tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-58719908805133946952011-04-21T20:35:03.603-07:00Directory of resources related to animal adoption, rescue, and more.Sweet Teanoreply@blogger.comBlogger2641100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871990880513394695.post-61827366820747450512008-10-30T07:41:00.000-07:002008-10-30T07:43:37.801-07:00

"THE SANCTUARY FOR SENIOR DOGS is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the rescue, adoption, and lifelong care of senior dogs abandoned in shelters and pounds. All of our dogs live in Sanctuary-approved foster homes until a permanent home can be found. Senior dogs too ill to be safely adopted stay in a Sanctuary hospice foster home for life. All senior dogs are spayed or neutered prior to

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"Local animal rescue organizations that rely on private donations are grappling with an unprecedented increase in abandoned animals and a steep drop in private donations. The Santa Cruz Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, which adopts out 100-120 animals per month and runs entirely on private donations, has received about half of its normal cash donations and about 75 percent less

Sweet Teanoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871990880513394695.post-25798314207314787952008-10-17T06:08:00.000-07:002008-10-17T06:12:11.734-07:00

You've probably seen it happen—your sleeping dog suddenly lets out a woof as his legs begin to twitch. Is he dreaming? Many scientists say there is evidence to support the idea that dogs do, in fact, experience dreams. Researchers using an electroencephalogram (EEG) have tested canine brain wave activity during sleep. They've found that dogs are similar to humans when it comes to sleep patterns

Sweet Teanoreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871990880513394695.post-61868657915457374382008-10-09T14:44:00.000-07:002008-10-09T14:48:30.561-07:00

Iams Home for the Holidays has set a goal to place 1 million orphaned animals into happy and loving homes during this year's holiday season from October 1, 2008 to January 5, 2009. Award-winning actress and pet parent Felicity Huffman has teamed up with Iams Home for the Holidays to help raise awareness for the millions of homeless dogs and cats throughout North America.- Celebrating its 10th

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"Have you had a crisis with your pet that required you to seek emergency veterinary care? Have you been in the awful situation of not having the money to pay for it? Sadly, many pet owners cannot afford the treatment that their animal needs. Some of you had no one to turn to and were forced to choose inadequate care or even euthanasia. We want to hear your story. No pet should be denied emergency

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"With these kinds of movies, it's been my experience, at least, that people always love seeing the dogs," said Mike Alexander, the head trainer and animal coordinator of Birds & Animals Unlimited, a handler whose work has been instrumental to several films and television productions over the past 20 years.The red carpet trip marks yet another amazing step for Rusco, the dog who plays Papi in "

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Care2.com, the largest online community of people passionate about making a difference, will award the grand prize of $10,000 to the animal welfare group that receives the most votes via the contest website. In addition to the grand prize, Care2 is awarding $3,000, $1,000 and two prizes of $500 to the four runner-ups respectively. Winners will be announced the second week of November. To ensure

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""The ASPCA has recently launched CATvsDOG.org, an online campaign to raise awareness about some of the most critical animal welfare issues today and to urge animal lovers across the country to support its drive towards ending animal cruelty."The goal of the nationwide online campaign is to incite one million Americans to sign a pledge to prevent cruelty and abuse," said ASPCA President & CEO Ed

Sweet Teanoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871990880513394695.post-55026498194075718742008-09-19T06:15:00.000-07:002008-09-19T06:22:03.572-07:00

I would like to share with you a recent comment that was left by a very informative reader."What is now "Wildlife Services" (under the USDA) used to be called the Biological Survey. In the 1900's, W.S. went on an all out war to exterminate wolves and other predators to 'sanitize the West" for livestock owners! They hired people to do the killing who were generally low life kinds of people

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"As governor of Alaska, Sarah Palin has championed aerial gunning of wolves and bears. Using powerful images of this needless and brutal practice -- and the indisputable facts about Palin's promotion of it -- we've created a hard-hitting new television ad to educate voters about what Governor Sarah Palin really stands for.As governor, Sarah Palin... Proposed paying a $150 bounty for the left

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"The wolf is an intelligent, handsome creature and, for many visitors to Alaska, an integral part of the state’s wild appeal. Wolves live in complex social structures, mate for life and don’t attack humans — it’s easy to see in them the family resemblance to mankind’s best friend.That’s what makes it so painful to look at the video of an aerial wolfhunt in Alaska that has been circulating since

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" Noah would feel right at home at the Houston SPCA, which has taken in about a thousand animals from communities enduring a major beating from Hurricane Ike.In addition to hundreds of dogs and cats, the shelter collected horses, ducks, goats, iguanas and even a bear as part of its menagerie in the days leading up to the storm — which crashed ashore before dawn Saturday.Houston SPCA President

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"A couple have been reunited with their missing cat after nine years, the RSPCA said on Wednesday. Dixie, a 15-year-old ginger cat, disappeared in 1999 and her owners thought she had been killed by a car.She was found less than half a mile from her home in Birmingham after a concerned resident rang the animal charity to report a thin and dishevelled cat who had been in the area for a couple of

