Joan Merriam lives in Nevada City with her new golden retriever Frankie, her Maine coon cat Indy, and the infinite spirits of her beloved goldens Joey and Casey. You can reach Joan at ...

Dogs are always full of energy and have a knack for being playful. They’ll jump at any chance to play with you. However, this cheerful nature can quickly vanish when they’re injured.

This dirty dog was one man’s best fiend. A Memphis man was shot in the leg while canoodling in bed with a lady friend — and he claims his pet pooch is the one who pulled the trigger.