Archive for the 'homeless dogs' Category

by Lindsay Stordahl on April 30th, 2009
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A puppy born with a cleft palate already has a strike against him. Sometimes breeders kill pups with birth defects. Right or wrong, I personally know breeders who do it. They know few people will want to buy a pup with defects. But strike two for this particular pitbull named Steve was when his family lost their home, according to 4 Luv of Dog Rescue in Fargo. Steve was dropped off at a boarding kennel and remained t ...
by Lindsay Stordahl on March 20th, 2009
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Note: This is a guest post by Radha Deep. Radha maintains the web site Dog Care Reviews, which contains dog-related information such as handy tips for dog care. Radha has also written several e-books on dog breeds. Check out her previous guest post on That Mutt, Euthanasia and dogs. Why should you adopt a senior dog when there are all those adorable puppies to choose from? Well, there are several reasons that make ad ...
by Lindsay Stordahl on March 18th, 2009
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I decided I’m ready to foster a dog again. More accurately, Josh didn’t say no this time when I showed him a photo of a petite “lab mix” described as “friendly with all.” She must be cat friendly, I said. We agreed to take Sammi next Monday. She needs to be transported to Fargo from an out of town shelter. She might even be adopted or taken in by a closer foster home before she get ...
by Lindsay Stordahl on March 11th, 2009
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I browse through the pet sections of Craigslist pretty often. I visit pet rescue sites every time I’m online, and I even read the pet classifieds section of the newspaper. I think to myself what dogs would fit in well with my lifestyle and with my current animals. I can’t help it. I always want more dogs. But as I fantasize about adopting a little sister for Ace, I have to read the reasons why people are ...
by Lindsay Stordahl on February 15th, 2009
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I was emailed this list of 100 ways to help a dog rescue group. Thank you, Lori! It’s a good list full of ways to help rescue dogs. If you are unable or unwilling to foster a dog, there are tons of other ways you can help. So browse through the list and let me know if you have any other ideas. I came up with a few more ideas to help dog rescue groups: 1. Take a dog for a run. Dogs living in shelters or boarding ...