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"For more than 30 years, the Endangered Species Act has protected wildlife at risk of extinction. Now the Bush/Cheney Administration wants to make some serious changes to this landmark law -- changes that would eliminate vital checks and balances that are crucial to protect our wolves, polar bears and other imperiled wildlife. Speak out now for polar bears, wolves and the nearly 1,400 species

Sweet Teanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871990880513394695.post-77430209216624545752008-09-08T00:01:00.000-07:002008-09-08T00:01:00.341-07:00

This woman scares me more every minute."Alaska Governor Sarah Palin has ignored research showing that polar bear populations are declining in the quest to plumb new sources of energy, according to scientists, and environmental groups who fought to put the bears on the endangered species list.The 44-year-old Palin, a beauty pageant winner and former mayor of a small town in Alaska, is an advocate

Sweet Teanoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871990880513394695.post-27322561239686513532008-09-05T00:01:00.000-07:002008-09-05T00:01:00.795-07:00

"Most people had never heard of Sarah Palin when she was named the Republican VP nominee. But I'd been hearing her name all too often, because I belong to a group called Defenders of Wildlife -- and in her time as governor of Alaska, Palin has used her position as governor of Alaska to ruin the Alaskan wilderness in every way she could.Her most recent "victory" came on Aug. 26, when Alaska's

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Sweet Teanoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871990880513394695.post-49478846881468609552008-08-30T00:01:00.000-07:002008-08-30T00:01:00.208-07:00

Sarah Palin, the recently appointed VP of McCain, is the Governor of Alaska.She has allowed the aerial gunning of wolves and a practice called "denning" whereby a family of wolves in a den is stalked, watched, and when the adults come out, they are shot. The little pups are then shot in the head by the Wildlife service. "This woman, whether credible or not, is dangerous. We need to get the word

Sweet Teanoreply@blogger.com23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871990880513394695.post-32538261940437293862008-08-27T00:01:00.000-07:002008-08-27T00:01:01.101-07:00

This is a must read. It absolutely broke my heart. "You bought a house! You finally had a yard so you decided it was time for a dog. You chose me out of all the other dogs. As a puppy, I entertained you with my antics and I made you laugh. You called me your baby and carried me closely. Despite some chewed boxer shorts and a few broken mini-blinds, I became your best friend. Whenever I was “bad,”

Sweet Teanoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871990880513394695.post-66334755294187596922008-08-25T00:01:00.000-07:002008-08-25T00:01:00.857-07:00

"It's going to be great, especially since my son and Summer are very close." -Brandon Wells, a Marine separated from his dogWhen Brandon Wells dropped his dog Summer off at an animal-rescue shelter in California, he knew she would be taken care of.But the United States Marine Corps sergeant never expected the pet, who was too lame to travel with his family after he was transferred from a base in

Sweet Teanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871990880513394695.post-32966488080363474912008-08-22T00:01:00.000-07:002008-08-22T00:01:00.979-07:00

blI received a comment on one of my older blog posts today and am delighted to share it here. Heather Rosenwald has launched a new website which provides free resources that rescue groups and shelters can use to increase the number of black dog adoptions.They also provide information to increase public awareness about Black Dog Syndrome. This is very important information as black dogs are so

Sweet Teanoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871990880513394695.post-645086136029334622008-08-21T00:01:00.000-07:002008-08-21T00:01:00.654-07:00

"Anyone who has spent time volunteering for a rescue organization knows that - generally - people suck. Doing animal rescue we do not see the best side of people. Yes, every now and then we meet wonderful people who are doing great work in the humane community - but far more often we hear about and/or witness the truly apathetic, insensitive nature of human beings.Over the years we have seen many

Sweet Teanoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871990880513394695.post-23402103208983307272008-08-20T00:01:00.000-07:002008-08-20T00:01:00.272-07:00

" A Doberman Pinscher brutally attacked by what rescuers believe was a mountain lion has a second start in life. The dog has a new home and a new job.Meet Denise Shepherd's new best friend, Diego. Just three weeks ago, Diego was found by animal control officers, wandering around Heber. He'd been savagely attacked.Al Nortz, with the Utah Doberman Rescue, said, "The wound is basically from his neck

Sweet Teanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871990880513394695.post-47224809194144610712008-08-19T00:01:00.000-07:002008-08-19T00:01:01.151-07:00

"It all started simply enough with just one pig, a Vietnamese potbelly, who arrived in 1992. The potbelly was a hand-me-down from a Seattle friend who didn't want her anymore.Judy Woods named the pig Fern and took her to live on the 6 ½-acre spread she owned in Arlington.Then, in 1994, she heard King County Animal Control might know where she could find more unwanted pigs. She called. As it turnd

Sweet Teanoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871990880513394695.post-51065606377412705182008-08-18T00:01:00.000-07:002008-08-18T00:01:01.075-07:00

This is what I like to do on a Sunday afternoon. I do need a day of rest you know.

