by Lindsay Stordahl on November 16th, 2009
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Just one more reason to foster a dog: My most recent foster dog Elli was adopted last week. For those of you (like me) who have a constant desire to adopt animals for the temporary thrill of acquiring something new, fostering is a great option. By the time the excitement of bringing Elli into our home had worn off, she had found a new home. Each time I foster a dog, many lives benefit. I am happy, a dog’s life ...
by Lindsay Stordahl on October 2nd, 2009
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In our community of Fargo, N.D., West Fargo, N.D., and Moorhead, Minn., 85 impounded dogs were euthanized in 2008, along with 698 cats (not a typo). Giant breed dogs, “bad rap” breeds, senior dogs, sick dogs and injured dogs are the least likely to be pulled from pounds because it is more difficult to find homes for them. Without foster homes, dogs cannot be saved because there is nowhere for them to go. ...
by Lindsay Stordahl on June 12th, 2009
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Many people are willing to provide foster homes for homeless dogs, but they have a big problem standing in their way: other family members. Either Mom won’t allow an extra dog in the house or Dad won’t allow it or the roommates are against it. Maybe the husband wants to foster a dog but his wife says no. Or maybe the girlfriend wants to foster dogs but her boyfriend says no. Living with a dog lover is a b ...
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 April 7th, 2009
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Most dog buyers don’t want just any mutt. But they’ll take a goldendoodle or a puggle – something trendy and recognizable. Something comfortable. A shelter dog is more likely to get adopted if it’s called a golden retriever mix, said marketer and blogger Seth Godin. It’s basic marketing. By calling some mutt a “golden mix,” you are telling potential adopters what they want to ...
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 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 March 3rd, 2009
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Women Like Sports was the winner of my February comment contest. Apryl DeLancey got to choose the animal shelter or rescue where That Mutt will make a donation. Apryl chose the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in Los Angeles and volunteered to match my $20 donation. “Readers from all over can feel good about donating to this particular shelter that services the Los Angeles area since we have suc ...
by Lindsay Stordahl on February 18th, 2009
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I will never pay a “re-homing fee” to an individual giving up his dog. Of course, I would pay an adoption fee to adopt a dog from a shelter, humane society, pound or rescue group, but I won’t pay an individual. Since pets are property, everyone seems OK with the idea that dogs and cats should be sold. Apparently even a bad owner deserves $100 for realizing he doesn’t deserve his dog. Just sear ...
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 ...
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