Part 2 of Doggone North Canton took place tonight at the North Canton Public Library, where Allegra French of Paws and Prayers gave a short lecture on the rescue group’s foster program. Although different agencies no doubt have different procedures, this will give you some idea of just how easy it can be to bring a foster dog into your home.
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Pictures from the North Canton Dog Walk
I posted last week about how thrilled I was with the way the city of North Canton is approaching dog adoption. They’re using a bunch of related community events to call attention to the dogs who need to be adopted from area shelters and rescue organizations. Presented by Pawsitive Ohio, DogGone North Canton runs from August 3rd to August 9th.
Today’s event, the Downtown Dog Walk, was sponsored by the North Canton YMCA, and drew a couple dozen hearty walkers and their pooches, despite the grey skies and a few sprinkles. The event began at Bitzer Park right in the middle of downtown and proceeded down Main Street to Ro’s Custard Creations, where each dog could add back on the calories s/he just burned off with a puppy cone.
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Holistic Community-Wide Approach to Pet Adoption
I like the way the city of North Canton, Ohio is approaching the problem of pet overpopulation. In the course of writing this blog for over five years now, I’ve seen lots of different types of adoption events, but I’ve never seen it done in such a holistic, community-wide way.
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Shelter Sunday: K9 Haven Rescue / Broken Bow, NE
Meet Junior! This little guy is living in Broken Bow, Nebraska, compliments of K9 Haven Rescue. Here’s what their website has to say about this cutie-pie:
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Shelter Sunday: Basset Rescue of Montana
Meet Smitty! This senior citizen is living in Frenchtown, Montana, courtesy of Basset Rescue of Montana. Here’s what they have to say about this beautiful Basset mix:
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Shelter Sunday: Haven of the Ozarks / Washburn, MO
Could this baby be any cuter? And with a name like Freedom, I had to pick her for this weekend. Freedom is currently living in Washburn, Missouri, courtesy of Haven of the Ozarks. They don’t have a website, but here is a link to their Facebook page, or you can find them on PetFinder. Here’s what we know about this Beagle mix:
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Shelter Sunday: Brookhaven Animal Rescue League, Brookhaven, MS
Meet Butterscotch! This pretty young lady is living in Brookhaven, Mississippi, compliments of the Brookhaven Animal Rescue League. Here’s what their website has to say about her.
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Tuesday Top Ten: Ways to Celebrate National Pet Month
May is National Pet Month! Here are our top ten ways to celebrate.
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Shelter Sunday: Twin Cities Pet Rescue / Minneapolis, MN
Meet Batman! This little guy is living in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with Twin Cities Pet Rescue. Here’s what their website has to say about this cutie patootie.
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Shelter Sunday: Home Fur-Ever Rescue / Detroit, MI
Meet Lottie-Dottie! This cutie is currently living in Detroit, Michigan with Home Fur-Ever Rescue. Here’s what their website has to say about this baby Beagle mix:
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