Living Ruff Community

Silver Spring Community

Downtown Silver Spring
Silver Spring Downtown
AFI Theatre and Cultural Center
Buy Local Silver Spring

Nutrition

Whole Dog Journal – natural dog care & nutrition
What’s in my Pet’s Food?  
Information about the Pet Food Recall  
Preparing Your Pet for Disaster
Food and Household items Hazardous to your Pet’s Health
Obesity in Your Pet
Importance of Spaying & Neutering Pets / Low-Cost Programs
Weather Tips for Pet Care
Pet Food Comparison: provided by Natura
Raw Diet Info: provided by Nature's Variety

Behavior and Training

Urban Dog Etiquette
Dog Park Etiquette and Behavior
How to Choose a Dog Trainer
American Humane: Animal Behavior Resources Institute

For head halter training click the following links:
Conditioning Emotional Response
Walking with on Leash Aggresssion

General Behavior:
Dr. Sophia Yin's blog
ASPCA Pet Care Tips
Dog Star Daily
Myths about Dominance in Dogs:
Association of Pet Dog Trainers
Dog Behavior Blog
Dr. L. David Mech talks about the terms "alpha" and "beta" wolves

Local GroupTraining and Informational Seminars:
Washington Humane Society
Your Dog's Friend
Capital Dog Training Club

Adopting a Pet

Why should I Adopt?
Adoption Resources

Sites We Love

Dogster
Rescue Ink
Stop Puppy Mills
Alley Cat Allies
Best Friends Animal Society
Humane Society of the United States 
Montgomery County Humane Society
Washington Animal Rescue League  
Washington Humane Society  
Petfinder  
Lizzy's Lodge: Animal Rescue
Glen Kessler Pet Artist
Fidojournalism: Lifestyle Portraits for Pampered Pets
People Animals Love (PAL)

Just for Fun

Bourbon sings along with the Steve Miller Band (gets good around 1:00!)
Pug vs. Peacock
Don't even think about taking my bone!
Favorite Furry Celebrities