Spring has arrived, and the warmer months often prove an ideal time for families to add a pet to their homes. The season can also generate an influx of dogs to shelters as a result of owners who brought home holiday puppies before fully considering the responsibility. Potential owners should always do their research in advance to see what breed best fits their lifestyle, and when acquiring a dog from a shelter, there are very important questions to ask.
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Category Archives: Shelters
Don’t we owe it to shelter dogs to at least euthanize them humanely?
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A sad story out of Gallia County, OH last week. Columbus TV station NBC-4 is reporting that the shelter has been killing animals in an inhumane way, by injecting drugs directly into their hearts. Evidently this causes extreme pain, sometimes for as long as 30 minutes, when it is done without any sedatives.
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Shelter Sunday: Animal Protection and Welfare Society / Baton Rouge, LA
Meet Hope! This Husky / German Shepherd mix is living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana with the Animal Protection and Welfare Society. Here’s what their website has to say about this pretty (and lucky!) girl.
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Kudos to the Fairfield County (OH) Animal Control Team
When Todd McCollough took over as dog warden in Fairfield County, Ohio, he knew there would be some challenges to overcome, and any way you look at it, it seems he’s having overwhelming success.
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Shelter Sunday: Shamrock Pet Foundation / Louisville, KY
Meet Johnny! Johnny is currently living in Louisville, Kentucky under the care of the Shamrock Pet Foundation. It being March, I couldn’t resist choosing this shelter for my Shelter Sunday Feature. Here’s what the foundation’s website has to say about this handsome boy.
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Shelter Sunday: New Beginnings Dog Rescue / Overland Park, KS
Meet Elli! This pretty girl is living in Overland Park, Kansas, courtesy of New Beginnings Dog Rescue. Here’s what their website has to say about her:
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Shelter Sunday: Animal Rescue League of Iowa, Inc / Des Moines, IA
Meet Disel! This 4-year old American Staffordshire Terrier mix is living in Des Moines, Iowa, courtesy of the Animal Rescue League of Iowa. Here’s what their website has to say about this handsome fella:
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Shelter Sunday: Home For Friendless Animals, Inc. / Waynetown, IN
Meet Cooper! This lab mix is living in Waynetown, Indiana, courtesy of Home for Friendless Animals, Inc. Here’s what their website has to say about this handsome fella.
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Shelter Sunday: Second Chance for Pets / Dewitt County Animal Shelter / Clinton, IL
Meet Bella! This little cutie is in foster care in Clinton, Illinois, courtesy of Second Chance for Pets and the Dewitt County Animal Shelter. Here’s what their website has to say about this little girl…who won’t be little for long!
1/26/14: Bella is 17 week old walker coon hound. She’s a sweetheart, loves dogs n kids and everyone. She’s extremely smart and knows sit and fetch and watch. She’s kennel trained and doing great on her house training. Bella will be spayed, up to date on her shots, and microchipped next week. She’s been passed around a lot and seems to adjust quickly. Bella needs a forever loving home. She deserves the best…is that you?
If you’re going to be near Illinois, why not contact Second Chance for Pets and ask to meet Bella and all of her friends. Call 217-935-3488, send an e-mail to [email protected] or complete an online application to start the process.
If you’re somewhere else, check out PetFinder’s Shelter Center to locate adoptable dogs near you.
Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!
Shelter Sunday: Shoshone Pet Rescue – Kellogg / ID
Meet Chico! This handsome Husky mix is living in Kellogg, Idaho with Shoshone Pet Rescue. Here’s what their website has to say about him.
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