Adoption
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10.5KAsk the Trainer: Dog Socialization Checklist
Most people are concerned about things that happen to dogs. They worry about neglect, abuse, and improper use of training tools. Obviously...
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Volunteering at a Shelter Will Change Dogs’ Lives – And Your Own!
I encourage everyone to volunteer and adopt from their local animal shelter. Your volunteering or adopting will help to enrich and improve...
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Mother Dog Whose Puppies Died in Barn Fire Adopts 8 Newborn Puppies in Need
Daisy, a Great Pyrenees and Border Collie mix became despondent and hopeless after her 7 young puppies died in a barn fire...
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German Shepherd Dragged Behind Wheelchair to be Adopted to New Family
Last week, a viral video recording of a man dragging a limp, struggling German Shepherd behind his motorized wheelchair prompted an investigation that ultimately...
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Rescued Pit Bull’s Incredible Journey from a Crackhouse to the Firehouse
When rescuers found a pit bull abandoned inside an old crack house on Staten Island, they never imagined the amazing life she’d...
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San Francisco Law Bans the Sale of Non-Rescue Dogs & Cats from Pet Stores
In an effort to put an end to inhumane “puppy mill” breeding operations, San Francisco officials passed a law that permanently bans the...
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Dog Surrendered to Shelter With Heartbreaking Note from a Kid that Loved Him
When a family in Utah made the tough decision to surrender their dog, Rhino Lightning, to a local shelter, a young child made...
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Stray Dog Leads Long-Haul Trucker to Injured Rabbit Along Florida Highway
An Ohio truck driver passing through Florida stopped to rescue a stray dog alongside the highway and ended up saving an unlikely pair...
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After 7 Years of Hell, Abused Dog is Finally Rescued
Every dog deserves a happy life with a loving family, but that’s not what they all get. Some people, however, set out...
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Pregame Warmup: Fun Facts About Puppy Bowl XIII (This Sunday!)
This Sunday, February 5th is an exciting day for football fans and puppy lovers alike when Animal Planet blows the whistle on their 13th...
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Dog Rescued from Korean Dog Meat Farm Learns to Lay Down to Sleep
After spending her life in a cage, packed alongside other dogs destined to be slaughtered and sold for their meat, one special...
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After 15 Years Tethered to a Chain, Senior Dog is Finally Free
A senior dog in Suffolk County, New York is waking up to a whole new life this morning, one that is comforting,...
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You’ve Decided You Want to Adopt… What’s Next?
Deciding you are ready to add a furry companion to your life is a very exciting time, but can also be overwhelming...
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Animal Rescue Getting Outdoor Dogs Off Chains & Into Heated Dog Houses for Free
One year ago, a community was rocked by an image of a frozen dog that was posted on social media by an...
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What Happens When You Mix 4,000 Tennis Balls with 2 Rescue Dogs? Inspiration!
It all started with a dog named Everything and an owner looking for a special way to honor his very best friend...
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Incredible 6-Year Old Girl Rescues Dog On the Run for Months
After two months on the run and countless attempts by adults to capture her, it was a 6-year old dog lover that...
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Detroit Family Moves Away, Leaving Injured Dog at the Curb With Trash
When a Detroit, Michigan family moved away from their west side home, they left their beautiful dog behind, waiting in a pile...
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Meaningful Puppy Training: Learning Skills for Life
Why Train Puppies? Go to any dog trainer’s website and you’ll find a discussion of why it is important to train puppies....
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California Woman Charged With Abuse After Neglecting to Treat Dog’s 42-Pound Tumor
Misdemeanor animal cruelty charges have been filed against Newport Coast, California woman Sherri Haughton after, authorities say, she dropped a 7-year old...
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Meet Cleo & Skye: These Great Dane Girls Have Been Looking for Families for 2.5 Years!
Three years ago, two gorgeous Great Dane girls came into this world born deaf & blind after an irresponsible backyard breeder bred two Harlequin...
