Meet Black Diamond! Sounds like he ought to be playing poker on a riverboat somewhere, doesn’t it? But I digress. This sweet little adult male Beagle is living in Arkansas with Just Us Beagles and Friends Shelter. Here’s what their website has to say about him:
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Tuesday Top Ten: Reasons to Adopt a Senior Dog
From the ASPCA: top ten reasons why senior dogs make great adoptees!
10. What you see is what you get
9. They’re easy to train
8. Seniors are super-loving
7. They’re not a 24-7 job
6. They settle in quickly
5. Fewer messes
4. You won’t bite off more than you can chew
3. They enjoy easy living
2. Save a life, be a hero
1. They’re cute!
Read the whole article on ASPCA.org
Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!
Shelter Sunday: Cast-Off Cockers / Gilbert, AZ
Meet Sheba! This beautiful little Cocker Spaniel is living in Gilbert, Arizona courtesy of Cast-off Cockers. Here’s what their website has to say about this cutie. Continue reading Shelter Sunday: Cast-Off Cockers / Gilbert, AZ
October is National Adopt a Rescue Dog Month
“The best girlfriend I’ve ever had”
I love reading stories about successful dog adoptions, especially when they involve veterans. Pets for Patriots reports that Coast Guard vet Al was suffering from depression when he saw a news story about the Pets for Patriots program that matches shelter dogs with veterans. The organization also with the adoption fee and veterinary expenses.
Continue reading “The best girlfriend I’ve ever had”
Shelter Sunday: Second Chance League Sled Dog Rescue / Fairbanks, AK
Meet Pippi! She is currently living in foster care with the Second Chance League, a shelter that gives discarded sled dogs a chance to succeed. Here’s what their website has to say about this beautiful 3-year old Husky mix:
Continue reading Shelter Sunday: Second Chance League Sled Dog Rescue / Fairbanks, AK
Shelter Sunday: Birmingham Boston Terrier Rescue / Birmingham, AL
Meet Scrappy! This very talented dog even wrote his own bio on the Birmingham Boston Terrier Rescue website! Here’s what he has to say for himself:
Continue reading Shelter Sunday: Birmingham Boston Terrier Rescue / Birmingham, AL
Shelter Sunday: Wyoming Basset Hound Rescue / Cody, WY
Meet Susie! I cannot resist Bassets! But I digress. Susie is living with Wyoming Basset Hound Rescue. Here’s what their website has to say about her: Continue reading Shelter Sunday: Wyoming Basset Hound Rescue / Cody, WY
Shelter Sunday: Critters Companion / Abrams, WI
Meet Dolly! This beautiful 6-year old Havanese mix is currently living in foster care with Critters Companion in Abrams, Wisconsin. Here’s what their website has to say about her.
Continue reading Shelter Sunday: Critters Companion / Abrams, WI
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.