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The group touting the “ethical” treatment of animals regularly euthanizes thousands of healthy pets each year, and it’s got to stop.
- November 13, 2015
The group touting the “ethical” treatment of animals regularly euthanizes thousands of healthy pets each year, and it’s got to stop.
Many of us rescue animals not only because we value them, but also because deep down we’re trying to heal the lost, abandoned, and vulnerable parts of ourselves.
- November 3, 2015
Many of us rescue animals not only because we value them, but also because deep down we’re trying to heal the lost, abandoned, and vulnerable parts of ourselves.
Loving, capable adopters regularly get turned away because of unreasonable expectations by rescues and shelters. Many are updating their procedures to change that.
- October 9, 2015
Loving, capable adopters regularly get turned away because of unreasonable expectations by rescues and shelters. Many are updating their procedures to change that.
Both are rescue animals, and they’re lighting up Instagram with their interspecies love.
- June 30, 2015
Both are rescue animals, and they’re lighting up Instagram with their interspecies love.
DoggyBnb and PetFlow.com present the tournament-style contest, which raises awareness and funds for animal rescues across the U.S.
- March 24, 2015
DoggyBnb and PetFlow.com present the tournament-style contest, which raises awareness and funds for animal rescues across the U.S.
Xoloitzcuintli Primitive Breed Rescue has taken in 10 of these intriguing dogs in less than a year.
- September 23, 2014
Xoloitzcuintli Primitive Breed Rescue has taken in 10 of these intriguing dogs in less than a year.
Thanks to volunteer pilots and their planes, Wings of Rescue has flown more than 8,300 dogs from kill shelters to new homes.
- August 19, 2014
Thanks to volunteer pilots and their planes, Wings of Rescue has flown more than 8,300 dogs from kill shelters to new homes.
My online pharmacy for pet medications donates 100 percent of net profit to animal rescue efforts.
- March 19, 2014
My online pharmacy for pet medications donates 100 percent of net profit to animal rescue efforts.
Since August 2009, Blind Dog Rescue Alliance has been showing us just how adoptable blind dogs can be.
- February 27, 2014
Since August 2009, Blind Dog Rescue Alliance has been showing us just how adoptable blind dogs can be.
This group is dedicated to saving and sheltering Hawaii’s abandoned, neglected and unwanted animals.
- November 22, 2013
This group is dedicated to saving and sheltering Hawaii’s abandoned, neglected and unwanted animals.
“Soldiers saving puppies — puppies saving soldiers” is the heartwarming motto of this very special rescue group.
- September 20, 2013
“Soldiers saving puppies — puppies saving soldiers” is the heartwarming motto of this very special rescue group.
Two California rescuers used cheeseburgers to lure the dog, but she warmed to them right away.
- April 15, 2013
Two California rescuers used cheeseburgers to lure the dog, but she warmed to them right away.
The Dogster crew is pledging to do 13 acts of kindness towards dogs and their humans before 2013. And we’d love if you did, too.
- October 29, 2012
The Dogster crew is pledging to do 13 acts of kindness towards dogs and their humans before 2013. And we’d love if you did, too.
My rescue group, Southpaws Express, transports dogs and puppies to new homes in the Northeast. Here’s how we got started.
- October 5, 2012
My rescue group, Southpaws Express, transports dogs and puppies to new homes in the Northeast. Here’s how we got started.
In 2011 alone, the group saved more than 700 German Shepherds. We talk to founder and documentary subject Robin Jampol.
- September 20, 2012
In 2011 alone, the group saved more than 700 German Shepherds. We talk to founder and documentary subject Robin Jampol.
Less-adoptable dogs deserve homes just as much as “perfect” ones.
- September 19, 2012
Less-adoptable dogs deserve homes just as much as “perfect” ones.
Vicki Combs leads the organization that has found 225 dogs new homes since 2005.
- August 14, 2012
Vicki Combs leads the organization that has found 225 dogs new homes since 2005.
The Oscar-winning actress champions rescue dogs during her visit to Bucharest, home to 35,000 strays.
- June 29, 2012
The Oscar-winning actress champions rescue dogs during her visit to Bucharest, home to 35,000 strays.
Dogsters, we have written about the upcoming Skechers commercial, and wondered how you feel about it, since, while it’s very cute, it’s shot at a…
- January 27, 2012
Dogsters, we have written about the upcoming Skechers commercial, and wondered how you feel about it, since, while it’s very cute, it’s shot at a…
When my daughter and I visited Greece last year, we were excited to see the fingerprints of ancient civilization in all the historic sites and…
- January 11, 2012
When my daughter and I visited Greece last year, we were excited to see the fingerprints of ancient civilization in all the historic sites and…
There’s no place like home for the holidays. But for 8 million dogs and cats in North America, home is an overcrowded shelter, or the…
- December 7, 2011
There’s no place like home for the holidays. But for 8 million dogs and cats in North America, home is an overcrowded shelter, or the…
Michael Vick’s Bad Newz Kennels, where countless dogs died or were tortured as part of his dogfighting operation, is one step closer to become a…
- May 27, 2011
Michael Vick’s Bad Newz Kennels, where countless dogs died or were tortured as part of his dogfighting operation, is one step closer to become a…
I will let today’s guest blogger introduce herself. She has written a powerful, heartbreaking, inspirational piece for the Dogster blog. Please pass it around to…
- March 29, 2011
I will let today’s guest blogger introduce herself. She has written a powerful, heartbreaking, inspirational piece for the Dogster blog. Please pass it around to…
There are so many horrible dog stories in the news, the horrific things people do to animals. For the week between Christmas and New Year’s…
- December 26, 2008
There are so many horrible dog stories in the news, the horrific things people do to animals. For the week between Christmas and New Year’s…
The Best Friends Animal Society is hosting its 15th Annual Lint Roller Party on November 13th. Despite these financially challenging times, the animals in Los…
- November 6, 2008
The Best Friends Animal Society is hosting its 15th Annual Lint Roller Party on November 13th. Despite these financially challenging times, the animals in Los…
With Halloween only two weeks away there are many articles warning about chocolate being potentially fatal to your dog if ingested. What pet owners may…
- October 17, 2008
With Halloween only two weeks away there are many articles warning about chocolate being potentially fatal to your dog if ingested. What pet owners may…
October is American Humane’s Adopt-A-Dog Month, so I thought it was important to show people how wonderful the dogs in shelters are. Most aren’t given…
- October 7, 2008
October is American Humane’s Adopt-A-Dog Month, so I thought it was important to show people how wonderful the dogs in shelters are. Most aren’t given…
Recently my wife and I had the pleasure of adding Logan to our family. He is a rescue from the Bernese Auction Rescue Coalition, Inc….
- July 22, 2008
Recently my wife and I had the pleasure of adding Logan to our family. He is a rescue from the Bernese Auction Rescue Coalition, Inc….
Thanks to Lauren, Krackerjack’s furmom, for barking in this news. If you are ready for a new furpup and live near this shelter, now is…
- March 20, 2008
Thanks to Lauren, Krackerjack’s furmom, for barking in this news. If you are ready for a new furpup and live near this shelter, now is…
What a sweet story! Sometimes I get tired of reading through all the bad dog news and then I get one of these stories and…
- March 11, 2008
What a sweet story! Sometimes I get tired of reading through all the bad dog news and then I get one of these stories and…
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