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USDA Announces Landmark Rule to Crack Down on Online Puppy Mills
September 10, 2013 • Rescue
Breaking News! Today the U.S. Department of Agriculture is announcing a monumental victory for puppy mill dogs and those who advocate on their behalf. The rule will subject thousands of unlicensed puppy mills that sell dogs over the Internet to federal inspections and regulations for the first time. This rule is expected to improve the welfare of tens of thousands of animals across the...
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The First Look Inside West Virginia Dog Racing
September 04, 2013 • Rescue
FIDO wanted to share this important update with you, from our friends at Grey2K USA
For years, the public has had very little information about greyhound racing in West Virginia. That changed today when we released a new 46-page report, which addresses both humane and economic issues related to this cruel industry. This document is now being shared with opinion leaders and lawmakers, and...
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Pets of the Homeless – Ceys to a New Home
September 04, 2013 • Rescue
FIDO was so happy to hear this recent story of success from our friends at Pets of the Homeless – read on to see how Ceys was able to get to a new home:
A social worker for the homeless called Pets of the Homeless (POTH) http://www.petsofthehomeless.org/ because she had a patient that needed help with her dog. The homeless woman was about to be put into housing but her dog needed to go...
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Guardians of Rescue Calls on Community to Help Save U.S. Army Unit’s Afghan Pups
August 26, 2013 • Rescue
SMITHTOWN, NY - Since Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan began back in 2001, thousands of troops have been deployed overseas. While amidst the chaos and wreckage of war, some soldiers have found friends in the form of stray dogs. Recently, a compelling story was brought to the attention of Guardians of Rescue, who is now doing everything possible to transport “Sheba” and her pups to the...
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Terminally Ill Canine Joins Her Final Forever Family Today
August 26, 2013 • Rescue
FIDO was so happy to get this update – Read the resounding response for RIO below:
Rancho Santa Fe, Calif. – Last week, Helen Woodward Animal Center sent out a plea for a terminally ill 5-year-old black Labrador Retriever blend named Rio. The sweet-faced canine who had survived Super Storm Sandy was diagnosed with terminal lung cancer. Given only months to live, Center staffers hoped to... -
Bumper Sticker Fundraiser Benefiting Rt 66 Adoption Tour
August 22, 2013 • Rescue
Did you know? For the fifth year in a row, FIDO Friendly magazine is setting out on America’s Favorite Highway for an exciting month long pet adoption tour! Get Your Licks on Route 66 has found new homes for over 1,500 lucky pets.
FIDO’s friends at the Simple Dog Project, think every dog deserves a safe and loving fur-ever home regardless of disability or past trauma. That's why the Simple...
