Meows and BowWows, our rescue friends in Memphis, pulled Rhett and Trixie from MAS during the recent upper respiratory disease outbreak. They need treatment for heartworms. I know some of you have already donated - thank you. For anyone who would like to participate, I'm putting out a one dollar challenge on Rhett and Trixie. … Continue reading Dollar-A-Dog Donation Challenge
Category: rescue
Humane Handling of Fearful Dog in High Stress Environment
Steve Markwell of Olympic Animal Sanctuary shows how an experienced, compassionate handler captures a highly unsocialized dog in a very stressful environment:
Updated – Saving Mari: Cast and Credits
I am starting out with an apology because there have been so many people involved in this rescue effort that I know I am likely to forget someone(s). There is so much more that goes on behind the scenes, it's dizzying. If I fail to include you, it's not for lack of appreciation. Thank you. … Continue reading Updated – Saving Mari: Cast and Credits
Bringing Up from the Comments
A short video Ona shared of scared Mari getting the hell out of dodge.
Saving Mari
This thread will be updated throughout the day as developments unfold. As of this morning, we are still trying to find a volunteer driver for one leg of transport: Jackson, MS to New Orleans. All the rest is worked out. There would be NO DOG HANDLING INVOLVED as Mari is feral and is not to … Continue reading Saving Mari
Mental Health Break: A Reader’s Story
This is from reader Dot, who wanted to share this story: I rescue and foster death row dogs. I have three dogs of my own and one foster. All were death row dogs. I found "Freeway" on the side of the road Aug 19, 2011. He was alone and eating dirt. Poor little thing was … Continue reading Mental Health Break: A Reader’s Story
Updated: Saving Dog #233616 from MAS
Pets Alive in NY has offered to take the feral dog currently at MAS. Huzzah! Brainstorming session - everyone pitch in your suggestions and thoughts. As they say, there are no bad ideas! What we need in order to save this dog: 1. Advice on how we get a feral dog from MAS to a … Continue reading Updated: Saving Dog #233616 from MAS
Who would you call for help with your pets on a Sunday night?
I was just looking through some photos from Austin Pets Alive's rescue operation involving the pets from the Bastrop shelter. I couldn't help but draw some comparisons in my mind to the webcam screenshots from the Memphis pound that I look at regularly. In Memphis, I see workers taking dogs from cages like this: At … Continue reading Who would you call for help with your pets on a Sunday night?
Update on Charlotte
Ona from Meows and BowWows sends in this update on Charlotte, the feral cat they rescued from a stick poking jerk at MAS in April. Charlotte has been spayed, vaccinated and ear-notched and is now getting acclimated at her release site: One large house, one large barn and acres of perfectly manicured grass and lots … Continue reading Update on Charlotte
Mass Cat Adoption Event in North Central Florida Starts Friday
In June, approximately 550 cats were taken from an owner in Florida. They were cared for and vetted and are now available for adoption. This massive undertaking is being coordinated by a number of animal welfare groups including Maddie's Shelter Medicine Program, HSUS, Alachua Co Animal Services and PetSmart Charities. Let's help get eyeballs on … Continue reading Mass Cat Adoption Event in North Central Florida Starts Friday
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