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What It's Really Been Like Helping Pets Displaced by the Oklahoma Tornadoes
— "When I started, it was like a madhouse. Things have quieted down, and it's quite sad," says a worker at an interim shelter on the fairgrounds.
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5 Dogs to Follow on Facebook
— Not only are these dogs adorable, they're using Facebook to spread some worthy messages.
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We Brought a Street Dog from Africa Back to the United States
— Follow our tips to stay safe while traveling internationally with your pets.
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Here's a Motto We Can Get Behind: "Saving Badass Dogs from Idiot Humans"
— A badass Brooklyn Animal Rescue saves dogs in high-kill shelters from certain death.
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We Should Think of a New Name for "Foster Failure"
— If you consider the dog's point of view -- the most important one -- it's a dog-adoption success story.
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Lucca the Three-Legged Retired Military Dog Has Been Nominated for a Hero Dog Award
— Happy Memorial Day, Dogsters! Let's help this soldier dog win a Hero Dog Award.
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Adorableness in Motion: We Hosted a Muttville Senior Adoption Event at Dogster HQ
— We fell in love with the cute older dogs -- and San Francisco did, too.
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A Heartbreaking Look Inside an Animal Shelter in Thailand
— I volunteered at the only shelter on the island of Koh Samui. It was among the most emotionally taxing experiences of my life.
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Puppy-Mill Survivors Teddy and Harley Are on a Rescue Mission
— The two Chihuahuas are spokesdogs for National Mill Dog Rescue.
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In New Mexico, Female Prison Inmates Help Train and Socialize Shelter Dogs
— The Heeling Hearts program in New Mexico has shelter dogs living at a women's prison before they get adopted.
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Dogs on Deployment Helps Our Troops Keep Their Pets
— The group connects military members with people who can temporarily house their canines.
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Miles & Mutts Tires Shelter Dogs Out So They Don't Get Passed Over for Adoption
— The running group allows dogs to make the best possible impression on potential adopters.
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Some Good News From Boston: Comfort Dogs Help Soothe Marathon Bombing Victims
— The K-9 Parish Comfort Dogs are working the streets and the hospitals, doing what they can.
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I Couldn't Stop My Friend from Buying a Pet Store Puppy
— This one really hurts -- she's an old friend who knows about my shelter work with rescued dogs.
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Guess What? Deaf Dogs Make GREAT Pets
— Dogs who can't hear often learn faster than other dogs, and they respond well to hand signals.
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Project Blue Collar Is Like "Wristbands With a Message" for Rescue Dogs
— Two Cincinnati rescuers make these cool collars that let adopted dogs promote their own cause.
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A Three-Legged Dog from Iran Makes It to California for a New Home -- And a Set of Wheels
— Shadi launched a worldwide network of people and was adopted at Muttville Senior Dog Rescue.
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I Refuse to Give Up on Oakley, the Puppy Born with No Anus, Even if the Vets Have
— The vets give Oakley a grim prognosis, but I won't give up hope. She needs my help -- and yours.
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To You It's an Old Fire Hose; To Me It's a Fancy Dog Collar
— Decommissioned fire hoses from New York City find new life as dog collars and leashes. And we love it!
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My Dogs Foster Other Dogs -- And Teach Them the Occasional Bad Habit
— I foster a lot of dogs and get them ready for adoption. My own dogs are the best teachers. Well, most of the time.
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5 Ways to Shop Online and Help Dogs at the Same Time
— If you already shop online, why not make it so that dogs benefit? It costs you nothing!
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Victory Is a Chihuahua Who Looks Like a Baby Kangaroo
— The dog with deformed front legs was abandoned on the streets. But her future looks bright.
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Food Stamps for Pets Are Now a Thing: Do You Want Them in Your Town?
— This is one nonprofit's way of helping low-income families keep their companion animals. And we think it's rad.
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Yuck: Man Threatens to Sue the Shelter Worker Who Raised Money to Save His Dog
— Here's a sad twist to the story that touched the Internet last week and went viral.
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I Traveled Across the U.S. for the Love of Pit Bulls
— For my book, "I’m a Good Dog," I visited everywhere from Denver (where Pitties are banned) to New York where they sing at bars.
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We Chat Up Tia Torres, Star of "Pit Bulls and Parolees"
— The Animal Planet reality star talks about fame, second chances, and her Pit Bull rescue.
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Hooray for the Underdog! Greeting Cards Feature Rescues
— Janet Healey and Joe Grisham photograph shelter dogs for cards that help the animals find homes.
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Photo Recap: The Rescue Bowl Lives Up to Its Name
— The Bill Foundation event raised thousands of dollars and helped dogs find new homes.
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I Can't Adopt a Dog, So I'm Volunteering at a Shelter
— My dad ended my dream of taking home Fiona the Weimaraner. But I kept thinking about the shelter.
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A Super Sunday Dog Event: The Bill Foundation's Rescue Bowl
— The organization plans to live-stream an adoption event that pits Shelter Dogs vs. Street Dogs.
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