Duluth shelter accepts 63 extra cats It’s Friday, and that means I’d like to share an example of people doing amazing work for homeless animals. This week Animal Allies Humane Society in Duluth, Minn., was faced with the challenge of accepting more than 60 cats from an alleged hoarding situation, according to the Duluth News Tribune. …
How can I stop my dog’s aggression around other dogs? Note: This is a guest post from Ty Brown, owner of CommuniCanine, a Salt Lake City dog training company voted the best training company in Utah. Ty is also the owner of Dog Behavior Online, a dog training resource offering DVDs, Skype training and free …
Some shelters and rescues are celebrating pitbulls all month by hosting special events and adoption specials. One of these shelters is the San Diego Humane Society.
Seasons. Change. Fall is brief around here, in North Dakota. My favorite time for dog walks. I have such a wonderful dog, and I am grateful for him every day. Ace – the ultimate adapter, like all dogs – doesn’t seem to worry much about the seasons. He carries on. He leads me into a …
No adoption fees on barn cats from Animal Allies! I want to focus on some of the various programs that shelters and rescue groups are offering to make a difference for the animals in their communities. Animal Allies Humane Society in Duluth, Minn., offers a barn cat adoption program. Its slogan: Got mice? Adopt a …
“Dancing Dogs: Stories” by Jon Katz I am bored with fictional dog stories. So much is the same – naughty dog loved by human, saves a life or two, dies. If you like those types of predictable stories, you probably won’t care much for “Dancing Dogs” by Jon Katz. (affiliate link) I enjoyed “Dancing Dogs” …
Animal “rescue world” lost? There are so many people out there doing good things for dogs. I want to make sure to celebrate that. However, there is a lot of negative energy in the “rescue world,” a lot of arguing. Certain people think only they know who deserves a dog, how a dog should be …
Some animal shelters make it impossible for anyone to adopt. Here’s how to get through the process.
When you market pitbulls, keep in mind everyone has her own definition of a pitbull. The word used to be a nickname for the American pit bull terrier, but today it is a label that means something different to each individual.
Love is not measured by money My mutt Ace was free. My cat Scout was free. My husband Josh paid around $35 for his cat, Beamer. We love our animals and give them the best home we can. The price we paid for them (or didn’t) has nothing to do with how much we love …