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Call for Puppy Mill Laws in OK After Almost 100 Dumped Dogs Found
For the Love of the Dog | August 22nd 2008 by For the Love of the Dog
On August 18, 90 dogs were found dumped and abandoned on a ranch near Ardmore. They’d been dumped there sometime Sunday night. The dogs, many of them pregnant, were emaciated, matted and in generally poor condition. It’s believed that t read more
Abandoned Kittens Find Guardian ‘Angel’ in Pitbull
For the Love of the Dog | August 21st 2008 by For the Love of the Dog
This is one pitbull that was very appropriately named, ‘Angel’, especially to some abandoned kittens! Nevada Humane Society shelter volunteers, Frank Gomez and 9-year-old stepson Joel Fontes, were out walking one of the shelter dogs, Ange read more
Myth: Purebred Dogs Can’t be Found in Shelters
HoundsGood: Chronicles of a Virtual Volunteer | August 19th 2008 by C Mast
Awhile back, I dispelled the myth that good dogs cannot be found in shelters/county pounds. It is another common misconception that purebred dogs cannot be found in shelters. At one particular shelter, Heard County Animal Control in Franklin, Geor read more
“Designer” Dogs are Just Mutts
For the Love of the Dog | August 18th 2008 by For the Love of the Dog
Ok, don’t get me wrong here, there’s nothing wrong with mutts or mixed breed dogs. They’re great! As wonderful as any pure-bred dog. My point is that you’re seeing this influx of so called ‘designer’ dogs that ar read more
Dogs In Danger - Please Read - Save Dogs Lives
Animals Need Help | June 29th 2008 by Stacy
Dogs In Danger - Please Read - Save Dogs Lives Hey Everyone! I came across this website that I feel extremely necessary to share with everyone. It is called Dogs In Danger, http://www.dogsindanger.com . This site is all about the last chance to sa read more
Unfortunately, Another “Time UP” List
HoundsGood: Chronicles of a Virtual Volunteer | June 25th 2008 by C Mast
I look forward to the day where I do not have to post a “time up” bulletin for Fridays. Unfortunately, there is another for this week at Heard County Animal Control Again, the camera is still on the blink, so ignore the photo date. read more
Sometimes it’s All About the Pets
Living Without Meat | June 18th 2008 by Sally Andersen
The onset of summer seems to invoke in people a need to think about their pets’ needs more so than other times. Whether it’s the heat or vacations, I don’t know. But here are some odd and interesting pet-related stories, news, and p read more
Dog Suffers from BPS - may not make it.
HoundsGood: Chronicles of a Virtual Volunteer | May 30th 2008 by C Mast
I found out yesterday afternoon that Heard County Animal Control was euthanizing early. In fact, they were closing at 4:00 today instead of 5:00. The worst part is that ALL dogs and cats would go down because it is just so darn full over there. read more
Smiley Boy Needs a Good Home, Lawrenceville, GA
Saving Lives One At A Time | April 10th 2008 by Jen
Look at this gorgeous grin! This dog is absolutely adorable! He looks like the happiest guy in the world. Unfortunately, Pen #136, an adult male pit bull, has somehow landed in an animal control facility. Despite his infectious grin, the fact that he read more
Cutie Crystal Needs a Home! Georgia
Saving Lives One At A Time | March 28th 2008 by Jen
Look at this cutie pie! What a unique mix! You can keep your puggles, I think I'll take this girl! She looks to be part beagle, part dobie. Does that make her a "beagleman" or perhaps a "dogle"?Crystal 72778 is a 10 month old female beagle/doberman c read more
Looking for a Perfect Dog? Look No Further!
Saving Lives One At A Time | March 7th 2008 by Jen
"Perfect" DogsFrom Homeward Bound Dog Rescue:Name: Perfect Breed: Pug / Poodle / Doxie / Golden Retriever / Cavalier King Charles Spaniel / Bichon Age: Puppy Gender: Male / Female Description: read more
Should I adopt a pup or a dog?
Pets Adoption | March 6th 2008 by Swalestari
Swa-Pets.Com in adopt a dog Everyone thinks that puppies are cute. Keep in mind that they do need guidance. You will need to tell a pup what is right and what is wrong. You will need to keep in mind that they are into exploring and will get into a lo read more
Willy, Happy Black Lab Desperately Needs a New Home, Nebraska
Saving Lives One At A Time | February 27th 2008 by Jen
Willy NE4 is an adult male purebred black labrador retriever in desperate need of a new home. He's a fun-loving guy that would make an awesome family pet! Willy's adoption fee is $30, which includes Parvo, Distemper, Hepititis, and Parainfiluenza vac read more
Beautiful Brownie is Looking for a New Home, Georgia
Saving Lives One At A Time | February 21st 2008 by Jen
Isn't Brownie a knock-out? I don't think I've ever seen a dog that looked like her before. Now Brownie is what I would call a real "designer dog." Brownie is a most likely an Australian Cattle Dog/Labrador Retriever mix. She's about 5 months old, so read more
Isaac is Looking for a Family, Kentucky
Saving Lives One At A Time | February 17th 2008 by Jen
Isaac is listed as a young male border collie mix who was picked up as a stray. Although Isaac is listed as a border collie mix, I'd venture to say that he looks much more like a lab/spaniel mix.Isaac absolutely adores children and gets along well wi read more
Do You Need a Hunting Buddy? "Bird Dawg" Needs a New Home, Illino…
Saving Lives One At A Time | February 13th 2008 by Jen
This handsome fellow, aptly named "Bird Dawg," is a 2 year old male pointer, either a German Shorthair Pointer, or an English Pointer."Bird Dawg" is currently impounded by Morgan County Animal Control in Jacksonville, Illinois. Due to space issues, " read more
Sweetie Sterling Needs a New Home
Saving Lives One At A Time | February 9th 2008 by Jen
Sterling 295162 is an adult male shepherd/catahoula leopard dog mix in desperate need of a new home. Look at those gorgeous eyes and markings! Sterling is located at the Humane Society of Hall County in Gainesville, Georgia.The Humane Society of Hall read more
St. Martin Parish Animal Control Needs Your Help!
Saving Lives One At A Time | February 9th 2008 by Jen
St. Martin Parish Animal Control is located in St. Martinville, Louisiana. Sadly, there are many, many more animals that come into animal control than are adopted or rescued from the facility. They need help! If you live in the area, please consider read more
Senior Dogs
Dogs News and Curiosities | January 4th 2008 by Dali
They have been with humans for a long time, they have given love, companion, they have made someone feel less alone in this world, but many of them have been left behind, abused, neglected and even though life hasn’t been easy, they still aren& read more
Top 10 reasons dogs are dumped at shelters and what you can do……
RachelAndDogs | October 22nd 2007 by Rachel
Today I want to talk a little about dogs in shelter. In hope that more people like you and me, or people from the shelter can benefit from it, at the same time safe a dog’s life. Do you know that, approximately every 9 second, a dog is killed? read more
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