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A live webcam into the "new puppy" holding pen at the Halifax Humane society in Daytona Beach. They call it the "Puppy Cam". Founded in 1937 by Mrs. Elsie Beatty. Starting with a small contingent of animal lovers, Mrs. Beatty formed a board of directors and, later that year, incorporated what is now The Halifax Humane Society. Through Mrs. Beatty's efforts, the Halifax Humane Society soon became

Sweet Teanoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871990880513394695.post-50476174861500881112008-08-14T00:01:00.000-07:002008-08-14T00:01:00.451-07:00

"A Conejo Valley man who's committed to finding new homes for abandoned animals is facing a $17,000 tax bill as a result of his not-for-profit adoption system.Josh Pasewaldt, owner and operator of Newbury Park Pet Supply, has spent the past 16 months collecting small dogs and puppies from the Kern County Animal Shelter in Bakersfield and housing them at his North Reino Road store until they're

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"Moo had a little crush on me, and I could all but return his affections.The brown-haired boy had saucer-size eyes, a sturdy build and a sweet disposition. But what really tugged at my heart was his story of survival. The super-friendly bull, who had trailed me through the pasture like a lovelorn teen, had been found tied to a car when he was a calf. He was saved by one animal shelter, then

Sweet Teanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871990880513394695.post-12247205387527469812008-08-11T00:01:00.000-07:002008-08-11T00:01:00.862-07:00

Boo spent Sunday afternoon visiting with her friend Diane. She hadn't seen Diane in almost 9 months so it was a reunion filled with hugs and kisses.

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"Penny De Los Santos wanted a dog but traveled too much to care for one full time. So, she opted for the next best thing: a time-share pet.For two years, Ms. Santos shared a mellow female Husky mix with her neighbors, who took the dog for about one week a month. They split veterinary bills and the cost of vaccinations and heartworm pills. The neighbors called the dog Nika. Ms. Santos preferred

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"The loss of Booger the pit bull terrier was almost more than Bernann McKinney could bear. Now she is happy, minus $50,000 and her house, and owner of five cloned Booger puppies."It is a miracle for me because I was able to smile again, laugh again and just feel alive again," McKinney told a news conference in the South Korea capital to show off the week-old black puppies -- all of whose names

Sweet Teanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871990880513394695.post-37526175041652821932008-08-06T00:01:00.000-07:002008-08-06T00:01:10.205-07:00

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Parrot adoption is very much like baby adoption. Those who have parrots they cannot care for offer them to people who want a parrot. The adoptive parrot owners may not be able to afford the initial outlay, or they may simply want to give a good home to a parrot that must be relocated.Parrot adoption does not always mean “free” parrots. The term is also used for inexpensive parrots purchased from

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"The Halo Purely For Pets blog is the place to go for up to date information on the topic of holistic pet care. Here, you will find everything from expert pet advice and animal event updates to dog food recipes and pet stories submitted by our readers. Plus, veterinarian Dr. Donna Spector answers your pet health questions with a regular "Ask Our Halo Vet" feature. Check back frequently to keep up

Sweet Teanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871990880513394695.post-46341029732021110852008-07-31T00:01:00.000-07:002008-07-31T00:01:00.617-07:00

This Southern heat and humidity is too much for us after living in that Indiana weather.

Sweet Teanoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871990880513394695.post-7159091458205932632008-07-30T00:01:00.000-07:002008-07-30T00:01:01.310-07:00

My friend at Frugal Zeitgeist has a wonderful list of pet freebies. These offers include things such as dog food coupons, dog treat samples, free cat food samples, free pet products and much more.If you love your pet you'll love these offers.

Sweet Teanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871990880513394695.post-7282555113059231242008-07-28T00:01:00.000-07:002008-07-28T00:01:00.977-07:00

Hello everyone. Please allow me to introduce myself. My name is Arabelle but my momma calls me Boo. You may call me by either name.I am very happy to be home with my momma again. I've been living in Indiana for the past 8 months and, while I loved it, it wasn't where my momma was.I love my foster family and they were very good to me. I will miss them but I know I'll see them again one day. They

Sweet Teanoreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871990880513394695.post-81428725340693176982008-07-24T00:01:00.000-07:002008-07-24T00:01:00.410-07:00

"The Labrador retriever is one among many different retriever dogs and is also a very popular breed in the United States as well as in the United Kingdom. A very friendly creature, the Labrador retriever is also full of energy as well as good natured and is an excellent pet that provides good companionship and is also a handy working dog. This breed is certainly one of the quickest learners in

Sweet Teanoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871990880513394695.post-62060980951008412822008-07-23T00:01:00.000-07:002008-07-23T00:01:01.379-07:00

"It isn’t very hard to determine if you are allergic to cats or not. Many people are allergic to these animals and already are aware of that fact, although they have never gone to the allergist.It doesn’t take a genius to deduce that it’s your feline that is causing your discomfort. What are cat allergy symptoms, however, and what do you do to alleviate them, without getting rid of the family pet

Sweet Teanoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871990880513394695.post-13500302304344421562008-07-22T00:01:00.000-07:002008-07-22T00:01:01.467-07:00

"If you've ever owned a big dog, you know they're expensive to feed.So you might be surprised to know that your petite pussycat, who turns her delicate nose up at every other meal, is likely to cost you more over her lifetime than the typical large dog.How can that be? Although cats typically eat less than most dogs and usually incur lower vet bills, they tend to live longer. So while dog

Sweet Teanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871990880513394695.post-30511833840555399832008-07-21T00:01:00.000-07:002008-07-21T00:01:00.726-07:00

Rising prices of gas and food really hit me this weekend. What a shock! I'm paying for Boo's trip back home next Saturday and I don't mind that at all but I've got to start cutting corners now.Paying for just the gas for her temporary family to bring her home is going to cost me $500. I still owe the landlady $150 for a pet deposit too. So, I hope the following will help us all save some money.

