You’ve just walked in the door with your new best friend and your tummy does that flip-flop thingy. You’ve been home for less than 15 minutes and he’s already peed on the carpet, played roughly with every … Read More »
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The Magic of Adopting a Long-Stay Dog
In the world of animal sheltering, rescue, and adoption, there is really no greater moment than when a long-stay dog goes home. It’s wonderful anytime an animal goes from homeless to loved companion but the adoption … Read More »
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Change for Change!
It’s our very first fundraiser, inspired by one of our very favorite quotes… “Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.” Sometimes, the place you want to get seems very far away, the … Read More »
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Latte Love
Mini Pittie Princess. Lap Dog. Creamy Caramel Colored Cuteness on Four Legs. Pretty Pittie Cheer-Up Committee. Meet Latte, an unlikely long-stay dog whose petite, precious looks and sweet, silly personality … Read More »
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Kazoo: Adoptable Superdog Seeks Partner!
The very first sentence that comes to mind when thinking about Kazoo is, “This is a great dog.” It’s because he just so completely is. This happy go-lucky boy is a genuine rare find. A one in a million … Read More »
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Cupcake: A Review of the World’s Greatest Dog
Reactivity is a common problem among shelter and owned dogs alike, and positive solutions are surprisingly effective and easy to come by. … Read More »
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Guest Post: Julie Eskoff on the Features and Benefits of K9 Nose Work® with NACSW ™
One of the many benefits of K9 Nose Work® with the National Association of Canine Scent Work is how this activity helps balance a dogs mind. My background in Natural Horsemanship had me looking for a program … Read More »
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An Interview with Hard Luck Hound Dimple (the dog)
We had the rare opportunity recently to get the facts on life as a Hard Luck Hound, straight from the source; a very special, and very photogenic, dog named Dimple… Cute? Smart? Affectionate? Highly trainable … Read More »