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Enter to win $10,000 for the shelter or rescue of your choice
September 16, 2011 • Rescue • Most Popular
now a shelter or rescue group who could use a little extra help during these tough times? You could be the one to make all the difference.
One lucky DogTime reader will win $10,000 for his or her favorite shelter. Folks, you read that right: a ten thousand dollar donation could be made on your behalf to the shelter or rescue group of your choice.
To be eligible:
- A website or blog is...
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Shelter Dog Myths: Don’t Let Them Keep You From Adopting
September 16, 2011 • Rescue •
This year, National Dog Week takes place September 19 – 25. The week of awareness was created not only to celebrate man's best friend, but to educate dog owners, and would-be dog owners on the benefits of having a dog as a pet, and how to properly care for them. What better time to adopt a shelter dog? Maybe you've been thinking about getting a dog, but have discounted adopting one because you...
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Adopt-A-Less-Adoptable-Pet Week: Spread the word for Petfinder.com
September 14, 2011 • Rescue • Most Popular
Less-than-adoptable pets. Why oh why is there such a concept at all? Don't all dogs and cats, pets of all shapes and sizes in shelters need their forever homes? For one reason or another, there are those pets that society has dubbed "less than adoptable." With ardent fervor and spotlight in hand (er, paw), Petfinder.com is casting light on these pets.
What is a less than adoptable pet? The breed...
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Homeless pets get a second chance through photography
September 12, 2011 • Rescue
Second Chance Photos has put out a call to volunteers to help save the lives of pets through the use of photography. The non-profit organization calls people of all skill levels to take personalized pictures of shelter pets to help find them forever homes.
When a dog or cat arrives at an animal shelter, it often is scared, dirty and disoriented. As part of the intake process, the animal has their... -
Want to win up to $10,000 for the animal shelter of your choice?
August 23, 2011 • Rescue • Most Popular
Who wants to win $1,000 for the animal rescue of their choice?
Who would like to win $10,000 for the animal rescue of their choice? (insert *zoiks* sound here)
One can only imagine how much $10,000 can help animal rescue. As the recipient of Petfinder’s Best Pet Parent contest in 2010, I was able to donate $10,000 to Oldies But Goodies Cocker Rescue, and ten cockers were able to have their sight...
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Canine couture designer launches line and helps dogs in need: Fashion Fido part one
August 22, 2011 • Trends • Rescue
For the first part of this week, FIDO Friendly magazine is focusing on dog fashions and the revolution it has become. In an effort to go behind the curtain and walk the cat (er, dog) walk, we’re going right to the sources: the designers themselves. Enjoy part one of our series and watch for posts throughout the week.
FIDO Friendly loves when people help dogs while growing their own business. An...