Sweet Teanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871990880513394695.post-85535091564415992442008-07-19T00:01:00.000-07:002008-07-19T00:01:01.423-07:00

When I see the money raised by Jericho fans for various causes, I am always reminded of those fans who helped save my Boo. Boo is my dog and you can read her story here.I am thrilled to report that Boo is coming home after 8 months away from me. I cannot put my feelings into words.I will be forever grateful for the fans who contributed money to make sure Boo could be transported to Indiana to

Sweet Teanoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871990880513394695.post-24083030737606718452008-07-18T00:01:00.000-07:002008-07-18T00:01:01.087-07:00

"It isn’t very hard to determine if you are allergic to cats or not. Many people are allergic to these animals and already are aware of that fact, although they have never gone to the allergist.It doesn’t take a genius to deduce that it’s your feline that is causing your discomfort. What are cat allergy symptoms, however, and what do you do to alleviate them, without getting rid of the family pet

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"If Barack Obama is all about change, Best Friends Animal Society has a suggestion regarding the presidential candidate´s reported search for a family dog."Adopt from a local animal shelter."The Utah-based organization feels so strongly about its message that it has launched the web site "obamafamilydog.com" to spread the word about the importance of adopting from a shelter or breed rescue

Sweet Teanoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871990880513394695.post-16407325649915289972008-07-15T00:01:00.000-07:002008-07-15T00:01:01.402-07:00

"There is no doubt that Bichon Frise dogs are incredible adorable and it can take only one second to completely fall head over heals in love with that particular breed of dog. But before you bring home a Bichon Frise, it is important to know exactly what type of dog that you are dealing with, as not every dog is alike in their personality and what you can expect out of them.In order to make sure

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"If you have an inspirational story about your adopted dog, submit it to the Hill’s Pet Nutrition “Second Chance for Love” website. Participants must submit stories between 50 and 150 words, or a video clip less than 30 seconds that describes how you and your adopted dog gave each other a second chance for love.Two grand prize winners will be award a $10,000 donation to a favorite shelter, a VIP

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"Niko is a fine cat. He enthusiastically greets guests, meows appreciatively when he gets attention, adores playing chase the laser light. He is litter box tidy and helpfully tries to assist when his human companions read books and send e-mail. He has handsome golden eyes, soft gray fur and Russian Blue features.Jack and Sue Majors adopted Niko in May at the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak

Sweet Teanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871990880513394695.post-3436350171021279962008-07-09T00:01:00.000-07:002008-07-09T00:01:01.129-07:00

"Attention, America, or at least all you state and local politicians who are banning or considering banning ownership of pit bulls, Rottweilers and other big, scary dogs: In the midst of your rush to pass breed specific legislation, a new study has shown that the most aggressive dog breed in the world is ... Yes, the dachshund, the weiner dog, better known in some countries as the sausage

Sweet Teanoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871990880513394695.post-42604917690419786752008-07-08T00:01:00.000-07:002008-07-08T00:01:15.406-07:00

"Mia Mattsson-Mercer knows she can’t save them all, but she can try.So several days a week, she dons her vest and boots, and grabs several pairs of protective gloves, then heads out in her SUV on missions to rescue stray dogs that roam the suburbs of Naples.She’s rather busy.There is no shortage of strays and, sadly, no shortage of those in the greatest need — the dying, sick and injured."I could

Sweet Teanoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871990880513394695.post-78346803166010473732008-07-07T00:01:00.000-07:002008-07-07T00:01:00.643-07:00

"Trakr, a dog that sniffed out survivors from under the rubble of the World Trade Centre after the September 11 terror attacks, may be cloned.The German shepherd, who lives with his owner, James Symington, in Los Angeles, was picked by BioArts International, a Californian cloning firm, as the most "clone-worthy" canine in a competition offering an owner a free chance to replicate their pet.Mr

Sweet Teanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871990880513394695.post-33136056500206409642008-07-04T00:01:00.000-07:002008-07-04T00:01:21.345-07:00

Sweet Teanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871990880513394695.post-501646725928754942008-07-03T00:01:00.000-07:002008-07-03T00:01:53.268-07:00

"Saturday, July 12, 2008Shubert Alley, West of Broadway, between 44th and 45th Streets, between Broadway and 8th Avenue, Manhattan BROADWAY BARKS 10! will help some of New York City’s shelter animals find permanent homes by informing New Yorkers about the plight of the thousands of homeless dogs and cats in the metropolitan area. Bernadette Peters and Mary Tyler Moore will host this star-studded

Sweet Teanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871990880513394695.post-55366474211110862602008-07-02T00:01:00.000-07:002008-07-02T00:01:14.489-07:00

