If you watch the Westminster Kennel Club dog show on TV tonight, you will see a Samoyed in the Working Group. Samoyeds are stunning white dogs, known for their "smile". Click here to see one. Not far from the Samoyeds competing at Madison Square Garden today, there is another Samoyed at NYC AC & C. … Continue reading New York City: The Show Goes On
Shelter Pet of the Day
Chopper, submitted by reader Katherine Milton Animal League 181 Governor Stoughton Lane Milton, MA (617) 698-0413 ophis@comcast.net Chopper is at a no kill shelter.
Open Thread
Pet related free-for-all! Within the usual comment guidelines of course.
Shelter Pets of the Day
Submitted by reader Lisa, who writes: Matthews NC is a township within Mecklenburg County with one ACO. Matthews AC is very limited on resources and they are currently advocating for these two dogs. If not adopted or placed with a rescue group the Matthews AC dogs and cats are transported to Charlotte Mecklenburg Animal Care and Control. CMAC&C's kill rate (over the … Continue reading Shelter Pets of the Day
The Care and Marketing of Long Term Resident Shelter Pets
No kill shelters face some challenges that kill shelters don't. Among them, caring for dogs and cats who, for whatever reason, end up spending a longer than average time living at the shelter, waiting for the right adopter to find them. Regarding the standard of care and special handling unique to these shelter pets, I … Continue reading The Care and Marketing of Long Term Resident Shelter Pets
Shelter Pet of the Day
Brooklyn, submitted by reader QZ Brooklyn has a story. And now he's looking for a home. Mt. Vernon Animal Shelter 600 Garden Ave Mt Vernon, NY 10550 (914) 665-2444 Email: MtVernonAnimalShelter@gmail.com This shelter's kill rate is unknown.
Shelter Pet of the Day
Martha, submitted by reader Mary. GWP Rescue Inc. Olathe, KS Contact: Mary Murray Email: gwprescue@yahoo.com Phone: 913-602-9124
HSUS on the AL Dogs Left at Nashville Humane
The other day I was on Twitter when Sarah from HSUS replied to one of my tweets about the AL 44. This is the first time I've had anyone from HSUS respond to my queries on the dogs so I was hopeful I could get a clarification on where the 10 dogs are that HSUS … Continue reading HSUS on the AL Dogs Left at Nashville Humane
Treats on the Internets
A shades of gray story about a man in New Brunswick who had his 4 dogs seized by the SPCA. What do you think? (via reader Kim) A woman in Calgary bought a designer breed puppy online for hundreds of dollars and picked him up in a grocery store parking lot. He was wearing a … Continue reading Treats on the Internets
Best Friends and Oreo’s Law Redux
For those of you who work with or know of rescues, try this little exercise: Add up all the rescues you've worked with (or known) in your head. Hang on to that number. Now, of those rescues, add up the total number of them who are hoarders. Using those two figures, please share in the … Continue reading Best Friends and Oreo’s Law Redux
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