They say every dog has his day. This year, that day is Friday, June 22, the 14th national Take Your Dog to Work Day. The event is promoted by Pet Sitters International (see www.takeyourdog.com if you think I’m pulling your paw).

They say every dog has his day. This year, that day is Friday, June 22, the 14th national Take Your Dog to Work Day. The event is promoted by Pet Sitters International (see www.takeyourdog.com if you think I’m pulling your paw).

Ahwatukee Foothills residents Marci and Josh Miller never thought they'd be the owners of five large dogs, but once they began fostering and adopting for Valley Dogs they just couldn't say no.

Councilwoman Margaret Chittenden wants Youngtown to create a dog park, and she’s checking out facilities throughout the Valley to get some ideas. Sun Citian Joyce Lyon said Chittenden shouldn’t have to look any further than the dog park near the La Ronde Shopping Center at Del Webb Boulevard and Talisman.

Councilwoman Margaret Chittenden wants Youngtown to create a dog park, and she’s checking out facilities throughout the Valley to get some ideas. Sun Citian Joyce Lyon said Chittenden shouldn’t have to look any further than the dog park near the La Ronde Shopping Center at Del Webb Boulevard and Talisman.

My Rottweiler, who is just a year old, broke the plate glass living room window this morning. She was barking very exuberantly at passing neighbor dogs and simply got carried away. I warped in from the bedroom and there she sat with a doggy-stunned look on her face amidst the shattered glass. She was unharmed, but still, damage was done.

My Rottweiler, who is just a year old, broke the plate glass living room window this morning. She was barking very exuberantly at passing neighbor dogs and simply got carried away. I warped in from the bedroom and there she sat with a doggy-stunned look on her face amidst the shattered glass. She was unharmed, but still, damage was done.

As consumers make their gift-giving lists, they may want to check them twice and heed certain advice before making certain popular purchases. While puppies, jewelry, expensive electronics or trampolines are sure to delight, shoppers often overlook the impact these gifts may have on the recipient's homeowner's or renter's insurance policy.

As consumers make their gift-giving lists, they may want to check them twice and heed certain advice before making certain popular purchases. While puppies, jewelry, expensive electronics or trampolines are sure to delight, shoppers often overlook the impact these gifts may have on the recipient's homeowner's or renter's insurance policy.

As consumers make their gift-giving lists, they may want to check them twice and heed certain advice before making certain popular purchases. While puppies, jewelry, expensive electronics or trampolines are sure to delight, shoppers often overlook the impact these gifts may have on the recipient's homeowner's or renter's insurance policy.

“Joy and sorrow are inseparable … together they come and when one sits alone with you … remember that the other is asleep upon your bed.” Kahlil Gibran

“Joy and sorrow are inseparable … together they come and when one sits alone with you … remember that the other is asleep upon your bed.” Kahlil Gibran

The day of departure was drawing near and Ziggy, our aging Rottweiler, was losing strength and mobility in her legs. The doggie doc encouraged me to “give it a little more time” as he believed she could turn a corner and recover enough to live a good while longer.

The day of departure was drawing near and Ziggy, our aging Rottweiler, was losing strength and mobility in her legs. The doggie doc encouraged me to “give it a little more time” as he believed she could turn a corner and recover enough to live a good while longer.

The day of departure was drawing near and Ziggy, our aging Rottweiler, was losing strength and mobility in her legs.

Mindi is quite the charmer!

Owners responsible for keeping animals under control