"You're in your car, heading somewhere or other, a long list of things to accomplish and already running late. Suddenly, you see him—a dog, there, by the side of the road. With a sinking feeling, you realize he's alone. Your car is coming alongside him now. You have only seconds in which to act. But what should you do? This is a wrenching scenario for all who care about animals. Once you've seen

Sweet Teanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871990880513394695.post-84862291039768529472008-07-01T00:01:00.000-07:002008-07-01T00:01:01.047-07:00

"Actor, veteran stand-up comic and author Richard Belzer adds another leading role to his acting resume. He’s now the “Uncle Sam” of the pet world.In a new campaign to help shelter animals, “We Want You … To Adopt,” Belzer assumes the compelling glare of the iconic 1916 recruitment poster. In his latest role as the star of a national shelter animal adoption public service announcement launched by

Sweet Teanoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871990880513394695.post-57133131873790429892008-06-30T00:01:00.000-07:002008-06-30T00:01:01.589-07:00

I found this worth sharing. I love it."Testimonial poem: Take me to the Rescue! You may not think you know me, but I’m sure you’ve seen my face in back yards, fields & busy streets, you’ll find us any place. I’m what you’d call a rescue dog, who needs a safety haven. I may be thin & sickly, too, but I promise I’m worth saving. I’m the dog who lives next door, the one you always see outside

Sweet Teanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871990880513394695.post-623023193474937392008-06-27T00:01:00.000-07:002008-06-27T00:01:01.964-07:00

"The United States Equine Rescue League (USERL) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the compassionate care of equines. Our mission is to save, protect, and rehabilitate equines in need. We rescue abused, neglected, or abandoned equines; provide them with care and rehabilitation; and finally find them a compatible, loving home. We believe that education is the long-term solution to

Sweet Teanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871990880513394695.post-44434913201037838512008-06-26T00:01:00.000-07:002008-06-26T00:01:10.308-07:00

"Most people would never fathom having to choose between their pets or a roof over their heads. Unfortunately, in the valley, it's a reality perceptive tenants are forced to contend with."We actually became homeless because we had pets," says displaced resident Nancy Grenia.Grenia and her family, which include two dogs had to move, and fast. Her husband had recently suffered an injury at work,

Sweet Teanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871990880513394695.post-41905504171750062722008-06-25T00:01:00.000-07:002008-06-25T00:14:42.968-07:00

"The number of homeless pets in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, continues to swell as more animals arrive at emergency shelters.The emergency Cedar Rapids animal shelter set up at Kirkwood Community College has taken in 1,000 displaced animals. An estimated 85 percent of the animals have owners, according to Kirkwood Animal Health staff.In addition to the pet dogs and cats, the shelter’s animal tally

Sweet Teanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871990880513394695.post-3364693027874411962008-06-24T00:01:00.000-07:002008-06-24T00:01:02.665-07:00

"If you are looking for a pet bird and also want to help a bird that is need of rescue,you can choose to do a parrot rescue adoption from a parrot sanctuary. Parrots are wonderful birds that are intelligent and can make for great companions. There are, however, people who should and should not adopt and exotic bird.""Eligibility: Anyone who has adopted a pet from a shelter or rescue organization

Sweet Teanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871990880513394695.post-4298759111450535332008-06-23T00:01:00.000-07:002008-06-23T00:11:56.500-07:00

Many thanks to Maitri for making me aware of this group."We at Mid-Atlantic Pug Rescue, Inc. are a group of diverse individuals who have united for the purpose of rescuing Pugs. We come from many walks of life, and have agreed to donate our many and varied talents so that pugs everywhere can live out their lives with comfort, love and care.We are all volunteers, with no paid employees. Each

Sweet Teanoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871990880513394695.post-47085883429390462562008-06-20T00:01:00.000-07:002008-06-20T00:01:01.767-07:00

" PetSmart Charities today announced that it is sending even more pet supplies to the Midwest, where the devastating floods have displaced countless animals. Hundreds of pet crates, bowls, collars, leads -- and more than four tons of cat litter -- arrived early this morning in Iowa to help the pet victims of this disaster.PetSmart Charities received a request for additional shipments of animal

Sweet Teanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871990880513394695.post-48467515172567020592008-06-19T00:01:00.000-07:002008-06-19T00:17:37.870-07:00

"Thinking about a pet?Consider a rat.Please, say the folks at the Twin Cities Animal Humane Society, where officials are seeking homes for a sudden surge of domesticated rats dropped off at metro-area shelters.The Humane Society has been inundated with more than 400 abandoned rats this year -- more than twice the number they had taken in by this time last year."

