Category Archives: Dog Advocacy

Dog Advocacy

Second Chance Dogs Available Now on Netflix

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aspca-second-chance-dogs-puppy-mill-dogsThe new ASPCA documentary, Second Chance Dogs, was recently released on Netflix. The film follows the stories of six extremely fearful dogs rescued from cruelty and taken to the ASPCA’s Behavioral Rehabilitation Center, showcasing their heartwarming journey to finding a loving home.

Launched in 2013, the Behavioral Rehabilitation Center is the first and only facility dedicated to rehabilitating dogs suffering from severe fear due to puppy mills, hoarding, and other cruelty.

Check out the film’s website, the trailer, and the film itself on Netflix.

An important film about an important ongoing project.

Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!

Dog Advocacy, Dog Safety

Guest Post: Keeping Your Dog Safe on Halloween

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Halloween Pumpkin Dog Isolated On BlackToday’s Guest Post is written by Paige Hawin, a lifelong pet keeper, animal shelter volunteer and German Shepherd lover. She currently works in the UK with pet transport specialists PBS.

For many of us, Halloween is one of the biggest holidays of the year. In 2015 Americans spent an astonishing $7.9 billion on Halloween, which works out to $93.42 per household. With 64% of us reputedly celebrating Halloween each year. It’s all too easy to get caught up in all the fun – and to forget about our beloved dogs.
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Dog Advocacy

50th AKC Pet Disaster Relief Trailer Rolled Out in New Jersey

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One of the previously deployed trailers.
One of the previously deployed trailers.
Somerset County is now equipped with a state-of-the-art AKC Pet Disaster Relief trailer that will be available to dispatch to any disaster scenes that need assistance sheltering pets.

AKC Pet Disaster Relief, a national program that is dedicated to keeping pets and their owners safe in the aftermath of natural or civil disasters, joined forces with local American Kennel Club dog clubs and dog lovers to present an emergency trailer to officials from the Somerset County Animal Response Team (CART) in a ceremony held yesterday. Continue reading 50th AKC Pet Disaster Relief Trailer Rolled Out in New Jersey →

Breed Specific, Dog Advocacy, Dog News

Seriously, Montreal? A Pit Bull Ban? Say It Ain’t So!

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I thought we had progressed beyond breed specific legislation, but a major metropolis in Canada – Montreal – has just passed a pit bull ban. CTV News reports there was a heated debate on the issue, but the bylaw was passed by a margin of 37 – 23. Continue reading Seriously, Montreal? A Pit Bull Ban? Say It Ain’t So! →