A Case for the Big Black Dog (or BBD)
A DogGeek.com exclusive by Teresa Barker It’s a well known fact in the animal shelter community that black-coated medium to large dogs are the hardest to adopt. They are also the first to be euthanized...
View ArticleWhat is a rescue dog?
A DogGeek.com exclusive by Teresa Barker If you’ve ever heard the term “rescue dog” and had images of a canine dragging a human out of a burning building, you’re not wrong. If your neighbor with the...
View ArticleAre You Ready to Adopt a Dog?
A DogGeek.com exclusive by Teresa Barker A checklist of consideration when thinking about adopting a dog. Many people think that when they buy or rent a house with a big yard, “Well, now we need a...
View ArticleHave a Heart: A Spay + Neuter PSA from the Nashville Paw Foundation
Spay/Neuter… ’nuff said! Find a dog shelter/rescue near you >>
View ArticleEverything Helps! Ways to Volunteer at Your Local Dog Rescue
A DogGeek.com exclusive by Teresa Barker Well, it’s no surprise that running a dog rescue is an enormous task. It makes sense that rescues can always use volunteer help with cleaning, feeding, bathing,...
View ArticleRemember, Your Animal Shelter Donations Are Tax Deductible
It’s the end of the year and that means it’s unfortunately time to think about tax donations. What better way to save on your taxes than to make a donation to an animal shelter or dog rescue and save...
View ArticleKeeping Safe While Rescuing Abandoned Pets
It is something that has happened to many, finding a stray pet roaming the streets, many of them abandoned by their owners. But one big concern is whether it is safe to stop and help these pets....
View ArticleHow The Broadway Community Has Rallied Around Shelter Dogs
Saturday marks the 15th Annual ‘Broadway Barks’ event, co-hosted by Bernadette Peters. She and Michael Urie sit down with Abby and talk about how you can help find New York City animals a new home.
View ArticleMan Will Live in Dog Kennel for One Month
A 35-year-old man named Sean is an activist in Manchester, England. On October 5th, he will begin a month long ordeal, living in a cage like a stray dog.
View ArticleMore than 18,000 Pets Saved in First Month of 2013 ASPCA Rachael Ray $100K...
More than 18,000 Pets Saved in First Month of 2013 ASPCA Rachael Ray $100K Challenge (via PR Newswire) Download image ASPCA logo. (PRNewsFoto/ASPCA) (Newscom TagID: prnphotos055615) Shelters Competing...
View ArticleDog Rehab Gives Abused Animals News Leash on Life
Alaskan Malamutes “Thunder” and “Avalon” seem playful just like any other pet dogs, but actually they were extremely fearful of human touch just a few months ago. Just like the dogs seen here they were...
View ArticleOctober is American Humane Association’s Adopt-A-Dog Month®
October is American Humane Association’s Adopt-A-Dog Month® (via PR Newswire) Download image American Humane Association logo. (PRNewsFoto/American Humane Association) Be a Hero and Find a New Best...
View ArticleSan Francisco SPCA Promotional Website Offers Dog Condoms
Currently, there’s a brand new website out there offering condoms for dogs.
View ArticleASPCA Announces 2013 Humane Awards Winners
ASPCA Announces 2013 Humane Awards Winners (via PR Newswire) Download image ASPCA logo. (PRNewsFoto/ASPCA) (Newscom TagID: prnphotos055615) Remarkable pit bull, inspiring young animal advocate, and...
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