Sweet Teanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871990880513394695.post-82248442670017304312008-06-18T00:01:00.000-07:002008-06-18T00:07:05.808-07:00

"On Friday, June 20, Pet Sitters International's 10th annual Take Your Dog To Work Day(R) will kick off the summer celebrating the great companions dogs make and encouraging adoptions of shelter dogs. This fun day with an important purpose gives people a chance to bring their "best friend" to see what they do to bring home the chow while it encourages dogless co-workers to adopt from a shelter or

Sweet Teanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871990880513394695.post-48593715669069889102008-06-17T00:01:00.000-07:002008-06-17T00:01:00.711-07:00

"CEDAR RAPIDS – The Cedar Rapids Animal Shelter was significantly damaged during flooding, forcing the evacuation of all animals. These animals were safely evacuated to the Tippie Beef Center at Kirkwood Community CollegeAnimal rescue and sheltering operations have been set up at the Animal Health Technology Center at Kirkwood Community College, 6301 Kirkwood Blvd. SW. We are providing temporary

Sweet Teanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871990880513394695.post-25233698264444216872008-06-16T00:01:00.000-07:002008-06-16T00:01:01.256-07:00

"In another sign of a struggling economy, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is opening a pet food bank in Monterey County for owners who are thinking of giving up their pets because they can no longer afford to feed them. The Central Coast's TheCalifornian.com reports: The SPCA’s Pet Food Bank, the first of its kind in Monterey County, is supported by cash donations

Sweet Teanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871990880513394695.post-58575812953547145122008-06-13T00:01:00.000-07:002008-06-13T00:01:03.968-07:00

"Operation Roger... Truckers Pet TransportIt is a sad fact that each year, millions of healthy, adoptable animals are admitted to animal shelters or are taken in by animal rescue groups across the United States. Many of these animals are adopted into new homes, but many others are not so fortunate.It is also a fact there are thousands of homes who would adopt many of these animals, but how do you

Sweet Teanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871990880513394695.post-44822322184823350362008-06-12T00:01:00.000-07:002008-06-12T00:01:02.386-07:00

"I've never really been one to push adoption onto anybody. However, I will plant the seed. I'll offer websites & my own personal experiences in hopes that this will help them decide w/adoption rather than through a petstore &/or breeder. But as with any situation there's not only one clear answer. Wherever you decide to adopt or buy your next animal the root of your decision should involve love.

Sweet Teanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871990880513394695.post-15131278765366959092008-06-11T00:01:00.000-07:002008-06-11T00:01:04.787-07:00

"Unfortunately most of us have experienced the trauma of a lost or stolen pet! * Now you can get peace of mind by proactively enrolling your pets in our FREE PetALERTZ neighborhood watch program.PetALERTZ uses the power of your community to recover lost pets! * Within seconds of your pet being reported lost, other members in your neighborhood are notified via a PetALERTZ email.Helping other

Sweet Teanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871990880513394695.post-79828777233326605282008-06-10T00:01:00.000-07:002008-06-10T00:01:02.272-07:00

Here are some pets that I really enjoyed seeing. It takes all kinds.

Sweet Teanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871990880513394695.post-6083934369310387622008-06-09T00:01:00.000-07:002008-06-09T00:01:01.496-07:00

"To build on its recently announced Hilton Pet Friendly program Hilton Hotels has partnered with Pet Shelters Across America (PSAA), the nation’s leading animal sheltering organization dedicated to providing homes for animals in need. As the experts in providing warm hospitality to animals of all shapes and sizes, PSAA assisted Hilton in developing Pet Friendly, including providing tips for

Sweet Teanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871990880513394695.post-10801796590928978482008-06-06T00:01:00.000-07:002008-06-06T11:04:38.073-07:00

"Healthcare expenses for pets are rising alongside the cost of medical care for humans, as more technological advances are made, veterinarians say.Many U.S. pet owners are baby boomers who are no longer raising children and are willing to use a share of their disposable income to increase the quality of life for their animal companions, The New York Times reported Sunday."As we become a more

Sweet Teanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871990880513394695.post-47881242809446427922008-06-05T00:01:00.000-07:002008-06-05T00:01:00.856-07:00

"HARRY Potter is being blamed for a rise in the number of owls being abandoned at an animal rescue centre.Staff at Flintshire Wildlife and Pet Rescue Centre say fans of the J K Rowling's boy wizard have bought owls as pets, only to find they can't cope with them.Co-owner of the rescue centre, Joy Pierce Jones, said: "Harry Potter was definitely one of our biggest downfalls."People have been

Sweet Teanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871990880513394695.post-35119084100998453892008-06-04T00:01:00.000-07:002008-06-04T00:01:01.054-07:00

"On May 12, 2008, an earthquake measuring 8.0Mw on the Richter scale hit China, claiming the lives of over 69,000 people and over 12 million animal lives. Countless dogs and cats are homeless, injured, and starving. Drinking water is polluted and there is a critical need for water pumps. Reportedly, there are some 30,000 pet dogs in one province alone, many of them now homeless.Since the dog cull

Sweet Teanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871990880513394695.post-74138757576959240422008-06-03T00:01:00.000-07:002008-06-03T00:01:01.795-07:00

"The trend of pets being shooed out the front door or abandoned in forest preserves has put animal welfare officials on notice that cash-strapped pet owners are in critical need of help.“Obviously the goal is to keep these pets in the homes and out of shelters,” said PAWS Chicago founder Paula Fasseas, whose organization has deployed staff members to the Animal Care and Control lobby on weekends

Sweet Teanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871990880513394695.post-7585449714578399512008-06-02T00:01:00.000-07:002008-06-02T00:01:01.425-07:00

