Animal Advocates Archives - Page 13 of 14

Teaching Kids About Shelter Dogs Makes Them Better Students

Pet owners all over the world know the benefits of spending time with dogs. They give us unconditional love. They calm us...

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Firefighters’ Amazing Rescue of Puppy Stuck Inside Tire

It took Houston Firefighters over an hour to free a frightened black Lab mix puppy whose head was stuck inside a tire....

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17-Year Old German Shepherd Dumped at Shelter

I’ll never, ever understand how someone can abandon a dog – especially a senior – after being with them for so many...

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14-Year Old Service Dog Dumped at Kill Shelter

When a 14-year old Rottweiler was abandoned at an Elizabethtown, North Carolina shelter, animal control employees immediately took notice. As it turned...

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Massive Puppy Mill Raid Leaves 357 Dogs in Rescue

Cherokee County marshals raided a Georgia puppy mill on Tuesday, rescuing up to 500 dogs that were stacked in cages, living in...

Loyal Dog Refused to Leave Deceased Owner’s Side

Despite the scorching 100-degree Oklahoma heat, one man’s very best friend stayed fiercely loyal to the end, and beyond. Oklahoma animal control...

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Pet Patrol Keeps an Eye Out for Pets in Hot Cars

The Vaughan Mills Shopping Centre, a sprawling shopping mall in Ontario, is finally doing something about dogs in hot cars. After a successful...

Petition For a National Animal Abuser Registry

“People who abuse animals are psychologically diminished. They are incapable of forming healthy relationships and are dangerous to society. The correlation between...

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I Found Your Dog and I’m Not Giving Her Back

Two days ago, a battered, beaten, and bloody girl somehow escaped the torture she endured at home, and wandered into the loving...

Manchester Man to Spend 35 Days as a Shelter Dog

One animal activist, dog lover, and shelter volunteer is going to great lengths to bring awareness, support, and much needed money to...

Harley & Teddy: 2 Puppy Mill Survivors Rescue 165 Dogs

Two Chihuahuas, Harley and Teddy, both puppy mill survivors, traveled more than 5,000 miles along with National Mill Dog Rescue to spread...

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Airsoft Team Rescues Puppies Thrown into Tar Pit

The Axios Airsoft Group of Antofagasta, Chile, were suited up and ready to start shooting last January when they heard strange cries...

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How to Celebrate National Dog Day: August 26

Throughout the year, there are days designated to celebrate mothers and fathers, grandparents, bosses, and secretaries. But today is our most favorite...

50,000 Stray Dogs Roam Detroit as Human Population Dwindles

Detroit, once the epicenter of American auto manufacturing, formerly a major global hub of commerce and industry, is now suffering through the...

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Coach Barry Switzer Rescues Dog From Hot Car

While he helped the Dallas Cowboys win the Super Bowl and led his Oklahoma Sooners to 3 national titles, perhaps former NFL...

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RIP Lucas: Michael Vick’s Prized Dogfighting Champion Euthanized

If you’re a dog lover, chances are you’re still haunted by the horrific details of the abuse at the hands of Michael...

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Is The American Kennel Club Supporting Puppy Mills?

According to accusations by both the Humane Society of the United States and the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to...

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Help Rescue Puppy Mill Dogs – And Win Great Prizes!

The Dogington Post and The National Mill Dog Rescue have teamed up to bring dog lovers and animal advocates a fun and...

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Betty White to be Honored by American Humane Association

Actress and animal advocate, Betty White, will be honored by the American Humane Association with two prestigious awards – the National Humanitarian...