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Canine Search Teams return from rescue work in Joplin and Oklahoma City
May 25, 2011 • Rescue
From rescued…to rescuer.
Huck and Jagger, two of the Search Dogs deployed to Joplin, were recruited from shelters, given professional training, and partnered with firefighters – at no cost to the departments or the government. 76 Search Dog Foundation-trained teams stand ready to deploy when the next disaster strikes.
On Tuesday evening we received this text message from our handler Jason Smith in... -
Dogs in Japan update: Japan Earthquake Animal Rescue and Support (JEARS) reaches out
May 24, 2011 • Rescue
In our current issue of FIDO Friendly magazine, we have a feature story on the Japan tragedy. Now, some more news and an update:
We have all watched in horror the devastation that has taken place in Japan since the March 11 earthquake and tsunami. The tragedy has really hit home for Spectrum Labs,a global leader in veterinary allergy testing and treatment for the past 20 years that just celebrated... -
Cindy Bear the dog needs a forever home: please share
April 28, 2011 • Rescue
Cindy Bear was found with her brother Yogi in Lancaster CA and a kind stranger let them live in his yard while trying to find their owners or a new home for them. No owners where every found and that is when their guardian angel contacted Camp Cocker. Of course as soon as we saw them, we could not resist their cute little faces. Yogi found a home but Cindy is still waiting for her forever...
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So you think you know a pit bull person?
April 28, 2011 • Rescue
by Michael Mountain
Founder, Best Friends Animal Society and The Stubby Dog Project
People are watching as the gang approaches from down the street. There are about 10 of them, each tethered to a Pit Bull, all in uniform and on a mission.
The location is downtown San Diego. The “gang” is a group of young Southern California women who call themselves “Pretties with Pitties.” And their uniform is a... -
Dogs in Brazil and their plight for assistance
April 23, 2011 • Rescue
by: Jan Cabral, Dogs in Brazil dogs
Elair Pereira de Souza is not a name that most people will remember. Yet thousands of Dog lovers around the globe will remember the video shown globally of her being rescued from a roof top last January during the floods and landslides that created devastation in the mountain regions of Rio. She was shown desperately awaiting help with water levels rising and... -
Webster the dog looking for his forever home: Please share
April 19, 2011 • Rescue
Webster was rescued from a high kill shelter where he had pneumonia and was left sitting without any medical attention. We could not leave him sitting there and we are so glad we rescued him. He is a very happy boy who loves everyone, dogs and people alike! He is younger, and filled with lots of happy energy, he would do best in a active home with someone who has the time to take him on daily...