"As food and gas prices climb, the housing market languishes and job layoffs persist, it's not only consumers who are feeling the pinch of a slow economy. Animal shelters and rescue groups are taking a hit, too.The Nebraska Humane Society in Omaha is one of a number of area shelters that have seen an increase in owners voluntarily surrendering their pets.Humane Society staff members, as a matter

Sweet Teanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871990880513394695.post-28174610820413867362008-05-31T06:28:00.000-07:002008-05-31T06:32:13.429-07:00

"Pet experts say a cocoa mulch can pose a serious health risk to pets.This type of mulch is made of the husks of the cocoa bean.Local landscapers said it has become popular in northeast Ohio recently because of its aroma. But that aroma can also reportedly attract dogs and cats.If a pet consumes a large amount of mulch it can cause them serious digestive problems, according to the American

Sweet Teanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871990880513394695.post-41744471294468058312008-05-30T00:01:00.000-07:002008-05-30T00:01:02.470-07:00

"Chattanooga opens the new $6.5 million animal shelter, the McKamey Animal Care and Adoption Center in five weeks.On that day, July 1, the Humane Educational Society, the organization that currently serves the city, begins the new fiscal year with a $527,000 drop in money for operations and a 60 percent decrease in the number of abandoned animals it accepts.“We’ll be receiving 8,000 less animals,

Sweet Teanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871990880513394695.post-64322569351204033912008-05-29T00:01:00.000-07:002008-05-29T00:01:01.434-07:00

"Find beagle lab mix dogs at rescues and view a photo and profile. This is a popular dog breed known for its strong hunting instinct. Used as rabbit and hare hunters in the past, these dogs still can be used as gundogs. However, their friendly nature makes them more and more popular as family pets and companions. Hunting instincts cannot be bred out of these dogs completely, even if they are used

Sweet Teanoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871990880513394695.post-53782435560519329912008-05-28T00:01:00.000-07:002008-05-28T00:01:00.911-07:00

"There is a severe overpopulation of cats and dogs roaming the streets all over the world. Some animals that are not getting proper care and are being abused by their owners tend to escape from their mistreated homes and tend to wander off on their own.Because of this situation, there are now lots of domesticated animals that are caught and placed on animal shelters or dog pounds, just waiting

Sweet Teanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871990880513394695.post-66161359080523435662008-05-27T00:01:00.000-07:002008-05-27T00:01:01.063-07:00

"Assembly Bill 2949 will move to the Senate for consideration. Please visit The ASPCA Press Room to read more about it! Thank God there is Hope for these innocent cats and dogs who need a loving home. Do you have room in your home for a loving dog or cat who can bring so much love to you? Please visit your local ASPCA affiliated adoption center today and see where your heart takes you! I feel

Sweet Teanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871990880513394695.post-35988695052392710292008-05-26T00:01:00.000-07:002008-05-26T00:01:02.007-07:00

"LifeLine Animal Project is an Atlanta-based non-profit organization working on collaborative solutions to end pet overpopulation and stop the euthanasia of healthy and treatable dogs and cats in metro Atlanta animal shelters. LAP’s focus is to promote the adoption of homeless pets and to initiate and support effective spay and neuter programs. The guiding principle behind all LifeLine programs

Sweet Teanoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871990880513394695.post-31783316232726120952008-05-25T07:30:00.000-07:002008-05-25T07:33:42.861-07:00

Thanks to my friend, LisiBee, for sending this to me."It was a frosty night, the grass crunchy underfoot and a hint of snow in the air -- perfect for staying indoors to cuddle.That's what Jake Muldoon and four friends had in mind when they strutted into Kent State University's Stewart Hall recently.And, boy, were they shameless, especially that showboat Jake, a real chick magnet with his

Sweet Teanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871990880513394695.post-63312305917230976072008-05-23T00:01:00.000-07:002008-05-23T00:01:00.747-07:00

"A honeymoon period can exist if you are 18 or 80, have children or don't, are married or not and causes many roundtable discussions among people who are committed to caring for these animals.The period starts when you decide to adopt an animal. Your adrenaline increases along with your excitement level. You are sure you will find just the right pet for you and off you go to an animal shelter or

Sweet Teanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871990880513394695.post-10970389296470971442008-05-22T00:01:00.000-07:002008-05-22T00:01:01.672-07:00

"Paloma is a runner. She loves to run. She doesn’t run anywhere in particular, mind you, she just enjoys the experience. Sometimes she gets to run in wide open spaces, like at the park, sometimes she runs alongside her mom’s bike, and sometimes she just runs back and forth through the house. To her, it doesn’t much matter, just as long as she gets to run. The way her life started out, however, it

Sweet Teanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871990880513394695.post-44529707523036936862008-05-21T00:01:00.000-07:002008-05-21T00:01:01.289-07:00

"Cats are sweet and cuddly! It’s easy to get swept up in the emotion and buy a cat without thinking. But that’s not how it should be.Whether or not to adopt a cat is by no means an easy decision. It carries with it huge responsibility. You will have to take care of a cat until its death, which could be in 15 to 20 years. In addition, you should be ready to spend a large amount of your time

Sweet Teanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871990880513394695.post-68503857008692772992008-05-20T00:01:00.000-07:002008-05-20T00:01:00.779-07:00

