairs of dogs like this, so we decided to do a blog series on the duos. These two handsome boys are our first installment. Bigsby House…
Just when we couldn’t be more proud of our Lucas and his running skills, he surprises us with another monumental feat and makes us love him even more! This year’s Mini Marathon took place Saturday, and Lucas finished the 13.1-mile course in 1:12, setting a HUGE personal record and confirming our suspicions that he might…
I worked out, I trained, I carbo-loaded (Ok, mostly I just carbo-loaded), all so I could participate in Mutt Strut 2014. It’s not only The Greatest Spectacle in Dog Walking, it’s Indy Humane’s biggest fundraiser for our shelter pups and kitties, so I just had to offer my support! This was my first year participating…
This is the fourth installment in our series on GD staff dogs… Name: Chewbacca Chewmeister III A.K.A: Chewy, Chewball, Mr. Chew, Chew-Chew, Scruffalupagus Genetics: Corgi mix with a side of fiesty His story: He was found as a stray by someone who couldn’t keep him. When no one came forward to claim him, they shared…
This is the second installment in our series on Good Dog staff dogs. Name: Lucky Troy Baraby A.K.A: Bubba, Stubbors, LT, Lucky Lou, Crusty Old Man Genetics: Chihuahua mix Story:Spotted dodging busy traffic on Troy Road. Mary (hotel/daycare) stopped to help. He jumped in her car like it was meant to be. With no…
This is the first in our series spotlighting Good Dog staff dogs. Name: Bigsby Jones House-McCracken A.K.A: Bigs, Mr. Jones Genetics: Pug-Pekinese mix (Peek-a-Pug) Story: Adopted by Brittany (front desk) through a pet adoption website. Runt of the litter, born not breathing. Brought back to life, most definitely a fighter. Overcame an aggressive mast cell…
There’s no arguing that we’re the luckiest people on earth … We serve thousands of lovable dogs (and their equally lovable owners) and witness some amazing milestones. So we couldn’t help but list our Top 10 Best Moments of 2013. (Heads up, we couldn’t narrow it to 10, so this is long but worth it!)…
In our fourth installment on popular dog breeds, we’re showcasing a small wonder with big eyes, big heart and a fierce underbite: the Shih Tzu! Good Dog currently has over 240 in our clientele, and they’re the 3rd most registered toy breed in the AKC. Originally from China, Shih Tzu’s are an ancient breed that…
Given the gorgeous weather we’ve been having, Tiki decided it’s a good time to address the subject of outdoor dog safety. For this week’s blog, he sat down with Good Dog manager and doggie-care expert Michelle Moser for a Q&A session on the topic. Tiki: I love taking walks on the Monon, but I don’t…
We hope you enjoy this week’s blog, which is actually our first Guest Blog. Written by Craig and Wanda Anderson about their handsome St. Bernard mix ‘Tebow,’ it was so fun to read that we decided to print it word-for-word. Enjoy! We adopted Tebow from Indy Animal Care and Control on October 26, 2010. He…