Go volunteer someplace.    It'll make you feel good and do a world of good for those in need.

ABSOLUTELY do this!   It's so easy and helps so many animals!  I signed up for thedaily reminder on the website.  Each day when I check my mail ~ I "click" for the animals!   :-)

What?  I thought mine was the best.  But then don't we all?  Where would the world be without our puppies to love? He's my "best Bud".

I so feel for this family but can totally understand why the couple would do this.  The dog was their "baby".  I know I would take extreme attempts to save my dog if God forbid this ever happened.  Hopefully I'd have my wits about me enough to stop short of jumping in.  Either way, my heart would feel ripped from my chest if my dog drowned and I didn't act and try something.  It's a tough question for any animal lover to answer if we haven't walked in those shoes.

I have the same concern for my dog.  I asked the vet what to look for in weight reducing dry food, then at first mixed that with what he was already eating (half/half). I measured a bit less than required for the 2 feedings he gets per day. (He's 86lb Lab/Great Pyranese but needs to lose about 15 lb) Over a period of a couple weeks I gradually decreased the high calorie stuff with the weight reducing food.  I feel bad because I know he doesn't like it as well, but in the long run we'll be able to spend more happy/energetic times together! I've also increased walks and indoor play with him as well as made my own dog treats.  Check out Google for recipes...I found several for dogs.  Best of luck ~ Try to avoid those begging "kitty eyes"  and you'll both feel better.   :-)