"With some dogs, it's always a toss-up as to who is "master" of whom, and whether the dog is man's best friend or vice versa.Our blue Doberman, Buddha, was on of those incredibly self-possessed beings who always took the attitude that eventually she would get her humans fully trained. She was a working dog, a companion and guard dog while Eddie, my husband, was a field service engineer, and

Sweet Teanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871990880513394695.post-49000239396425908552008-05-19T00:01:00.000-07:002008-05-19T00:01:00.900-07:00

I love Supernatural on the CW so I was happy to find Jared Padalecki involved with animals. What a nice guy."You fell in love with him as “Dean,” the first boy to steal Rory Gilmore’s heart (among other things, ahem). Now you find yourself even more in love with him as “Sam,” the superhot Supernatural hero who drifts from town to town fighting demons and ghosts and all sorts of evil creatures

Sweet Teanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871990880513394695.post-54829502459901295592008-05-16T00:01:00.000-07:002008-05-16T00:01:02.569-07:00

"Unfortunately, we live in a throw-away society and included with the plastic bottles and other trash are unwanted pets.Across our country, 10-12 million pets are euthanized annually -- that's 27,473 pets every 24 hours.In all, 70,000 kittens and puppies are born in the U.S. every day. One out of every four healthy and bright-eyed kittens is destroyed daily. In all, 25 percent of all pets in

Sweet Teanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871990880513394695.post-7733981353149894452008-05-15T00:01:00.000-07:002008-05-15T00:01:00.992-07:00

"Walking into a pet store, I hear the same conversation over and over. "That puppy is so cute! Let's get it!" Yet once that animal grows up, they realize the full responsibility of taking care of that "cute puppy" and some toss their pets aside. Since when have animals become like pieces of furniture, throwing out what we think is old, and replacing it with something more fashionable? What more

Sweet Teanoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871990880513394695.post-88586700021339596232008-05-14T00:01:00.000-07:002008-05-14T00:01:01.699-07:00

"An increasing number of couples who split up are fighting over the family pet. Pets are being treated more and more like family members and when couples divorce or separate, the pets become a part of the legal settlements. Many attorneys are drafting “petimony” contracts for couples with pets creating a new focus on animal law issues.""My first contact with pet rescue centers was when our cat

Sweet Teanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871990880513394695.post-39830866757292603972008-05-13T00:01:00.000-07:002008-05-13T00:01:01.347-07:00

MARYVILLE, Tenn. — The Blount County Humane Society is holding the second annual Smoky Mountain Critter Fest on Sunday June 1, at Pearson Springs Park in Maryville from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and will benefit the Blount County Humane Society's No Kill Animal Shelter Effort. A rain date is set for June 8. Many animal rescue organizations will be present including the Smoky Mountain St.

Sweet Teanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871990880513394695.post-16908068523453505432008-05-12T00:01:00.000-07:002008-05-12T00:01:01.562-07:00

"Many people are now considering ferrets as pets. This animal is the third most popular pet in the United States according to the pet industry, in spite of the fact that it’s illegal to own one in California, one of our most populous states. You may be thinking of getting a ferret yourself. Just don’t make the mistake of assuming that this curious, independent critter is anything like any other

Sweet Teanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871990880513394695.post-27663639677080170362008-05-09T00:01:00.000-07:002008-05-09T00:01:00.824-07:00

"You’ve finally made the decision to adopt a cat, you’ve dreamt about it for quite some time. Visualising your cute new little kitten playing around the floor and looking up at you with those big baby blues. What could possibly go wrong, after all it’s only a tiny kitten. But have your really thought about how much time, effort and trouble a kitten really is. A kitten is packed full of energy and

Sweet Teanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871990880513394695.post-37864806712938505592008-05-08T00:01:00.000-07:002008-05-08T00:01:01.565-07:00

"In a sport where every lap counts towards the race for the NASCAR Sprint Cup, one of this year's hottest drivers is making every lap count for a cause close to his heart -- dogs. To help raise awareness and funding for the four million dogs in shelters and breed rescue organizations, dog-owner and NASCAR-driver Kyle Busch has joined forces with PEDIGREE(R: 70.91, -0.69, -0.96%) Food for Dogs --

Sweet Teanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871990880513394695.post-82323343108606067402008-05-07T00:01:00.000-07:002008-05-07T00:01:01.022-07:00

This is a sad article. I had no idea this was happening."Much about college life is temporary — classes last a semester, majors change, living arrangements endure maybe a school year and friendships come and go. But pets should not be part of that flux.Yet every spring, as thousands of University of Arizona students pack up and leave Tucson for the summer or for good, local animal shelters notice

Sweet Teanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871990880513394695.post-36423954365843371682008-05-06T00:01:00.000-07:002008-05-06T00:01:00.733-07:00

"Are you an animal lover? Have you thought about purchasing that cute little puppy that looks up at you with those heart-wrenching eyes at the pet store? Have you ever made some sort of connection with an animal and you just had to get it? Before you reach for your wallet, here’s a list of the top nine things you should consider before buying the animal version of your soul-mate.""Many cats are

Sweet Teanoreply@blogger.com0