Adoption, Rescues and Shelters
For every dog that has a loving home, ten more need one. If you are a home looking for that special best friend, these are the very best places to look. Everything from Special Need Pets, Pure Breed Rescues, No-Kill shelters and what you should know about adopting a dog.
Adopting an Adult Dog
About Dogs - Adopting an Adult Dog - What You Should Know
About Dogs - Adopting an Adult Dog - What You Should Know
Why You Should Adopt A Dog
"Where's the best place and how do I know what type of dog will work for me?" For long-time readers, my next answer will probably be obvious. Go to your local animal shelter or Humane Society. It's my favourite answer, and I'm most happy to tell you why I think so.
"Where's the best place and how do I know what type of dog will work for me?" For long-time readers, my next answer will probably be obvious. Go to your local animal shelter or Humane Society. It's my favourite answer, and I'm most happy to tell you why I think so.
Rescues and Shelters
Breed rescues, and local animal shelters listed in alphabetical order, with a location database in the works.
Breed rescues, and local animal shelters listed in alphabetical order, with a location database in the works.
Adoption Fees
The most common adoption fees, and what the money is used for.
The most common adoption fees, and what the money is used for.
Things You Can Do to Help Your Local Shelter or Rescue Organization
All the different things you can do to help out with your local shelter or dog rescue organization. Be a volunteer, make a difference.
All the different things you can do to help out with your local shelter or dog rescue organization. Be a volunteer, make a difference.
The Ugly Reality
Are animal shelters really nothing more than killing machines? An Animal Shelter Reality Check by guest author Kelly.
Are animal shelters really nothing more than killing machines? An Animal Shelter Reality Check by guest author Kelly.
Greyhound Rescue
Geyhounds make fabulous pets, especially adopted ones. Here is Nina's story about sharing her life with her two retired racing greyhounds.
Geyhounds make fabulous pets, especially adopted ones. Here is Nina's story about sharing her life with her two retired racing greyhounds.
The Wonder of Mutts
Readers share their love of their fabulous "Wonder Dogs".
Readers share their love of their fabulous "Wonder Dogs".
The Meaning of M.U.T.T.
Guest author Jim Willis contributes a enchanting story about adoptable dogs.
Guest author Jim Willis contributes a enchanting story about adoptable dogs.
Have-A-Heart Live Animal Traps
A review of Have-A-Heart Live Animal Traps for rescue and rehabilitation of stray dogs. From your Guide to Landscaping, David Beaulieu.
A review of Have-A-Heart Live Animal Traps for rescue and rehabilitation of stray dogs. From your Guide to Landscaping, David Beaulieu.