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Silver Muzzle Cottage – a Safe Haven for Homeless Dogs in the Twilight of Their Life
December 11, 2017 • Health & Wellness • Rescue •
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In Elk Rapids, Michigan, homeless dogs who are in the twilight of their life may be fortunate enough to wind up in the care of the Silver Muzzle Cottage – the only dog hospice care facility in the state, and one of the few in the nation. Two years ago, Kim Skarritt founded the rescue and hospice program after encountering a large number of aging dogs who had been abandoned, for one reason or...
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TurfMutt Shares Winter Storm Safety Tips for Pets
December 04, 2017 • Health & Wellness • Rescue
Lucky the TurfMutt is a former street dog who spent cold days and nights without a home before he was rescued by Kris Kiser, President and CEO of the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI). Now, Lucky has a warm bed to sleep in and a new mission – to teach kids and their families about the importance of our living landscapes.
This superdog knows that part of taking care of the family yard in...
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Gray in the Beard Can Be Good For Your Soul
October 24, 2017 • Health & Wellness • Rescue
FIDO knows that puppies are just darn adorable and the first choice for many pet parents when considering adding a fur baby to the family. As sweet and special as this can be, it is not always the best choice for everyone. There are many instances when a Senior Pet may just be the perfect fit for your family.
Our friends Petcurean shared some great thoughts with us as to how to determine if a...
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Courageous Canine Who Was Victim of Dog Fighting Wins Top Title of “American Hero Dog”
October 05, 2017 • Trends • Rescue
Following nearly a million votes by the American public and the opinions of an expert panel of celebrity animal lovers and dog experts, Abigail, a one-year-old pit mix from Lehigh Acres, Florida has been named this year’s most courageous canine, besting 187 other heroic hounds and capturing the top title of “American Hero Dog” at the 2017 American Humane Hero Dog Awards®. The seventh annual Hero...
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Helping the Flood Hounds - 419 Cat & Dog Paws arriving in San Diego due to Hurricane Harvey Rescue
August 28, 2017 • Rescue
A “Wings of Rescue” flight carrying an expected 85 dogs/puppies and 20 cats/kittens is scheduled to arrive at Circle Air Group at Gillespie Field at 681 Kenney Street in El Cajon between 1:30 and 2:00 Monday afternoon.
The pets are being transferred from Acadiana Animal Aid to create space for pets who are being evacuated from Texas and Louisiana because of Hurricane Harvey. The rescue of the...
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Dogs Should Only Run For Fun
August 22, 2017 • Rescue
My name is S. Matt Read and I work as the Research Director for GREY2K USA Worldwide. I am excited to let you know that I will be running a marathon to help save greyhounds! That’s right, I am signed up to race in Quebec City on Sunday, August 27 and would love to have your support. I am running so that the greyhounds don’t have to!
My organization is dedicated to wiping out the cruelty of dog...
