Category Archives: Shelters

Dog Prosthetics

Isn’t this dog gorgeous! I’m partial to blue dogs anyways, but he is especially pretty. But that’s not the point of the story. Wyatt was found missing a rear leg, and rescued by the Cleveland Animal Protective League. Once his story became known, a massive fund-raising drive raised enough money for him to be fitted with a prosthetic leg. It’s amazing the things that can be done when people put their minds to it, isn’t it?

Once he gets used to his leg, Wyatt will be available for adoption, probably sometime this fall. It will be a lucky family that gets him!

Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!

The Mutt-i-Gree Curriculum

Have you heard about this program for kids, developed through a collaborative agreement between Pet Savers Foundation, Yale University School of the 21st Century (Yale 21C), and the Millan Foundation? The lessons highlight the unique characteristics and needs of Mutt-i-grees,® dogs awaiting adoption at a shelter, while teaching children social and emotional skills.

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Aug 26th is National Dog Day

Founder of National Dog Day Colleen Paige started celebrating and publicizing this day in 2004 in memory and honor of the search and rescue dogs who worked at Ground Zero. She wanted to encourage people to adopt shelter dogs, and her efforts have now gone international with six countries participating in the celebration in 2011.

So, join with dog lovers around the globe this Sunday and celebrate National Dog Day by adopting a shelter or rescue dog. If you can’t adopt, consider fostering or donating.

Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!

Adopt a shelter dog or donate to a shelter.

Shelter Sunday: Luckydog Animal Aid Adoption Program / Arlington, VT

Meet Tickle! Isn’t that a great name for a dog? She is currently living with the Luckydog Animal Aid Adoption Program in Arlington, VT. (I had to pick this shelter in memory of my brother’s dog, Lucky.) Anyways, here’s what we know about Tickle:
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Shelter Sunday: Hound Rescue / Austin, TX

I’ve finally found my favorite shelter – one that is dedicated only to BEAGLES! (The very best dog around, as far as I’m concerned.) I’m thrilled to feature them on this week’s Shelter Sunday, and to introduce you to Honey. This beautiful girl is being fostered in Austin, Texas by Hound Rescue. Here’s what their website has to say about her.
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