Archive for the 'shelter dog' Category

by Lindsay Stordahl on March 24th, 2009
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Our foster dog is here. Sammi is about the cutest dog I’ve ever seen. I don’t know exactly what she is mixed with, but I am guessing mostly American pit bull terrier with some smaller terrier like a Jack Russell. She seems to be all terrier to me anyway! Basically she is a tiny pitbull. She is about a third of Ace’s size and very, very skinny. She didn’t want to eat her breakfast this morning ...
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 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 ...
by Lindsay Stordahl on February 13th, 2009
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The debate goes on about whether it’s better to buy a dog from a breeder or to adopt a shelter dog. But many of us adopt dogs from other people – dogs that aren’t in the best homes or dogs that are “handed over to us.” I found my mutt Ace through Adopt A Pet of Fargo Moorhead. His original owner was doing her best to find a new owner for “Junior” with the help of the rescue group. Once I took the ...
by Lindsay Stordahl on December 15th, 2008
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Sasha the shepherd mix would really like to find a home in 2009. 08/09/09 update: Sasha needs a foster home or a forever home. Perhaps you are looking for a dog to adopt after the holidays. Sasha is a unique dog waiting for that perfect person, and maybe you are the one. Just look at how cute she is, a classic mutt full of personality. 2008 was not the best year for this dog. She lived in at least three homes and has ...
by Lindsay Stordahl on November 19th, 2008
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Sasha is a shepherd mix who is waiting with 4 Luv of Dog Rescue in Fargo for a forever home. 08/03/09 update: Sasha is waiting for a foster or a forever home. Can you help? This dog loves to jump up and give anyone kisses! She loves all people, and everyone comments about her tail that never quits wagging. Sasha is really optimistic despite all she’s been through. She has not given up on humans. Sasha has been ...