Our wonderful training consultant has had to take a hiatus due to her educational demands so your fearless editor is going to try and fill in for her by highlighting several breeds — trying to focus on the most “popular” at the shelters. Our first breed will be the Chihuahua. Chihuahuas are the smallest breed [Read More]

Have you ever heard the phrase dogs are man’s best friend? This title obviously fits for good reason, since domestic dogs prove their loyal companionship to us every day, however, the position of man’s best friend was filled long ago by a now extinct ancestor of today’s modern dog and wolf species. Recent studies suggest [Read More]

Most dog owners want to share their lives with a happy, healthy dog. To keep our dogs’ health in top condition, it’s important to monitor potential health concerns, which can result in expensive vet trips and long, emotional nights. Inadequate nutrition can often exacerbate and even cause health problems, which is why it’s essential to [Read More]

Welcome to our first Hot off the Press column! This series will explore some of the latest scientific studies in canine research. Dog owners are always thinking up creative new ways to praise our pooches. Whether it’s a new treat recipe from Pinterest or an extra trip to the park, humans are excellent at finding [Read More]

Here in Texas, the summer months typically consist of time near the water and fun with friends to combat the long, hot days. Summertime can be an exciting opportunity for dog owners to enjoy more outdoor, canine-friendly activities with the extra daylight hours such as camping trips, swimming at the lake, or simply more time [Read More]

Training is one of the most heated and debated topics in the dog world, because there are multiple ways to get the same outcome. If you search “dog training” online, you’ll find millions of results from varying schools of thought usually promoting one method while bashing another. Regardless of how you personally decide to teach [Read More]

Head to your local pet store and pick up a collar, leash, and ID tag to prevent your dog getting away from you, becoming lost, or ending up in another shelter environment. Dog-proofing your house by covering any exposed wires, moving household chemicals, potentially toxic plants, and breakables out of reach, and setting up any [Read More]

One of our Facebook followers Sherry McReynolds has graciously offered to help us with a fundraiser!!!!  15-20 percent of all sales from our Pampered Chef sales will go directly to the sanctuary to help with the costs of caring for all of our babies.  All of our babies are special needs either due to medical [Read More]

Just wanted to let everyone know a little bit about the structure of Long Way Home since over the last several weeks I’ve gotten PMs or e-mails that aren’t necessarily directed towards the Sanctuary — don’t worry. I’ll always steer you in the right direction or take care of it if you send it here. [Read More]

As part of our new series of introducing everyone to the residents of the sanctuary, we thought we’d start out with Daniel and Gwendolyn, letting you get to know the wonderful people who started this whole circus 🙂 Gwendolyn and Daniel Inocencio have been married since 1991 and met on a blind date arranged by [Read More]