Recipe for a Good Dog
What exactly is it that dogs need to reach their full potential as canine companions? I’m sure we all have a different answer to this…
What exactly is it that dogs need to reach their full potential as canine companions? I’m sure we all have a different answer to this…
Welcome to Part 2 in our exhibit of incredible, touching, sweet senior dogs from our readers around the world. Click here for details of this…
This piece of hard-hitting news just came in from the South Florida Sun Sentinel, the first newspaper I worked for after college, and also the…
Is this fair to the new dog?
I am looking to get another dog, but I’ve never adopted before. What should I look for and think about when I’m at a shelter or find local listings in the paper?
My dad decided that he wants to buy a dog for the family. The problem is that we have a cat, who is 8.5 years old.
I want to adopt an animal, but am unsure I can afford it.
I would very much like a small dog.
If you check out their adoption process, this should give you a rough idea. Call them and ask about their “return policy.” Rescues usually have the “forever home” in mind, whereas a shelter may just say “if the dog doesn’t work out, just bring them back.” Also, there are many internet groups dealing with rescue. …
First you need to find an organization to foster for. There may be a rescue group in your area desperate for fosters, or a shelter that is overflowing and needs fosters. When you look at the various organizations in your area, find out what the support is like for foster parents. Are dogs placed with …
I only foster small dogs, but I have four of my own, so my new fosters are coming into an established pack. Here are some things that have helped me. I spray all my dogs with the same scent before I introduce them. If possible, I start the introduction in as neutral and area as …
Assume she’s not housebroken, that way if she is then you are pleasantly surprised. I would definitely get her a crate or kennel where she can have her own space. Also, it helps to keep the dogs separated while you aren’t around to supervise. And that helps with potty training. I always try to make …
Placing dogs with people is complex, and I think we in the shelter/rescue world are ALWAYS struggling to find that balance – wanting to place as many animals as possible, which allows more lives to be saved/ less time having to be spent in a kennel at a shelter by any particular dog. yet not …
The adoption process would depend upon where you wish to get a dog from. A shelter? A rescue group? From an individual? From the dogs listed on this website? Or do you wish to purchase a dog from a breeder? 1. If from a shelter: Usually you can choose a dog and must fill out …
I would use the dog seat belt over the dog car seat, if I was worried about my dogs safety, mainly because my dog would fight the car seat and not appreciate it. He’d be less wary of a seat belt, because he’s used to harnesses and leashes. Honestly, over either though, I’d stick to …
Hi Dogster B & T friends! As a big Dogster fan and “mom” to Dogsters Mokie and Monte, I am very excited to have the…
Have you noticed a big crater in the couch where your puppy was sitting? Are friends suddenly addressing your pup affectionately as “Tubby”? Even if you’re following the guidelines on your dog food for the right amount to dispense, your puppy could…
My question is regarding the aging of cats in terms of “cat years vs human years.” I have a 3-year-old Maine Coon cat. All my…
The last time you had to do this was probably in high school, for the SATs. But humor me for a moment, and complete the analogy below: Squirrel: Nut, Dog: ____. If you answered “bone,” you’re right! But not for long, perhaps. The stereotypical…
Other than baby photos, pictures of pets are among the most popular in any household. Unfortunately, they also tend to suffer the most from poor quality or, as we term it in the trade, snapshot-itis. You may have this problem if friends start walking…