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 Losing a home is an emotional experience for anyone, but news sources now report that beloved companion animals are also being affected in the foreclosure crisis.Cats, dogs and other pets are being left to fend for themselves when homeowners are forced to move to a rental unit that doesn't accept animals, or families simply cannot pay for pet care any longer because of rising home debts.
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 She was a chubby puppy, with flabby skin rolls, and the biggest brown eyes I had ever seen. As I sat on the floor to play with her she rolled on her back, and wanted her belly rubbed. This was the first time I laid eyes on Taylor, a doxie puppy who was so much more than a dog to me.
Taylor was 10 weeks old when I got her. She was my first dog, and the excitement of raising a puppy all on my own was exciting, and scary. Taylor was spoiled from the moment we brought her home.
Taylor and I bonded almost instantly she followed me everywhere, and I carried her like a baby. She was a red doxie, and her eyes lit up a room. When ever she looked at me I just melted.
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 Dogs need to be stimulated, both mentally and physically. Most breeds of dogs were developed to perform specific jobs for people, such as guarding, herding and hunting—work that demands great physical stamina and intense mental concentration. Without a “job” to do every day, our companion canines can become bored—at the very least. In general, a stimulated dog is a better-behaved dog. If the dog is physically spent, he is much less likely to engage in a variety of problem behaviors.
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