I have to admit that I’m not always a huge fan of PETA…sometimes they are so out there that they really turn people off. I also don’t appreciate some of the graphic images they use…I know they’re just trying to make a point but that stuff just breaks my heart. They do have some great [...]
Gotta love Miss Oprah for practicing what she preaches after investigating puppy mills and exposing the awful practices of the dog industry/pet stores. For her birthday this year, she rescued two springer spaniels from PAWS Chicago. Sunny and Lauren are now two of the luckiest dogs in the world (along with my dogs of course!) [...]
A year ago today we rescued Stella…our lovable, slightly crazy little girl! I still can’t believe that Don agreed to get a third dog! She came to the rescue we got her from as a surrender from a puppy mill. Apparently she was the result of an accidental breeding between an Italian Greyhound and a [...]
This article from Fox News in Las Vegas puts a smile on my face. I think we should start a trend…even if you’re not adopting a dog, I think we should all call up our local shelter and donate the equivalent of one adoption fee. Whether you “pay it forward” like the people did in [...]
Love this ad campaign by the Shelter Pet Project! It takes an all too common occurrence and adds a little humor to get the point across. Please people…there are tons of great dogs in shelters and through rescues. Don’t buy into the hype that all rescue dogs have health issues/behavioral issues. Some do, but many [...]
Who doesn’t like the story of 101 Dalmatians? It’s fantastic and has sparked a love for dogs in many children. Now you can see it come to life on the stage! Normally this would make me nervous. It’s no secret that after any dog movie or event comes out (ie Beverly Hills Chihuahua), the number [...]
Four years ago we adopted Leroy from the Nebraska Humane Society! He’s such a sweet boy and I can’t imagine my life without him! I’m telling you, rescuing/adopting is so rewarding. I’m just so glad that he’s a part of our family!
We had so much fun on Saturday with Stella! The Nebraska Italian Greyhound Rescue sponsored a meet-up at the Nebraska Humane Society in Omaha and it was crawling with Italian Greyhounds! It’s funny to me how dogs seem to know their own breed. Stella’s tail was wagging up a storm!
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Even though I’m a small dog owner, I have a lot of love for all sizes of dogs. I’m saddened by the stereotypes of certain breeds that lead to unfair laws that hurt innocent dogs. As a trainer I know once said, you can make a golden retriever into an aggressive dog, it’s all in [...]
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Today I look at Petfinder.com, my favorite resource for pet adoption. Watch and see how simple it is to locate a dog of the specific breed, age, size and gender you are seeking to give a home. Also if you have friends or family that are thinking of adopting [...]
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So who here is watching Dogtown on the National Geographic Channel? If you’re not, you should be! I was hesitant to watch it at first because anything sad about dogs leaves me depressed for days! What I love about this show is that it’s actually quite heartwarming. For those of you who are not familiar [...]
Thanks to Michelle Ray from the Kentucky Humane Society for this article. She helped clarify the difference between “no kill shelters” and “kill shelters” for me. I had a tendency towards supporting shelters that were labeled “no kill”, but now I know that all legitimate shelters need our help. Read on to find out more…
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I found a great site, called Look to the Stars that shows what charities celebrities donate to! There is a whole page donated to animal charities and a lot of dog rescue groups make the list! Here are a few of the stars who donate to the rescue cause:
Adam Sandler- Animal Rescue Foundation
Clint Eastwood, Bill [...]
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Can I tell you how much I love Bonnie Hunt? Not only is she witty, kind-hearted, and creative…but she also does great things for dogs! She’s been profiling rescue dogs up for adoption on her show and I just LOVE it!
She also is one who practices what she preaches! All of the dogs she’s had [...]
Here’s a great story for kids ages 4-8 about a family who goes to an animal shelter to get a new puppy! Find it HERE and proceeds go to the ASPCA!
Meet Sadie! She is Oprah’s new RESCUE puppy!!! What an adorable little cocker spaniel she is! She was adopted from PAWS Chicago, an amazing no kill organization!
I love Oprah for staying with the message to rescue instead of going to a pet store. The fact is that there are millions of homeless animals-why not help [...]
