June 11, 2013 will be the safest day ever for dogs and cats in U.S. shelters.
Animal humane issues
I’m going to state my case briefly, and then get out of the way to hear your opinions. Please share them in the comments below. Is it necessary for shelters to require home visits? No. I do not believe shelters or rescues should require home visits. As long as we are killing several million healthy dogs …
How can shelters get more pitbull dogs adopted without placing blame on the dogs or on the public?
Have you ever had to deal with an off-leash dog (or a dog on a Flexi leash) charging you? What did you do? This week I shared a local letter to the editor about a dog on a Flexi leash attacking and biting a runner (thanks Mike, for the link). I am a dog lover, …
Compassion for people I’m learning to be more compassionate to people. Sometimes, when we love animals, it’s easy to lose compassion for those around us. At least, this is the case for me. It’s important, I think, to keep pets in perspective. I hope I never risk my life to save my dog or my …
Dogs and kids? Hell no! I came across a Boston terrier rescue group that will not adopt out dogs to homes with children under age 8, according to its adoption application. Yikes? No kids? I understand that all dogs, including Boston terriers, can get a little enthusiastic at times. My Lab mix goes nuts over …
How to get a dog from a shelter Today the focus is on how to adopt a dog from a shelter. How to adopt a dog from a shelter This is the second post in a series on how to get a dog. The series will focus on adopting a dog from the pound, adopting a …
Note: National Pet Day was founded by animal welfare advocate Colleen Paige. The day is sponsored by the Animal Miracle Foundation to celebrate the joy animals bring to our lives and to create awareness about the pets awaiting forever homes in U.S. shelters. Since April 11 is National Pet Day, according to Animal Miracle Foundation, …
An animal rescuer’s pledge By Lindsay Stordahl / ThatMutt.com I, an animal rescuer, will remember that in order to show true compassion for animals I cannot lose compassion for people. I will never deprive a dog of life or love because of something trivial like a lack of a yard. The definition of a good home …
At age 10 I fell in love with my first shelter dog. I also experienced that feeling of helplessness, of wanting to do more. As a fifth-grader, my classmates and I were rewarded individually for good (or bad) behavior through a point system. I can’t remember exactly how it worked, but at the end of …