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MBJungle Raises Awareness About Dog Mental Illness
— After struggling with his own mental health, founder David Rogers committed himself to advocating for dogs facing such challenges.
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Actor Jon Bernthal Wants to See a Picture of You and Your Pit Bull
— "The Walking Dead" star has joined The Majority Project, a photo campaign to change negative perceptions of Pit Bulls and their owners.
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Meet the Pug Who Has Her Own Coffee Shop
— Edna's of Asheville takes its name from the owners' prized Pug, who greets customers and helps out with animal rescue fundraisers.
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A Pastry Chef Gives Back by Baking Cookies for Shelter Dogs
— After adopting a resource-guarding Basset-Hound Lab from Wayside Waifs, Greg Connally found a delicious way to thank the group.
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Seattle Animal Shelter Houses Pets of Domestic Violence Survivors
— The tragic case of domestic-abuse victim Christy Mack got me thinking about her dogs and the pets of other survivors; fortunately, one shelter has a way to help.
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Pajamas for Pitbulls Creator Heads to the Academy Awards
— The dog-loving seamstress will be in a celebrity gifting suite for Oscars attendees, giving her small business -- and Pit Bulls -- a ton of exposure.
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HSUS Humane Lobby Days Inspire Animal Lovers to Be a Voice for Dogs
— These one-day events introduce animal advocates to the art of lobbying -- so they can encourage their state legislators to support humane laws.
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Lindy & Company's Gourmet Pet Treats Help Homeless Youth
— The makers hire at-risk teens to work in the bakery, helping them to learn valuable work skills and overcome homelessness.
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A One-Eyed Cocker Spaniel Travels From Mexico to Montreal
— Hope for Paws spotted a photo of the Tijuana stray on Facebook, crossed the border to pick her up, then sent Iggy north to a loving forever home.
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A Vodka Distillery and a Spay/Neuter Group Team Up to Help Homeless Dogs in Austin
— Through sales of pet products and Valentine's Day kits, Tito's Vodka helps Emancipet provide low-cost and free spaying and neutering services.
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Forget "50 Shades of Grey" -- Check Out 50 Shades of Spay
— Found Animals will award five $2,500 grants to spay/neuter groups that use the #50shadesofspay hashtag on Facebook this month.
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Howard Deese Is a Hero for English Bulldogs in Atlanta
— From retrofitting his vehicle into a Bully taxi to running rescue transports, this retired military vet is a true hometown hero!
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Dog Rescue Groups Come Together to Save Baxter, a Special-Needs Dog
— The Poodle mix with spinal issues needed a lot of help on his road to adoption, but it worked out in the end -- he now has his forever home.
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Jane Wiedlin of the Go-Go's Talks About Her Rescue Dogs
— The guitarist/singer has a soft spot for older pups, and she will walk in a dog fashion show to benefit Muttville Senior Dog Rescue.
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Rosie's Barkery Wants You to Take Part in the V-Day for Rescues Bark Sale
— Owner Christine Iverson is baking dog treats to benefit animal rescues while encouraging others to do the same with her free downloadable bake sale kit.
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Smokey the Hero Dog Wins the Nicholas Sparks Love Story Contest
— The rescue German Shepherd will appear in a Nicholas Sparks novel thanks to the calming influence he's had on his military family.
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We Chat With People Who Raise Puppies to Be Guide Dogs for the Blind
— Let's meet the selfless volunteers who take these infant guide-dog pups into their homes, train them, love them, and then let them go.
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"Rusty the Rescue" Teaches Kids Compassion for Shelter Dogs
— The book by author Christina Capatides and illustrator Ryan Bauer-Walsh educates the earliest readers about shelter animals and second chances.
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K9 Deputy Basco Is a Facebook Star
— The Belgian Malinois shows his friendly side to fans, showing that police dogs don't always have to be scary.
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Angels Among Us Rescues 40 Dogs From an Overburdened Shelter
— When a small-town shelter in Georgia faced the possibility of euthanizing dogs to clear space, an angel army arrived, placing the dogs in foster homes.
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Twilight Retirement Home in France Gives Senior Dogs a Home
— "It's not a formal refuge," says founder Mike Whitley. "We're just volunteers with the time, space, and love to share our home with dogs.”
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The Beagle Freedom Project Gives Retired Lab Dogs Forever Homes
— The cruel practice of using dogs as test animals is alive and well, and Beagles are one of the most popular breeds.
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Cutie the Lion Dog Makes a Difference in the Rescue World
— The Poodle-Bichon Frise survived being thrown away to become a rescue star and a mascot for One Spirit, One World.
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Motley Zoo Animal Rescue Works With Rock Stars to Find Dogs Homes
— We chat with founder jme Thomas, who hit on a great way to give dogs more exposure: Name them after rockers!
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An Open Letter to Jack's Previous Owner on His Last Day Alive
— Heidi Wagner writes, "I was blessed to have him in my life for two months and five days. In that short amount of time, he helped heal my heart."
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Paws & Stripes Pairs Veterans and Shelter Dogs
— In the program, veterans train dogs to become service animals who will help them navigate post-war life.
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From Burn Victim to Law Maker, Susie the Dog Is a Hero
— The Pit Bull was set on fire as a puppy, but brave Susie wouldn't give up on life -- or humans. Her story has changed animal-cruelty laws in North Carolina.
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We Catch Up With Oogy, a Former Bait Dog Who Became the Star of a Bestselling Book
— The Dogo Argentino survived unimaginable brutality as a puppy, but went on to find a family and an international audience.
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The Positive Pit Bull Works to Change Perceptions About the Breed
— From educating the public to hosting spay/neuter events, this North Carolina group is dedicated to saving Pit Bulls.
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Interior Designer Kari Whitman Makes Custom Dog Beds to Fund Her Rescue
— The eco-friendly beds are a big hit with celebrities, including Jessica Alba, and Kari puts Greener Pup's profits toward the Ace of Hearts rescue.
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