Yes, "foreign raised" is a better term for these individuals. However, I don't feel that "foreign descent" is disrespectful or inaccurate.

I elected to use the term "foreign", for a legitimate reason. It was important for me to convey t...

I read this out loud to my girlfriend...we both got tears in our eyes.

Thanks for posting...

Oooook, guys...let me clear some things up for you.

First of all...I didn't make anything up. Contrary to some of your obvious assumptions, I DO have a life. I don't need to "sit around a campfire" and think of stories that might get me ...

Yesterday my girlfriend and I went for a long walk around the outskirts of our neighborwood with Riley, our lab/pit mix. Towards the end of the trek, we decided to stop at the video store to rent some movies. We never tie Riley up outside of any es...

mafiaprincess: I agree. Only well behaved, owner abiding dogs should be enrolled in an agility class. Tackle the obedience issues first, definitely.

Bottom line...if you think your dog has been poisoned, make a trip to the Vet.

I hope that everything works out for the little one!

Quick, sudden movements (like running, for example) could frighten a dog with an abusive past. He's gone through some trauma, so it should be expected that he'd be a bit leery.

For me personally, I wouldn't run with him if it makes him ...

You have a very beautiful dog! Looks like she's got great personaliity.

Hi there everyone! I just rescued a lab/pit puppy a couple of months ago. Her name is Riley, and she's a big lover. My girlfriend and I are crate training her, and trying to socialize her with as many dogs/people as possible. She is in LOVE with ou...

Thanks!